FRED TATE
Played by Adam Hann-Byrd
Little Man Tate (1991)
Few movies in the whiz-kid genre touch on the bittersweet reality of being extraordinary at an age where most of us were just trying to fit in. But this poignant drama, which boasts a memorable performance by 9-year-old Adam Hann-Byrd in the title role, stands out from the pack with for its unsparing look at the mixed blessing of genius — no surprise, considering that it was directed by child prodigy turned Oscar-winner Jodie Foster. —Adam Markovitz
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