Justin Paul Theroux is an American actor and filmmaker.
30 Facts About Justin Theroux
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Justin Theroux gained recognition for his work with director David Lynch in the mystery film Mulholland Drive and the horror film Inland Empire.
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Justin Theroux made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy film Dedication.
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Justin Theroux starred as Kevin Garvey in the HBO mystery drama series The Leftovers, for which he received widespread praise and was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series.
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Justin Theroux starred as Dr James Mantleray in the Netflix comedy drama miniseries Maniac.
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Justin Theroux's father is of half French-Canadian and half Italian descent.
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Justin Theroux took the name Jesus as his Catholic Confirmation name.
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Justin Theroux attended Lafayette Elementary School, Annunciation School, and the Field School.
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Justin Theroux first started acting while in high school at the Buxton School, in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
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Justin Theroux made his film debut in 1996 in Mary Harron's I Shot Andy Warhol.
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Justin Theroux has performed in more serious films such as American Psycho.
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Justin Theroux appeared in the film versions of the cult television shows Strangers With Candy and Michael Mann's Miami Vice.
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Justin Theroux starred in David Lynch's films Mulholland Drive and Inland Empire.
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Justin Theroux had roles in two other films at the festival, Broken English and The Ten, in which he played Jesus Christ alongside Gretchen Mol.
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Justin Theroux co-wrote the Ben Stiller film Tropic Thunder, and appeared in the behind-the-scenes mockumentary Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness.
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In 2008, Justin Theroux played John Hancock in the HBO miniseries John Adams.
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In 2009, Justin Theroux made up part of the voice cast for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
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Justin Theroux wrote the screenplay for the 2010 film Iron Man 2.
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Justin Theroux returned to acting in the film Your Highness, as Leezar, an evil wizard who kidnaps a princess.
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Justin Theroux starred in the 2012 comedy Wanderlust, playing the leader of a hippie commune.
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In June 2013, Justin Theroux was cast as the lead character in HBO's TV pilot The Leftovers, which HBO ordered as a 10-episode season in September 2013.
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Justin Theroux received widespread critical acclaim for his performance throughout the three seasons.
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Justin Theroux co-wrote the sequel Zoolander 2, and reprised his role, Evil DJ, in the film.
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Justin Theroux voiced the character The Evil Lord Garmadon in the 2017 film The Lego Ninjago Movie.
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In 2018, Justin Theroux played savant neurochemist James Mantleray in the 2018 Netflix comedy drama miniseries Maniac opposite Emma Stone and Jonah Hill.
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In 2019, Justin Theroux produced the ABC television event Live in Front of a Studio Audience alongside Norman Lear, Jimmy Kimmel and Will Ferrell.
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Justin Theroux received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special for producing the event.
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Justin Theroux voiced Tramp in the Disney+ live-action film Lady and the Tramp, a remake of the 1955 film with the same name.
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Justin Theroux was in a relationship with stylist and costume designer Heidi Bivens from 1997 until 2011.
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Justin Theroux began dating actress Jennifer Aniston in 2011, after working with her on the film Wanderlust.