Jonathan Lipnicki was born in California to Canadian Joe Lipnicki from Montreal, Québec, Canada. The family settled in California in response to French Canadian separation back in the 1960s. They took residence in the state in 1964. Jonathan Lipnicki also has an older sister who is an actress.
Performed the "Seventh Inning Stretch" (sang 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' on P.A.) at Wrigley Field, Chicago, Ill. on July 29, 2000. Plays the drums. Ranked #13 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars" Is of Polish Jewish ancestry Attending Agoura High School, where Mike Shinoda Shane Stanley and Brad Delson attended. Is an advocate for good health through chiropractic care. Was ranked #8 in E's most cutest child stars all grown-up.(2005)