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Joseph Gordon-Levitt


Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt was born on February 17, 1981 in Los Angeles, California to parents Jane Gordon and Dennis Levitt. Joseph was raised in a Jewish family with his late older brother, Daniel Levitt, who passed away in October 2010. His maternal grandfather, Michael Gordon, had been a well-known movie director... See full bio »

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Filmography

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2013 Don Jon
Don Jon
 
2012 Looper
Joe
 
2011 50/50
Adam
 
2010 Inception
Arthur
 
2010 Hesher
Hesher
 
2009 Uncertainty
Bobby
 
2009 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (Video Game)
Cobra Commander (voice)
 
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)
Daniel Collins / David Collins
Episode #1.12 (1991) … David Collins / Daniel Collins
Episode #1.11 (1991) … David Collins / Daniel Collins
Episode #1.10 (1991) … David Collins / Daniel Collins
Episode #1.9 (1991) … David Collins / Daniel Collins
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 ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2009-2012 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Mumford & Sons (2012) (performer: "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away")
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 ShowProducer (2 titles)
2012 Looper (executive producer)
 
2009/I Sparks (short) (producer)
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
2013 Don Jon (screenplay)
 
2009/I Sparks (short) (adapted for the screen by)
 
Show ShowEditor (2 titles)
Show ShowMusic Department (2 titles)
2009/I Sparks (short) (musician: all score instruments)
 
2008 The Brothers Bloom (musician: bar singer)
 
2010 Dreams: Cinema of the Subconscious (video documentary) (director: hitRECord)
 
Show ShowComposer (1 title)
2009/I Sparks (short)
 
Show ShowCamera and Electrical Department (1 title)
2006 Building 'Brick' (video documentary) (camera operator)
 
Show ShowThanks (4 titles)
2012 Django Unchained (special thanks)
 
2012 Triple Rush (TV series) (the producers wish to thank - 4 episodes)
Hell Week (2012) (the producers wish to thank)
The Crossroads (2012) (the producers wish to thank)
The Grind (2012) (the producers wish to thank)
The Pressure (2012) (the producers wish to thank)
 
2011 Margin Call (thanks - as Joseph Gordon Levitt)
 
2010 Dreams: Cinema of the Subconscious (video documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (48 titles)
2013 The Nerdist (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.5 (2013) … Himself
 
2013 The Oscars Red Carpet Live (TV movie)
Himself - Interviewee
 
2013 The 85th Oscars (TV special)
Himself - Performer (Opening Film)
 
2013 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011-2012 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode #21.42 (2012) … Himself - Guest
Episode #20.3 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
Episode #8.9 (2012) … Himself
Episode #8.1 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2011-2012 Conan (TV series)
Himself
The Brobdingnagian Abyssinian (2011) … Himself
 
2011-2012 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode dated 26 September 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
Episode dated 21 September 2011 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2009-2012 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself - Host / Various / Jason Mraz
Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Mumford & Sons (2012) … Himself - Host/Various
Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Dave Matthews Band (2009) … Himself - Host/Various/Jason Mraz
 
2010-2012 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode #20.7 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Rob Dyrdek/Psy (2012) … Himself
 
2009-2012 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode #1.730 (2012) … Himself - Guest
Episode #1.511 (2011) … Himself - Guest
Episode #1.277 (2010) … Himself - Guest
Episode #1.154 (2009) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 G4 Presents Comic Con 2012 Live (TV movie)
Himself
 
2012 2012 MTV Movie Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
2012 The 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards (TV movie)
Himself - presenter
 
2012 MSN Exclusives (TV series)
Himself
 
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 Live (TV series)
Himself - Guest
 
2011 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 September 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Cubed (TV series)
Himself
Episode 83 (2011) … Himself
 
2008-2011 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode dated 10 May 2011 (2011) … Himself - Guest
Episode dated 14 July 2010 (2010) … Himself - Guest
Episode dated 15 July 2009 (2009) … Himself - Guest
Episode dated 25 March 2008 (2008) … Himself - Guest
 
2011 The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
2010 Dreams: Cinema of the Subconscious (video documentary)
Himself - Presenter
 
2010 Janela Indiscreta (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.22 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Mark at the Movies (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode #1.41 (2010) … Himself - Guest
 
2010 The View (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode dated 15 July 2010 (2010) … Himself - Guest
 
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 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 - Guest
Episode dated 9 June 2000 (2000) … Himself - Guest
 
1998-1999 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Joseph Gordon-Levitt (1999) … Himself - Guest
Joseph Gordon-Levitt (1998) … Himself - Guest
 
1999 The 21 Hottest Stars Under 21 (TV movie)
Himself - #18
 
1997 Jeopardy! (TV series)
Himself - Celebrity Contestant
1997 Celebrity Jeopardy! Game 3 (1997) … Himself - Celebrity Contestant (as Joey Gordon-Levitt)
 
1996 Christmas in Washington (TV special)
Himself
 
1989 The More You Know (TV series)
Himself
 

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Other Works:

In 2001 he made his impressive New York City Stage debut in the critically lauded Off-Broadway premiere of Austin Pendleton's play, "Uncle Bob," opposite theatre veteran George Morfogen (HBO's "OZ") at the SoHo Playhouse. The production was produced by Rebellion Productions, LLC. See more »

Publicity Listings:

5 Interviews  | 7 Articles  | 3 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

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

Height:

5' 9¼" (1.76 m)
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Personal Quote:

The most valiant thing you can do as an artist is inspire someone else to be creative. See more »

Trivia:

Was ranked #6 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actors list (2008). See more »

Trademark:

Youthful, boyish looks See more »

Nickname:

Regular Joe See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius