Charlie Randolph "Charlie" Korsmo is an American former child actor who has successfully transitioned into a lawyer and political activist. Born on July 20, 1978, in Fargo, North Dakota, Korsmo is the son of Deborah Ruf, an educational psychologist, and John Korsmo, a hospital administrator and chairman of the Federal Housing Finance Board. He spent his childhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he attended and graduated from the prestigious Breck School.
Korsmo has an older brother, Ted, born in 1976, and a younger brother, Joe, born in 1983. His acting career took off early, with notable roles including The Kid/Dick Tracy, Jr. in the 1990 film Dick Tracy, Siggie, the son of Richard Dreyfuss's character, in the 1991 comedy What About Bob?, and Jack Banning, the son of Peter Pan, in the 1991 film Hook. Additionally, he appeared in the 1998 teen comedy Can't Hardly Wait.
Korsmo's impressive acting resume has earned him recognition and admiration from fans and critics alike. Despite his successful acting career, he has since transitioned into a career in law and politics, utilizing his skills and experience to make a positive impact on society.