From child star to producer: What happened to Jonathan Lipnicki?

Many remember Jonathan Lipnicki as the adorable, bespectacled boy who famously declared, "It's today, it's today!" in the film "Jerry Maguire," or as the brother of the titular character in "Stuart Little." Now 35, Lipnicki has largely stepped away from the spotlight as a child star to forge a new path in the film industry.

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It's okay to say that I'm not where I want to be professionally. Everything we do in this life is almost impossible.

Lipnicki's transition from acting to other facets of filmmaking began during his adolescence when he decided to prioritize his education. This led him to discover a passion for areas of cinema beyond performing. He pursued a degree in audiovisual production, which laid the groundwork for his current career.

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This is what I want to do for the rest of my life, and I think you just have to believe that it's going to happen and do everything in our power to act in the right direction.

While he still takes on occasional acting roles, Lipnicki is now an executive producer at Buffalo 8, a company he co-founded. The company has been involved in producing successful television series and films, including "Protector," "Killer," "The Informant," and "Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes." Despite his success behind the scenes, Lipnicki has spoken about the challenges of re-establishing himself in acting, acknowledging that he is "not where I want to be professionally" but remains committed to his passion for filmmaking.

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In my professional career, I've had very varied projects: some were really good and nobody saw them.