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BIO

As a child, Gordon-Levitt appeared in the films A River Runs Through It, Angels in the Outfield, Holy Matrimony, and 10 Things I Hate About You. He played the role of Tommy Solomon in the TV series 3rd Rock from the Sun. He took a break from acting to study at Columbia University, but dropped out in 2004 to pursue acting again. He has since starred in (500) Days of Summer, Inception, Hesher, 50/50, Premium Rush, Miracle at St. Anna, The Brothers Bloom, The Dark Knight Rises, Brick, Looper, The Lookout, Manic, Lincoln, Mysterious Skin, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. He portrayed Philippe Petit in the Robert Zemeckis-directed film The Walk (2015)[1] and whistleblower Edward Snowden in the Oliver Stone film Snowden (2016).[2] For his leading performances in (500) Days of Summer and 50/50, he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.



Gordon-Levitt also founded the online production company HitRecord in 2004 and has hosted his own TV series, HitRecord on TV since January 2014, winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media – Social TV Experience in the same year. In 2013, Gordon-Levitt made his feature film directing and screenwriting debut with Don Jon in which he also stars. He previously directed and edited two short films, both of which were released in 2010: Morgan M. Morgansen's Date with Destiny and Morgan and Destiny's Eleventeenth Date: The Zeppelin Zoo.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer [Replacement]


Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Special Theatrical Event

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Slava's Snowshow

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News


Jenn Colella Joins The New York City Gay Men's Chorus Gala HARMONY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

Jenn Colella will join Harmony, the annual Gala Benefit of The New York City Gay Men's Chorus, which is now celebrating its 45th Sapphire Anniversary Season and its 25th Silver Anniversary Gala.  
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 17, 2025
by - Feb 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
SHOGUN, ANORA & More Win 2025 Writers Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2025

Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) announced the winners of the 2025 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, streaming, news, radio/audio, and promotional categories during concurrent ceremonies.
Apple TV+ to Release WONDER PETS: IN THE CITY Musical Series
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2024

Apple TV+ has announced the all-new animated preschool original series “Wonder Pets: In The City” to premiere globally on Friday, December 13. “Wonder Pets: In The City” invites kids and families to meet charming new characters and go on exciting adventures that spark curiosity and celebrate our unique differences. Learn more about the voice cast.
Rob Marshall to Direct GUYS AND DOLLS Movie Remake
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

A new movie remake of Guys and Dolls is in the works! Rob Marshall is set to direct the film. The film originally starred Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando. See speculation about who will star in the new movie update.
Cynthia Erivo Joins Peacock's POKER FACE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2024

Cynthia Erivo, the Tony Award winner and star of the upcoming Wicked movie, will guest star in the second season of Peacock's Poker Face. Other guest stars for the upcoming season include Margo Martindale, BJ Novak, Giancarlo Esposito, and Katie Holmes.
Video: Watch Shaquille O'Neal in New Promo for BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2024

Netflix has released a new promo for the highly anticipated return of Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. The promo features basketball player Shaquille O'Neal playing action figures with his kids in celebration of the new movie, which will be released globally on Netflix July 3, 2024. Watch the promo!
Video: Jeremy Strong Accepts Tony Award For AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024

 Jeremy Strong won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. Watch his acceptance speech in the video here!
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE's Jeremy Strong Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
by - Jun 17, 2024

Jeremy Strong has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE.
Photos: Inside The 84th Annual Peabody Awards With Mel Brooks, Billy Crystal & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024

On June 9th, the entertainment industry came together to celebrate the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2023. Winners were chosen by a unanimous vote from over 1,100 entries in television, podcasts/radio, and the web/digital in entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service, and interactive programming. See photos from the event!
Video: Watch Trailer for New Peanuts Series CAMP SNOOPY
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2024

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the all-new, highly anticipated summer Peanuts series “Camp Snoopy,” premiering on Friday, June 14. After discovering their troop is in danger of disbanding, Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts set off to immerse themselves in nature and the Great Outdoors to earn their badges, with the Beagle Scout Manual as their guide. Watch the trailer now!
Video: Watch Official Trailer for BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F With Eddie Murphy
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024

Netflix has just dropped the official trailer for the highly anticipated return of Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. The film will be released globally on Netflix July 3, 2024. Detective Axel Foley is back on the beat in Beverly Hills. After his daughter’s life is threatened, she and Foley team up with a new partner and old pals to uncover a conspiracy. Watch the new trailer!
The Planet Earth Farewell Concert Comes to Hollywood Fringe in June
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

Sacred Fools Theater Company has announced Jonas Oppenheim’s new play, The Planet Earth Farewell Concert, a world premiere musical satire about the climate crisis. 
African-American Shakespeare Company Present 1970s-Set THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2024

Experience the classic Shakespeare play, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, reimagined in 1970s San Francisco by the African-American Shakespeare Company. This unique adaptation promises a fresh and exciting take on the timeless tale.
Video: Apple TV+ Drops New Trailer For JANE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024

Apple TV+ revealed the trailer for the highly anticipated season two of Emmy Award-winning “Jane.” Watch the video here!
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Season 2 Trailer For JANE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024

Get a sneak peek into Season 2 of the Emmy-winning series JANE on Apple TV+, inspired by the life and mission of Dr. Jane Goodall.
Meet the Cast of SUFFS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2024

Following a sold-out, extended run at The Public Theater, Shaina Taub’s new musical Suffs is marching to Broadway! Meet the cast of Suffs here!
Meet the Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!
Jenn Colella and Mo Mullen Announce the Birth of Their First Child!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2024

It was A Valentine's Day love story for Tony Award-nominee Jenn Colella and her wife Mo Mullen as the pair welcomed their first child.
Video: Apple TV+ Drops New Peanuts Special Trailer, 'Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin'
by Michael Major - Feb 2, 2024

Produced for Apple TV+ by Peanuts and WildBrain, the special is directed by Emmy winner Raymond S. Persi (“The Simpsons,” “Wreck-It-Ralph”) and is co-written by Robb Armstrong (“Jump Start”) along with Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz and Cornelius Uliano, from an original story by Armstrong and Scott Montgomery (“The Snoopy Show”). Watch the video!

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