- On February 7, 2004, (two weeks before his 18th birthday) when he finished shooting the 100th episode of Malcolm in the Middle (2000), he became the youngest person in television history to have shot 100 episodes of 2 different television shows. Unhappily Ever After (1995) was the other television show on which he appeared in over 100 episodes.
- In real life is younger than "Frankie Muniz", but plays his older brother on Malcolm in the Middle (2000).
- Donated $100,000 dollars to the Ronald McDonald House World's Children's Day benefit in 2002.
- Retired from acting in 2010.
- He was named a National Youth Ambassador for the years 2000-2002 for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
- Auditioned for the role as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999).
- Is a third-degree red belt in Tang Soo Do karate.
- Recently bought the house that was made famous in the hit reality series "Newlyweds" which starred Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey. The house, which is in Calabasas, California, was reportedly priced at $3.75 million; however, Berfield's reps would not disclose his offer. (January 2006)
- Founder of the production companies J2 Pictures and J2TV which he co-founded with business partner Jason Felts in 2004.
- Threw out an opening pitch at the Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees baseball game on May 22nd, 2004.
- Has known Pat Benatar's daughter Haley Egeana Giraldo since childhood.
- Grew up in Oak Park, Agoura, California.
- Recently relocated to Malibu, California where he has purchased a beachside condo. Still resides part time in Studio City, California when taping Malcolm in the Middle (2000). (December 2004)
- Son of Gail Berfield and Rick Berfield
- Brother of Lorne Berfield.
- Born on the same day as James Phelps and Oliver Phelps from the "Harry Potter" series.
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