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John Cusack is, like most of his characters, an unconventional hero. Wary of fame and repelled by formulaic Hollywood fare, he has built a successful career playing underdogs and odd men out--all the while avoiding the media spotlight. John was born in Evanston, Illinois, to an Irish-American family. With the exception of mom Nancy (née Carolan), ... See full bio »
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Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 16 nominations. See more awards »

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 2016 Kickback (pre-production)
Detective Ivanov
 2016 Cell (completed)
Clay Riddell
 2015 Chi-Raq (post-production)
Fr. Mike Corridan
 2015 Tian jiang xiong shi
Lucius
 2014 Untitled Wall Street Project (TV Movie)
Ted
 2014 Reclaim
Benjamin
 2014 The Prince
Sam
 2014/I The Bag Man
Jack
 2013 Doll & Em (TV Series)
John
- Three (2013) ... John
 2013 Grand Piano
Clem
 2012/V The Factory
Mike
 2009/I 2012
Jackson Curtis
 2008 Igor
Igor (voice)
 2008 War, Inc.
Hauser
 2008 Summerhood
Narrator (uncredited)
 2007 1408
Mike Enslin
 2006 The Contract
Ray
 2003 Identity
Ed
 2002/I Max
Max Rothman
 1999 The Jack Bull (TV Movie)
Myrl Redding
 1997 Anastasia
Dimitri (voice)
 1997 Chicago Cab
Scary Man
 1997 Con Air
Vince Larkin
 1996 Frasier (TV Series)
Greg
- Our Father Whose Art Ain't Heaven (1996) ... Greg (voice)
 1994 Floundering
JC
 1992 Bob Roberts
Cutting Edge Host
 1992 Map of the Human Heart
The Mapmaker
 1991 Skygger og tåke
Student Jack
 1989 Elvis Stories (Short)
Corky
 1987 Broadcast News
Angry Messenger (as John Cusak)
 1985 Drømmeopplegget
Walter 'Gib' Gibson
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Other Works:

He directed Nanette M. Acosta's play, "Methusalem", at the New Crime Productions Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. The crew included Jeff Beck (musical director). See more »

Publicity Listings:

5 Interviews | 11 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 8 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

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Alternate Names:

John Cusak

Height:

6' 2½" (1.89 m)
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Personal Quote:

I probably believed in it a bit when I was younger. Actors are weird enough as it is. We don't need to act tortured. I'm probably tortured enough. -- on actors being 'tortured' people. See more »

Trivia:

Was considered for the role of "Billy Flynn" in Chicago (2002). However, he ended up losing the role to Richard Gere. See more »

Trademark:

Distinctive, clipped way of speaking See more »

Nickname:

Johnny

Star Sign:

Cancer

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