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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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Joseph Gordon-Levitt STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer [Replacement]


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Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Special Theatrical Event

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African-American Shakespeare Company Present 1970s-Set THE TAMING OF THE SHREW


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Video: Apple TV+ Drops New Trailer For JANE


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


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


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!

Jenn Colella and Mo Mullen Announce the Birth of Their First Child!


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.

Meet the Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!


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!

Video: Apple TV+ Drops New Peanuts Special Trailer, 'Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin'


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!

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Starring Michael Imperioli, Jeremy Strong & Victoria Pedretti Sets Full Cast


The full cast has been revealed for An Enemy of the People on Broadway! Find out who is joining Jeremy Strong, Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti in the cast!

Photos: Go Inside the Art of Elysium Gala with CASAMIGOS


Last night, Saturday, January 6, in Hollywood, Casamigos celebrated Golden Globes weekend by supporting the annual Art of Elysium Gala, which benefits those in need through the arts. Check out photos here!

Video: Watch Eddie Murphy Shares BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F Teaser


Detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is back on the beat in Beverly Hills. After his daughter’s life is threatened, she (Taylour Paige) and Foley team up with a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) to turn up the heat and uncover a conspiracy. Watch the new video teaser!

Victoria Pedretti Will Make Broadway Debut in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE


 Critically acclaimed film and television star Victoria Pedretti (“The  Haunting of Bly Manor,” “You”) will make her Broadway debut as 'Petra Stockmann' in An Enemy of the People. Learn more about the production here!

Michael Imperioli Will Make Broadway Debut Opposite Jeremy Strong in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE


Emmy & SAG Award winner Michael Imperioli will make his Broadway debut opposite Jeremy Strong in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. We have all the details on when the play will arrive, which theatre it will play, and more!

Photos: Michael Shannon Honored at the Denver Film Festival


Michael Shannon was honored that the Denver Film at the 46th Denver Film Festival. Shannon accepted the Breakthrough Director award for Eric LaRue alongside Eric LaRue screenwriter, Brett Neveu. Check out photos from the awards show!

Video: First Look at Apple TV+'s THE VELVETEEN RABBIT Animated Special


Featuring Phoenix Laroche (“The Royal Nanny”) as “William,” the all-star cast includes the voices of Alex Lawther (“Andor”) as “the Velveteen Rabbit,” Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter (“The Crown,” “Harry Potter”) as “Wise Horse,” Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton”) as “Playroom Fairy,” and more. Watch the video teaser now!

Rubicon Theatre Company to Present AN EVENING WITH RAINN WILSON at the Ventura Center for Spiritual Living in Ventura


Rubicon Theatre Company will present 'An Evening with Rainn Wilson' at the Ventura Center for Spiritual Living in Ventura. This event is the first in a new series at Rubicon.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish & More Nominated For HMMA Awards


The 14th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2023 nominations have been announced, with artists like Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Timberlake, and Metro Boomin receiving nominations. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alan Menken, The Little Mermaid, Theater Camp, and more are coming nominees for this year's awards.

Jenn Colella and Mo Mullen Are Expecting Their First Child!


BroadwayWorld is sending congratulations to Tony Award-nominee Jenn Colella and her wife Mo Mullen on the announcement of their first child!

Streaming Review: Flora & Her Son Make War And Then Make Music In John Carney's FLORA AND SON On Apple TV+


The writing knits together the disparate lives of the characters to show the transformative power of music.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 21st, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 21, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Broadway Streaming Guide: September 2023 - Where to Stream THE LITTLE MERMAID & More


This September, Broadway fans can wind down from summer with a new lineup of television shows, movies, and albums to stream. From a new Prime Video film starring Bette Midler to the new cast recording of Sweeney Todd, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt has been nominated for the Best Special Theatrical Event at the Tony Awards for Slava's Snowshow.

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