Little Boy From Titanic Reveals How Much He Still Makes From The Film

It was the film that propelled Leo and Kate to Hollywood royalty, but what about the rest of the ill-fated travellers aboard James Cameron’s Titanic?

Indeed, it’s easy to forget the more minor characters who provide the world-collide backdrop to the Hollywood romance; the engine room crew, the violinists, the mildly offensive Irish caricatures jigging away merrily in third class.

For instance, do you remember the ‘Irish little boy’ who drowned alongside his mother and sister in a particularly devastating scene?

Well, he is now more than wealthy enough to purchase a first class ticket aboard a luxurious Edwardian ship; ensuring he is considered important enough to be allowed a spot on an emergency lifeboat.

Although his real name and backstory was never given in the film, actor Reece Thompson – IRL Irish little boy – has done very well from this part, which he played at the age of just 5-years-old. Reece appears in three scenes of the classic film, with just one line of dialogue.

Over two decades later, Reece is now a 25-year-old digital marketing director for Utah based skiing and snowboarding resort in Utah Brian Head Resort.

He earned around $30,000 for his quietly tragic performance, which he has since wisely invested in education, a car, and living expenses. Reece also still collects residuals on a quarterly basis.

Speaking with Business Insider, Reece revealed he still earns around $200 to $300 each year. Not a bad little extra at all.

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