Joseph Gordon-Levitt
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I just love to act. It's my favorite thing to do in the world, and what keeps it interesting to me is the creative challenge. So different kinds of characters, that's what I just love to do.
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Birthdate :February 17, 1981
Location :Los Angeles , California
Country : United States of America
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Job :actors
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1941
Among his favorite movies are Dumbo and ?: About Fakes .1941
Among his favorite movies are Dumbo (1941) and Vérités et mensonges (1973).1950
His maternal grandfather was Michael Gordon, who directed such films as Cyrano de Bergerac and Pillow Talk . Gordon's career was crippled when he was blacklisted during the Red Scare of the mid-Twentieth Century.1950
His maternal grandfather was Michael Gordon, who directed such films as Cyrano de Bergerac (1950) and Pillow Talk (1959). Gordon's career was crippled when he was blacklisted during the Red Scare of the mid-Twentieth Century.1970
His parents are Jane Gordon and Dennis Levitt, who met as activists in California. Gordon ran for Congress in 1970.1970
His parents are Jane Gordon and Dennis Levitt, who met as activists in California. Gordon ran for Congress, in 1970, with the Peace and Freedom Party.1974
Has an older brother, Daniel Levitt .1974
Had an older brother, Daniel Levitt (b. July 1974), who passed away in October 2010.1996
After spending six seasons on "3rd Rock from the Sun" (1996), he attended New York City's Columbia University, majoring in French. After four years at the university, he dropped out to continue his career. Columbia was the only school he applied to.1999
Chosen as one of Teen People Magazine's "21 Hottest Stars Under 21" 1999
Graduated from Van Nuys High School in the Class of 1999.1999
Chosen as one of Teen People Magazine's "21 Hottest Stars Under 21" [1999]2000
Attended Columbia University 2003
Auditioned for the role of "Elder Aaron Davis" in Latter Days before winning the role of "Elder Paul Ryder."2003
Auditioned for the role of "Elder Aaron Davis" in Latter Days (2003) before winning the role of "Elder Paul Ryder."2004
Is good friends with his Mysterious Skin co-star, 'Michelle Trachtenberg'.2004
Is good friends with his Mysterious Skin (2004) co-star Michelle Trachtenberg.2008
Was ranked #6 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actors list. .2008
[2008] Was ranked #6 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actors list.2009
Gordon-Levitt was nominated for a 2009 Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event with his fellow producers of the Broadway show "Slava's Snowshow.".2009
Gordon-Levitt was nominated for a 2009 Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event with his fellow producers of the Broadway show "Slava's Snowshow".2010
Took over James Franco's planned role in Inception (2010) when Franco had to drop out.
