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Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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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, Dan Gordon-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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2013 Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (post-production)
Johnny
 
2013 Don Jon
Don Jon
 
2012 Lincoln
Robert Lincoln
 
2012 Looper
Joe
 
2012 Premium Rush
Wilee
 
2012 The Dark Knight Rises
Blake
 
2011 50/50
Adam
 
2010 Inception
Arthur
 
2010 Morgan and Destiny's Eleventeenth Date: The Zeppelin Zoo (short)
Morgan M. Morgensen / Narrator
 
2010 Elektra Luxx
Bert Rodriguez
 
2010 Morgan M. Morgansen's Date with Destiny (short)
Morgan M. Morgensen / Narrator
 
2010 Hesher
Hesher
 
2009 Uncertainty
Bobby
 
2009 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (Video Game)
Cobra Commander (voice)
 
2009 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
The Doctor / Rex
 
2009 Women in Trouble
Bert Rodriguez
 
2009 (500) Days of Summer
Tom
 
2009 Big Breaks (short)
Todd Sterling
 
2008 Killshot
Richie Nix
 
2008 The Brothers Bloom
Bar Patron (uncredited)
 
2008 Miracle at St. Anna
Tim Boyle
 
2008 Stop-Loss
Tommy Burgess
 
2007 The Lookout
Chris Pratt
 
2005 Shadowboxer
Dr. Don
 
2005 Havoc
Sam
 
2005 Numb3rs (TV series)
Scott Reynolds
– Sacrifice (2005) … Scott Reynolds
 
2005 Brick
Brendan
 
2004 Mysterious Skin
Neil
 
2003 Latter Days
Elder Paul Ryder
 
2002 Treasure Planet
Jim Hawkins (voice)
 
1996-2001 3rd Rock from the Sun (TV series)
Tommy Solomon
– The Thing That Wouldn't Die: Part 1 (2001) … Tommy Solomon (credit only)
– The Thing That Wouldn't Die: Part 2 (2001) … Tommy Solomon
– Mary Loves Scoochie: Part 2 (2001) … Tommy Solomon
– Mary Loves Scoochie: Part 1 (2001) … Tommy Solomon (credit only)
– Dick Soup for the Soul (2001) … Tommy Solomon
See all 139 episodes »
 
2001 Manic
Lyle
 
2000 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Zach Henniger
– Something About Harry (2000) … Zach Henniger
 
2000 Forever Lulu
Martin Ellsworth
 
2000 Picking Up the Pieces
Flaco
 
1999 10 Things I Hate About You
Cameron James
 
1998 That '70s Show (TV series)
Buddy Morgan
– Eric's Buddy (1998) … Buddy Morgan
 
1998 Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
Jimmy Howell
 
1998 Sweet Jane
Tony
 
1996 The Juror
Oliver Laird
 
1995 The Great Elephant Escape (TV movie)
Matthew
 
1993-1995 Roseanne (TV series)
George
– Single Married Female (1995) … George
– Follow the Son (1994) … George
– I Pray the Lord My Stove to Keep (1994) … George
– Daughters and Other Strangers (1993) … George
 
1994 Angels in the Outfield
Roger Bomman
 
1994 The Road Killers
Rich
 
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
 
1992-1993 The Powers That Be (TV series)
Pierce Van Horne
– Bradley Gets Fired (1993) … Pierce Van Horne
– Grammargate: Part 1 (1993) … Pierce Van Horne
– Grammargate: Part 2 (1993) … Pierce Van Horne
– Grandma's Big Decision (1993) … Pierce Van Horne
– St. Caitlyn of Shears (1993) … Pierce Van Horne
See all 13 episodes »
 
1993 Partners (TV short)
 
1992 A River Runs Through It
Young Norman
 
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
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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
– Father, Can You Spare a Dime? (1988) … 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 (written by)
 
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 (50 titles)
2013 The Nerdist (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (2013) … Himself
 
2013 Revealed (TV series)
Himself
– Young Hollywood (2013) … Himself
 
2013 Live from the Red Carpet: The 2013 Academy Awards (TV movie)
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
 
2013 SXSW Flashback 2013 (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
– Journey to the Return of Revenge Against the Future (2012) … 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
– New Summer Toys/Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Laurie Anderson (2010) … 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
– '50/50' with Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Anjelica Huston (2011) … 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 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
– Episode dated 5 October 2010 (2010)
 
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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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 »

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That's what life is: repetitive routines. It's a matter of finding the balance between deviating from those patterns and knowing when to repeat them. See more »

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His favorite actors include Daniel Day-Lewis, Warren Oates, Gary Oldman, and Gena Rowlands. See more »

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Star Sign:

Aquarius