Jarrod Spector is a Tony nominee for his fantastic performance as Barry Mann in the hit musical Beautiful; he’s the king of couples Dubsmash; and moms and grandmas the tri-state over are still talking about his Frankie Valli.

But this success does not happen overnight. It is cultivated for years and years, and Spector has been at it since the ‘80s. This former Gavroche was destined for Broadway stardom, as the videos below will prove. Get ready for some major awwwws as we shine the spotlight on baby Jarrod Spector, showbiz kid.

Age Six: “Splish Splash” on Star Search

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Age Three: “Frosty the Snowman” on Al Alberts Christmas Special

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Age Five: “New York, New York”

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Age Five: “That’s Life” on Al Alberts Showcase

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Age Six: “Birth of the Blues” on Star Search

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Age Six: “Mack the Knife” on Star Search

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Check out Jarrod Spector, all grown up, in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Broadway’s Sondheim Theatre.