Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Date of Birth: February 17, 1981

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is an American actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur who has become one of the most versatile and respected actors in Hollywood. Born in Los Angeles, California, Gordon-Levitt began his acting career at a very young age. He gained early fame for his role as Tommy Solomon on the television series “3rd Rock from the Sun.” As he transitioned from child actor to adult roles, he showcased his talent in a variety of genres, from indie films to major blockbusters. Some of his notable films include “500 Days of Summer,” “Inception,” “Looper,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” and “Don Jon,” which he also wrote and directed. In addition to his acting career, Gordon-Levitt founded the online production company HitRecord, which fosters collaborative creative projects. His work has earned him several awards and nominations, solidifying his place in the entertainment industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Joseph Gordon-Levitt

1. Joseph Gordon-Levitt attended Columbia University but dropped out in 2004 to concentrate on acting.

2. He is fluent in French, having studied the language for many years.

3. Gordon-Levitt made his directorial debut with the film “Don Jon” in 2013, in which he also starred.

4. He founded HitRecord, a collaborative production company, which has won two Primetime Emmy Awards.

5. Joseph Gordon-Levitt has hosted “Saturday Night Live” twice, once in 2009 and again in 2012.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Joseph Gordon-Levitt

1. “The most valiant thing you can do as an artist is inspire someone else to be creative.”

2. “Hollywood has the idea that movies have to be dumb. But especially movies for or about teenagers have to be really dumb!”

3. “Success is not important to me, nor are power or money. If the script feels good, then I’m in. It’s that simple.”

4. “I just feel really lucky to get to do what I do, and I have a lot of respect for the people I work with.”

5. “The more I go through life, the more I realize that the deeper you go, the more you learn.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $35 million.

Children

Joseph Gordon-Levitt has two sons with his wife, Tasha McCauley. The couple welcomed their first son in August 2015 and their second son in June 2017.