Child actor Spencer Achymichuk started his career in the small screen in shows like The Chris Isaac Show and Dead Like Me. The young thespian also shared billing with Tony Danza and Lea Thompson in the film Stealing Christmas. Achymichuk enjoys hockey, skiing and ice-skating when he is not busy with his film and TV projects. J. J. Bannerman is played by Spencer Achymichuk on USA Network's science fiction and suspense series The Dead Zone. Little J.J. is the biological son of Johnny Smith and Sarah Bannerman. He is still in his mother's womb when Johnny had his accident. His stepfather, Walt, treated him like a real son.