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Joseph Gordon-Levitt's remarkable transition from child to adult actor deserves kudos, and then deserves to be let go. (Yes, he was participating in a children's musical group at age 6, when another child's manager suggested he should try doing it professionally). After several years of smaller television roles... See full bio »

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RT @hitRECord: Nice! Thanks @EW :oD RT @MarieIv_: cool article, interview regarding @hitRECord at Sundance 2012 http://t.co/rZlH9Dug
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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 (3 titles)
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2012 Looper (executive producer) (post-production)
 
2009 Sparks (short) (producer)
 
Show ShowEditor (2 titles)
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
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 ShowMusic Department (2 titles)
2009 Sparks (short) (musician: all score instruments)
 
2008 The Brothers Bloom (musician: bar singer)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
2009 Sparks (short) (adapted for the screen by)
 
Show ShowComposer (1 title)
2009 Sparks (short)
 
Show ShowCamera and Electrical Department (1 title)
2006 Building 'Brick' (video documentary) (camera operator)
 
Show ShowSelf (33 titles)
2011 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 September 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Anderson (TV series)
Himself - Guest
 
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 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
Episode #20.3 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 21 September 2011 (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 Not a Love Story: Making (500) Days of Summer (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 Summer at Sundance (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
Episode dated 18 March 1999 (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:

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:

3 Interviews  | 4 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:

Most scripts are bad. I read a lot of them. Brick was a good script just to read. It was like, "Oh my God, these words feel so good in my mouth". A lot of movies try to set up a world with cool sets, costumes, camera work. In Brick, the world is born from the words. See more »

Trivia:

After spending six seasons on 3rd Rock from the Sun, he attended New York City's Columbia University, majoring in French, but did not graduate. Columbia was the only school to which he applied. See more »

Trademark:

Dimples See more »

Nickname:

Joe See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius