In 2002, he won a Young Artist Award for supporting actor for his performance as Martin Swinton in A.I.

Thomas attended Farragut High School, and graduated from California State University, Northridge with a degree in screenwriting and Japanese.

He was set to reprise the role in the series’ continuation on Disney+ although the show was later cancelled in December 2020 before it could be released.

[3] Thomas auditioned for the role of Mowgli in The Jungle Book 2 (2003) before Haley Joel Osment was eventually cast.

Thomas has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including playing Eric Miller in the Without a Trace episode "Wannabe", playing a young Hugh Hefner in the television film Hefner: Unauthorized, appearing in an episode of 3rd Rock from the Sun, and having the recurring role of Jason Stickler in Cory in the House.