J. Evan Bonifant (born August 19, 1985) is an American actor. As a child actor, he played small parts on television shows and starred in several films. His most notable role was that of ten-year-old Buster Blues in Blues Brothers 2000. He was nominated for the Young Artist Award in 1995 for his role in 3 Ninjas Kick Back. As of 2008[update], Bonifant portrays the role of Jerko Phoenix in the Disney series "Wizards of Waverly Place.".