Who could have guessed, no? His characters in October sky and Bubble Boy are so different, but not exactly hunk roles

Interesting roles, nonetheless, especially Homer Hickam in October Sky.
I think this is how he got his early reputation as a nerd and "dorky" (to use K Dunst's description). He was so young when he did these. Was he 17 or 18 when he did October Sky?
Jimmy is such a zany character.

