Jonah Hill: Movies, Awards & Box Office

Jonah Hill (born Jonah Hill Feldstein), is an esteemed American actor born on December 20, 1983. Known for his humorous roles in movies like Superbad, Knocked Up, and the Jump Street series, Hill has also received praise for his performances in Moneyball and The Wolf of Wall Street, for which he received Academy Award nominations. Also making his mark in animated films, Hill has lent his voice to characters in Horton Hears a Who!, Megamind, the How to Train Your Dragon series, and others. His screenwriting credits include 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, and Sausage Party, and he made his directorial debut in the film Mid90s.

Hill was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where he attended the Center for Early Education, Brentwood School, and then Crossroads School in Santa Monica. His career began to take off after being introduced to the legendary actor Dustin Hoffman by Hoffman's children. His first film role was in I Heart Huckabees, and his first leading role was in Superbad. He ranked 28th on Forbes's list of highest-paid actors from June 2014 to June 2015. His career remains vibrant, maintaining his status as an actor, producer, screenwriter, and director.