Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 29
- on screen
- 1994–2024
- box office
- $3.95B
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 62
- Born
- February 17, 1981 (age 45)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor, film director
- Years active
- 1988-present
- Spouses
- Tasha McCauley
- Children
- 3
The Best Joseph Gordon-Levitt Movies
The highest-rated films Joseph Gordon-Levitt is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) scores highest, at 89. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 89 The Trial of the Chicago 7 2020 · Drama -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi 2017 · Action -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 Flora and Son 2023 · Jeff -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 7500 2020 · Tobias Ellis -
Movie Echo Score: Score 65 Greedy People 2024 · Terry -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 Project Power 2020 · Frank
Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Career in Numbers
Joseph Gordon-Levitt's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Joseph Gordon-Levitt works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Angels in the Outfield (1994) to Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Movies by Decade
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 7
- 2010s 13
- 2020s 8
The 2010s were Joseph Gordon-Levitt's busiest decade, with 13 films.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Movies by Genre
- Drama 11
- Action 10
- Comedy 3
- Adventure 3
- Crime 1
- Sport 1
Drama is the genre Joseph Gordon-Levitt has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of action (10).
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Career Milestones
- First film
- Angels in the Outfield 1994
- Biggest box office hit
- Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi $1.33B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Trial of the Chicago 7 Movie Echo Score 89
- Newest film
- Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F 2024
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Joseph Gordon-Levitt is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
Killer Heat as Nick Bali · Crime Movie Echo Score: 32 - 2024 Greedy People as Terry · Comedy Worldwide box office: $237K Movie Echo Score: 65
- 2024
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F as Detective Bobby Abbott · Action Movie Echo Score: 56 - 2023 Flora and Son as Jeff · Drama Worldwide box office: $170K Movie Echo Score: 77
- 2022
Pinocchio as Jiminy Cricket · Adventure Worldwide box office: $33.7K Movie Echo Score: 29 - 2020 The Trial of the Chicago 7 Drama Movie Echo Score: 89
- 2020 Project Power as Frank · Action Movie Echo Score: 60
- 2020 7500 as Tobias Ellis · Action Movie Echo Score: 70
- 2017 Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi Action Worldwide box office: $1.33B Movie Echo Score: 77
- 2016
Snowden Action Worldwide box office: $37.4M - 2015
The Night Before Comedy Worldwide box office: $52.4M - 2015
The Walk Adventure Worldwide box office: $61.2M - 2014
Sin City: A Dame To Kill For Action Worldwide box office: $39.4M - 2013
Don Jon Drama Worldwide box office: $39.4M - 2012
Looper Action Worldwide box office: $177M - 2012
Premium Rush Action Worldwide box office: $31.1M - 2012
The Dark Knight Rises Action Worldwide box office: $1.11B - 2011
50/50 Drama Worldwide box office: $41.1M - 2011
Hesher Drama Worldwide box office: $450K - 2010
Inception Action Worldwide box office: $839M - 2010
Morgan M. Morgansen’s Date with Destiny as Morgan M. Morgensen / Narrator · Comedy - 2009
(500) Days of Summer Drama - 2008
Stop-Loss Drama Worldwide box office: $11.2M - 2007
The Lookout Drama Worldwide box office: $5.37M - 2006
Brick Drama Worldwide box office: $3.95M - 2005
Mysterious Skin Drama Worldwide box office: $1.53M - 2003
Manic Drama - 2002
Treasure Planet Adventure Worldwide box office: $110M - 1994
Angels in the Outfield Sport Worldwide box office: $50.2M
Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 5 nominations across 5 award bodies, from 2010 to 2021. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1 win from 1 nomination -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination -
Saturn Awards 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination -
Spirit Awards 1 nomination
- 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Win Outstanding Cast The Trial of the Chicago 7
- 18th Critics' Choice Awards
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Nominated Best Actor in an Action Movie Looper
- 39th Saturn Awards
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Nominated Best Supporting Actor The Dark Knight Rises
- 67th Golden Globe Awards
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy (500) Days of Summer
- 25th Independent Spirit Awards
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Nominated Best Male Lead (500) Days of Summer
Who Is Joseph Gordon-Levitt?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S. in 1981 and is 45 years old. Credited on films since 1994, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt (/ˈlɛvɪt/; born February 17, 1981) is an acclaimed American actor who has received a multitude of accolades, including Golden Globe nominations for his performances in 500 Days of Summer (2009) and 50/50 (2011). He is also the founder of the online media platform HitRecord, which had won him two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Interactive Program. Born into a Jewish family in Los Angeles, he entered the acting scene as a child, appearing in films such as A River Runs Through It (1992), Holy Matrimony (1994), and Angels in the Outfield (1994). He has a memorable role in the TV series 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001). In addition to his extensive acting work, he has also directed and written films and series. Notably, he wrote and directed Don Jon, a critically acclaimed comedy-drama film that earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best First Screenplay in 2013. Personal lifewise, he is married to Tasha McCauley, the CEO of a tech company, and together they have three children.
Who Joseph Gordon-Levitt Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Joseph Gordon-Levitt shares the most films with. Rian Johnson comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Zooey Deschanel (2).
Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Questions & Answers
How many movies Joseph Gordon-Levitt has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Joseph Gordon-Levitt been in?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is credited on 29 films, from 1994 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Joseph Gordon-Levitt's highest-grossing movie?
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017) is Joseph Gordon-Levitt's biggest box office hit, with $1.33B worldwide, ahead of The Dark Knight Rises (2012) ($1.11B). Across every film with box office figures, Joseph Gordon-Levitt's movies have made $3.95B.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt's biggest hits What is the best Joseph Gordon-Levitt movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Joseph Gordon-Levitt's best-rated film is The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) with a score of 89, followed by Flora and Son (2023) (77).
Best Joseph Gordon-Levitt movies, ranked Has Joseph Gordon-Levitt won an Oscar?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Joseph Gordon-Levitt has 1 win from 5 nominations.
How old is Joseph Gordon-Levitt?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is 45 years old, born on February 17, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, U.S..
What is Joseph Gordon-Levitt's newest movie?
The most recent film on Joseph Gordon-Levitt's filmography is Killer Heat (2024), in the role of Nick Bali.
Who does Joseph Gordon-Levitt work with most often?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt shares the most films with Rian Johnson (3 films), Zooey Deschanel (2 films) and Tony Danza (2 films).
The Best Joseph Gordon-Levitt Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 29 credits.
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