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Joseph Gordon-Levitt


Joseph Gordon-Levitt has distinguished himself as an actor with a wide range of performances in both film and television. He was born in Los Angeles, to Jane Gordon and Michael Levitt, who worked together at a Pacifica Radio station. He comes from a Jewish family that was not strictly religious. His maternal grandfather... See full bio »

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Filmography

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2011 50/50
Adam
 
2011 Cubed (TV series)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
 
2010 Inception
Arthur
 
2010 Hesher
Hesher
 
2009 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (Video Game)
Cobra Commander (voice)
 
2009 Uncertainty
Bobby
 
2009 Big Breaks (short)
Todd Sterling
 
2008 Killshot
Richie Nix
 
2008 The Brothers Bloom
Bar Patron (uncredited)
 
2005 Havoc
Sam
 
2005 Numb3rs (TV series)
Scott Reynolds
Sacrifice (2005) … Scott Reynolds
 
2005 Brick
Brendan
 
2002 Treasure Planet
Jim Hawkins (voice)
 
2001 Manic
Lyle
 
2000 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Zach
Something About Harry (2000) … Zach
 
2000 Forever Lulu
Martin Ellsworth
 
2000 Picking Up the Pieces
Flaco
 
1998 That '70s Show (TV series)
Buddy Morgan
Eric's Buddy (1998) … Buddy Morgan
 
1998 Sweet Jane
Tony
 
1995 The Great Elephant Escape (TV movie)
Matthew
 
1993-1995 Roseanne (TV series)
George
Single Married Female (1995) … George
Follow the Son (1994) … George
 
1994 Holy Matrimony
Ezekiel
 
1993 Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (TV series)
Zack Lawson
The Secret (1993) … Zack Lawson
 
1993 Gregory K (TV movie)
Gregory Kingsley
 
1993 Partners (TV short)
 
1992 Beethoven
Student #1
 
1991 L.A. Law (TV series)
Lose the Boss (1991)
 
1991 Quantum Leap (TV series)
Kyle
Permanent Wave - June 2, 1983 (1991) … Kyle
 
1991 China Beach (TV series)
Archie Winslow, Age 9
Quest (1991) … Archie Winslow, Age 9
 
1991 Plymouth (TV movie)
Simon
 
1991 Hi Honey - I'm Dead (TV movie)
Josh Stadler
 
1991 Changes (TV movie)
Matt Hallam
 
1991 Dark Shadows (TV series)
David Collins / Daniel / Daniel Collins
Episode #1.12 (1991) … David Collins / Daniel
Episode #1.11 (1991) … David Collins / Daniel
Episode #1.10 (1991) … David Collins / Daniel
Episode #1.9 (1991) … David Collins / Daniel
Episode #1.8 (1991) … David Collins / Daniel Collins
 
1990 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Boy #1
Shear Madness (1990) … Boy #1
 
1989 Settle the Score (TV movie)
Justin
 
1988 Family Ties (TV series)
Dougie
Sign of the Times (1988) … Dougie
 
1988 Stranger on My Land (TV movie)
Rounder (as Joseph Gordon Levitt)
 
Show ShowDirector (5 titles)
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2012 Looper (executive producer) (post-production)
 
2009 Sparks (short) (producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (3 titles)
2011 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Video Game) (performer: "Theme Song")
 
2009 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Dave Matthews Band (2009) (performer: "Lookin' Good" - uncredited, "Make 'Em Laugh" 1948 - uncredited)
 
2009 (500) Days of Summer (performer: "HERE COMES YOUR MAN")
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
2013 Don Jon's Addiction (screenplay) (filming)
 
2009 Sparks (short) (adapted for the screen by)
 
Show ShowEditor (2 titles)
Show ShowMusic Department (2 titles)
2009 Sparks (short) (musician: all score instruments)
 
2008 The Brothers Bloom (musician: bar singer)
 
Show ShowComposer (1 title)
2009 Sparks (short)
 
Show ShowCamera and Electrical Department (1 title)
2006 Building 'Brick' (video documentary) (camera operator)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2011 Margin Call (thanks - as Joseph Gordon Levitt)
 
Show ShowSelf (36 titles)
2012 The 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards (TV movie)
Himself - presenter
 
2012 The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
 
2011 Scream Awards 2011 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 Anderson (TV series)
Himself - Guest
 
2011 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 September 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2009-2011 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
Episode #1.511 (2011) … Himself - Guest
Episode #1.277 (2010) … Himself
Episode #1.154 (2009) … Himself
 
2011 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 21 September 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
Episode #20.3 (2011) … Himself
 
2008-2011 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 10 May 2011 (2011) … Himself
Episode dated 14 July 2010 (2010) … Himself
Episode dated 15 July 2009 (2009) … Himself
Episode dated 25 March 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2011 Conan (TV series)
Himself
The Brobdingnagian Abyssinian (2011) … Himself
 
2011 The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
2010 DREAMS: Cinema of the Subconscious (documentary)
Himself
 
2010 Janela Indiscreta (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.22 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Mark at the Movies (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.41 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 The View (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 15 July 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2009-2010 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself - Actor / Himself - Actor ' days of Summer'
Episode dated 8 July 2010 (2010) … Himself - Actor
Episode dated 21 August 2009 (2009) … Himself - Actor ' days of Summer'
 
2010 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
Inception (2010) … Himself (also archive footage)
 
2010 Guys Choice (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 Sundance Skippy (documentary)
Himself
 
2010 The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
 
2010 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 Summer at Sundance (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 Not a Love Story: Making (500) Days of Summer (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself - Host / Various
Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Dave Matthews Band (2009) … Himself - Host/Various
 
2009 The Big Bang Theory: The Making of 'G.I. Joe' (video short)
Himself
 
2003 Cartaz Cultural (TV series)
Himself (2008)
 
2008 The Making of 'Stop-Loss' (video short)
Himself
 
2006 Building 'Brick' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Dear Santa (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000 The List (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 9 June 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
1998-1999 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
Joseph Gordon-Levitt (1999) … Himself
Episode dated 18 August 1998 (1998) … Himself
 
1999 The 21 Hottest Stars Under 21 (TV movie)
Himself - #18
 
1996 Christmas in Washington (TV special)
Himself
 
1989 The More You Know (TV series)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Producer of the Broadway production "Slava's Snowshow", which had a limited run at the Helen Hayes Theatre from December 7, 2008, to January 4, 2009. The show was created and staged by Slava Polunin, a clown/performance artist from Russia. He shared a 2009 Tony Award nomination... See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Interviews  | 5 Articles  | 2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

Joey Gordon-Levitt | Joe Gordon-Levitt | Joseph Gordon Levitt | Joseph Leonard Levitt

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

One of the hardest things about playing a soldier is kinda acknowledging that I've never done, and might never do anything that brave. See more »

Trivia:

Took over James Franco's planned role in Inception when Franco had to drop out. See more »

Trademark:

Dimples See more »

Nickname:

Regular Joe See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius