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Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Biography

Joseph Gordon Levitt

Birth Name: Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt
Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/17/1981, Aquarius
Profession: Actor

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Fast Facts:

As a child actor, appeared in commercials for Pop Tarts and Cocoa Puffs cereal.
Made his big-screen debut with a bit part in 1992 family comedy Beethoven.
Best known for playing alien Tommy Solomon for six seasons on NBC sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun.
Has starred in a wide variety of films, including indie drama Brick (2005), teen comedy 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) and 2009's live-action G.I. Joe adaptation.
Is such a big fan of Pearl Jam that the rock band's work was the only music he listened to while making 2007's The Lookout.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Relationships:
Dennis Levitt - Father
Michael Gordon - Grandfather
Jane Gordon - Mother
Dan Gordon-Levitt - Brother
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Awards:
1998 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1997 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1996 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2012 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical - Nominee
2009 Tony: Best Special Theatrical Event - Nominee
2010 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
College:
Attended Columbia University, New York, NY

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