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Justin Theroux

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  • Producer
  • Writer
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Justin was born and raised in Washington, DC, the son of Phyllis (Grissim), a writer for The Washington Post, and Eugene Theroux, a corporate lawyer. He is a nephew of writer Paul Theroux and a cousin of journalists Louis Theroux and Marcel Theroux. His father is of French-Canadian and Italian descent, and his mother has English and German ancestry. Theroux graduated from Bennington College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then moved to New York City to pursue a career in the visual arts, but soon found himself immersed in stage acting. He starred in numerous off Broadway plays before his feature film career began. Justin's film career includes work both in front of and behind the camera as writer, director & actor. He has written on several high-profile films such as Iron Man 2, Tropic Thunder, and Rock of Ages. He lives in Los Angeles, estranged from wife, Jennifer Aniston.
BornAugust 10, 1971
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BornAugust 10, 1971
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  • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 3 wins & 11 nominations total

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Not sure what to watch tonight? On the Basis of Sex star Justin Theroux has some picks ... and, yes, Step Brothers is one of them.
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Woody Harrelson, Nelson Ascencio, Kim Coates, Toby Huss, Tony Plana, Justin Theroux, and Yul Vazquez in White House Plumbers (2023)
Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux in White House Plumbers (2023)
Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux in White House Plumbers (2023)
Justin Theroux, Logan Polish, and Gabriel Bateman in The Mosquito Coast (2021)
Justin Theroux in The Mosquito Coast (2021)
Christian Bale, Josh Lucas, Bill Sage, and Justin Theroux in American Psycho (2000)
Melissa George and Justin Theroux in The Mosquito Coast (2021)
Melissa George and Justin Theroux in The Mosquito Coast (2021)
Justin Theroux, Logan Polish, and Gabriel Bateman in The Mosquito Coast (2021)
Justin Theroux and Logan Polish in The Mosquito Coast (2021)
Justin Theroux in The Mosquito Coast (2021)
Melissa George, Justin Theroux, Logan Polish, and Gabriel Bateman in The Mosquito Coast (2021)

Known for

Naomi Watts in Mulholland Drive (2001)
Mulholland Drive
7.9
  • Adam
  • 2001
Natalie Portman, James Franco, and Danny McBride in Your Highness (2011)
Your Highness
5.5
  • Leezar
  • 2011
Christian Bale in American Psycho (2000)
American Psycho
7.6
  • Timothy Bryce
  • 2000
Emily Blunt in The Girl on the Train (2016)
The Girl on the Train
6.5
  • Tom
  • 2016

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  • Beetlejuice 2
    • In Production
    • 2024
  • Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux in White House Plumbers (2023)
    White House Plumbers
    • G. Gordon Liddy
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2023
  • Justin Theroux in The Mosquito Coast (2021)
    The Mosquito Coast
    • Allie Fox
    • TV Series
    • 2021–2023
  • Pierce Brosnan, Justin Theroux, and Ilana Glazer in False Positive (2021)
    False Positive
    • Adrian
    • 2021
  • VIOLET (2021)
    Violet
    • The Voice (voice)
    • 2021
  • At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017)
    At Home with Amy Sedaris
    • Hip Guy
    • Sea Captain
    • Colonel Cary Commander
    • TV Series
    • 2017–2020
  • Justin Roiland in Rick and Morty (2013)
    Rick and Morty
    • Miles Knightly (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • F. Murray Abraham, Justin Theroux, Rose, Monte, Tessa Thompson, and Arturo Castro in Lady and the Tramp (2019)
    Lady and the Tramp
    • Tramp (voice)
    • 2019
  • Joaquin Phoenix in Joker (2019)
    Joker
    • Ethan Chase (uncredited)
    • 2019
  • Sophie Turner in Louis Vuitton, Our Journey Connected (2019)
    Louis Vuitton, Our Journey Connected
    • Justin Theroux
    • Short
    • 2019
  • Bumblebee (2018)
    Bumblebee
    • Dropkick (voice)
    • 2018
  • Felicity Jones in On the Basis of Sex (2018)
    On the Basis of Sex
    • Mel Wulf
    • 2018
  • Emma Stone and Jonah Hill in Maniac (2018)
    Maniac
    • Dr. James K. Mantleray
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2018
  • Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Justin Theroux, and Sam Heughan in The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018)
    The Spy Who Dumped Me
    • Drew
    • 2018
  • Alexander Skarsgård in Mute (2018)
    Mute
    • Duck
    • 2018
  • Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Domhnall Gleeson, Florian Robin, Jimmy Vee, Dave Chapman, David R. Grant, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, James Cox, Kelly Marie Tran, Daisy Ridley, and Joonas Suotamo in Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
    Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
    • Master Codebreaker
    • 2017

Producer

  • Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux in White House Plumbers (2023)
    White House Plumbers
    • executive producer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2023
  • Justin Theroux in The Mosquito Coast (2021)
    The Mosquito Coast
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2021–2023
  • Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'The Facts of Life' and 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2021)
    Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'The Facts of Life' and 'Diff'rent Strokes'
    • executive producer
    • TV Special
    • 2021
  • Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'All in the Family' and 'Good Times' (2019)
    Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'All in the Family' and 'Good Times'
    • executive producer
    • TV Special
    • 2019
  • Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Ike Barinholtz, and Ellie Kemper in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons' (2019)
    Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'
    • executive producer
    • TV Special
    • 2019
  • Zoolander: Super Model (2016)
    Zoolander: Super Model
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2016
  • Brad Pitt, Will Ferrell, David Cross, Tina Fey, and Jonah Hill in Megamind (2010)
    Megamind
    • creative consultant
    • 2010
  • Robert Downey Jr., Ben Stiller, and Jack Black in Tropic Thunder (2008)
    Tropic Thunder
    • executive producer
    • 2008
  • Dedication (2007)
    Dedication
    • executive producer
    • 2007

Writer

  • Ben Stiller, Penélope Cruz, and Owen Wilson in Zoolander 2 (2016)
    Zoolander 2
    • written by
    • 2016
  • Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary J. Blige, Malin Akerman, Paul Giamatti, Russell Brand, Diego Boneta, and Julianne Hough in Rock of Ages (2012)
    Rock of Ages
    • screenplay by
    • 2012
  • Documental
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2011
  • Don Cheadle, Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Mickey Rourke, and Scarlett Johansson in Iron Man 2 (2010)
    Iron Man 2
    • screenplay
    • 2010
  • Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008)
    Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness
    • creator
    • Video
    • 2008
  • Robert Downey Jr., Ben Stiller, and Jack Black in Tropic Thunder (2008)
    Tropic Thunder
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 2008
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Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • August 10, 1971
    • Washington, District of Columbia, USA
  • Spouse
    • Jennifer AnistonAugust 5, 2015 - present (separated)
  • Parents
      Phyllis Grissim
  • Relatives
      Paul Theroux(Aunt or Uncle)
  • Other works
    Print advertisement for Gap (2002)
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    • 3 Interviews
    • 6 Articles
    • 6 Magazine Cover Photos

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  • Trivia
    Guest-starred in a number of episodes of Parks and Recreation (2009). In an episode, his love interest talks about Jennifer Aniston picking the wrong guys. Ironically, Jennifer Aniston is Theroux's wife.
  • Quotes
    It's like, once you've seen Tom Hanks win the Golden Globes, the Oscars, you've seen his wife, what kind of car he drives, when you watch his movies, you can't fully get really lost in them.
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      Often cast as the romantic rival who improbably bests the protagonist at almost everything

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