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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Biography

Birth Name:Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Director, Writer, Music department, Editor

Fast Facts

Founded an online production company, HitRecord, to help artists from around the globe find support to create their own works such as short films, literature and music
After taking on the direction of short films in the late 2000s, his debut work "Sparks" was selected to be screened at the Sundance Film Festival in 2009
Attended Columbia University
Born to politician Jane Gordon and radio news director Dennis Levitt
Is the grandson of director Michael Gordon
Approached by a talent agent at the age of four following a performance as the Tin Man in "The Wizard of Oz․"
Quote: "While I'm not a celebrity, it's such a weird concept that society has cooked up for us․ Astronauts and teachers are much more amazing than actors․"
Appeared in ads as a child for companies like Sunny Jim, Cocoa Puffs and Kinney Shoes
Is fluent in French
Co-producer to the Broadway play "Slava's Snowshow․"

Awards

1993Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor in a New Television Series: nominated
1993Young Artist Award-Best Actor Under Ten in a Motion Picture: winner
1993Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor Guest Starring in a Television Series: nominated
1995Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
1995YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Miniseries/Made-for-TV Movie: winner
1995YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy Film: winner
1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1997Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor: nominated
1997Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Comedy - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
1997YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Drama Film: nominated
1997YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series: winner
1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1998Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor: nominated
1998YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series: winner
1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999Film Award-Best Child Actor Performance: winner
1999Family Television Award-Actor: winner
1999Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actor: nominated
1999Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
1999YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy Film: nominated
2000Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
2001TV Guide Award-Supporting Actor of the Year in a Comedy Series: nominated
2005Gotham Independent Film Award-Breakthrough Actor: nominated
2005Golden Space Needle Award-Best Actor: winner
2005VVFP Award-Best Performance: nominated
2009ACCA-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2009DFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2009Golden Schmoes-Best Actor of the Year: nominated
2010Independent Spirit Award-Best Male Lead: nominated
2010Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actor: nominated
2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2010Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actor of the Year: nominated
2010PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2010Scream Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2010SLFCA Award-Special Merit (for best scene, cinematic technique or other memorable aspect or moment): winner
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Villain: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Romantic Comedy: nominated
2010WAFCA Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2011COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2011Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2011Golden Schmoes-Best Actor of the Year: nominated
2011Hollywood Breakthrough Award-Actor of the Year: winner
2011IGN Award-Best Movie Actor: nominated
2011MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
2011MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
2011People's Choice Award-Favorite On-Screen Team: nominated
2011UFCA Award-Best Actor: winner
2012Special Honorary Award-: winner
2012ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2012BFCC Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2012Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2012MTV Movie Award-Best Male Performance: nominated
2012NFCS Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
2012OFCC Award-Best Body of Work: winner
2012SEFCA Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2013Saturn Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2013Golden Gateway-: nominated
2013COFCA Award-Actor of the Year: nominated
2013COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2013CFCA Award-Most Promising Filmmaker: nominated
2013CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actor - International Competition: nominated
2013Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in an Action Movie: nominated
2013Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2013ICP Award-Best First Feature: nominated
2013PFCS Award-Breakthrough Performance Behind the Camera: nominated
2013Audience Award-Festival Favorites: nominated
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Scene Stealer: nominated
2013WFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013WFCC Award-Best Male Images in a Movie: nominated
2014Independent Spirit Award-Best First Screenplay: nominated
2014Jupiter Award-Best International Actor: nominated
2014MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
2014OFTA Film Award-Best Feature Debut: nominated
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Social TV Experience: winner
2014Prism Award-Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
2015BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special: nominated
2017Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2017The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
2020HCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2021CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2021Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2023HMMA Award-Best Original Song - Feature Film: nominated
2023HMMA Award-Best Song - Onscreen Performance (Film): winner
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024HFCS Award-Best Original Song: nominated