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Josh Hartnett

Birth Name:
Joshua Daniel Hartnett
Birth Place:
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer
Josh Hartnett

Fast Facts

  • Named the Sexiest Vegetarian Alive by PETA in 2003
  • Volunteers his time to charities that raise money and awareness, fighting against cancer, AIDS, poverty and hunger, supporting Dramatic Needs, American Foundation for AIDS Research, and Global Cool
  • Studied acting at the State University of New York - Purchase
  • Quote: "I never really considered acting as a career․ I kind of fell into it․ Originally, I wanted to be a painter․"
  • Quote: "We're all on a journey․ The average American switches profession four times․ I'm lucky to be in a business where I change the character I am playing every couple of months․"
  • Appears in the music video "Playground Love" by Air in 1999
  • Became the first male celebrity to campaign for Giorgio Armani Beauty by appearing in an ad for Emporio Armani's "Diamonds for Men" in 2008
  • Produced the music video "Pursuit of Happiness" by Kid Cudi in 2009
  • Turned down the chance to play the lead role in "Superman․"

Awards

  • 1999Saturn Award - Best Performance by a Younger Actor/Actress:Nominated
  • 1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Male Newcomer:Nominated
  • 1999MTV Movie Award - Best Breakthrough Male Performance:Nominated
  • 2000Teen Choice Award - Film - Choice Breakout Performance:Nominated
  • 2001Teen Choice Award - Film - Choice Actor:Nominated
  • 2002MTV Movie Award - Best Male Performance:Nominated
  • 2002PFCS Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2002Razzie Award - Worst Screen Couple:Nominated
  • 2002Teen Choice Award - Film - Choice Hissy Fit:Nominated
  • 2002Teen Choice Award - Film - Choice Chemistry:Nominated
  • 2002Teen Choice Award - Film - Choice Actor, Drama/Action Adventure:Nominated
  • 2006Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2006Best ActorWinner
  • 2006Stinker Award - Worst On-Screen Couple:Nominated
  • 2008Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Horror/Thriller:Nominated
  • 2015Chainsaw Award - Best TV Actor:Nominated
  • 2016Chainsaw Award - Best TV Actor:Nominated
  • 2017Chainsaw Award - Best TV Actor:Nominated
  • 2023Capri Ensemble Cast AwardWinner
  • 2024Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Winner
  • 2024CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Nominated
  • 2024Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Winner
  • 2024ICP Award - Best Performance:Nominated
  • 2024VHS Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2025Golden Scythe - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Winner
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