Josh Hartnett facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Josh Hartnett
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Hartnett in 2014
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Joshua Daniel Hartnett
July 21, 1978 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
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| Alma mater | State University of New York at Purchase |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
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Tamsin Egerton (m. 2021)
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| Children | 4 |
Joshua Daniel Hartnett (born July 21, 1978) is an American actor. He started his acting journey on the TV show Cracker in 1997. Soon after, he became a popular teen idol by starring in movies like Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) and The Faculty (1998).
He also appeared in Pearl Harbor (2001) and Black Hawk Down (2001). Josh Hartnett continued to act in many films throughout the 2000s. More recently, he gained attention for his roles in Oppenheimer (2023) and Trap (2024). On television, he was known for playing Ethan Chandler in the fantasy series Penny Dreadful from 2014 to 2016. He also appeared in Black Mirror in 2023 and The Bear in 2024.
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Early Life and Education
Josh Hartnett was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was raised by his father, Daniel Thomas Hartnett, and his stepmother, Molly. He has three younger brothers and sisters. Josh went to a Catholic school when he was younger.
At Minneapolis South High School, he played football. However, a knee injury at age 16 stopped him from playing. After that, he tried youth theater. He acted in plays like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. A talent scout noticed his acting skills there.
Josh was first interested in becoming a painter. But while working at a video rental shop, he watched many films. This made him decide to become a film actor instead. After high school in 1996, he moved to New York to study theater. He later moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting.
Acting Career Highlights
Soon after arriving in Los Angeles, Josh got a role in the TV show Cracker. His first movie was Halloween H20: 20 Years Later in 1998. This film did very well at the box office.
He then starred in other successful movies. These included The Faculty (1998) and The Virgin ... (1999). In 2001, he appeared in the war drama Pearl Harbor. He also acted in Black Hawk Down that same year. In 2002, he starred in the romantic comedy 40 Days and 40 Nights.
Josh was very popular in the early 2000s. He was even considered for big superhero roles like Clark Kent / Superman and Batman. However, he turned them down. He didn't want to commit to such long-term roles. He preferred to choose different kinds of movies.
Magazines like Teen People and People featured him as one of the "Most Beautiful People." He became known as a teen idol. But Josh felt uncomfortable with this huge public attention. This made him less interested in only doing very famous movies.
He continued to work in films like Hollywood Homicide (2003) and Sin City (2005). In 2006, he played a detective in The Black Dahlia. This movie was about a real-life mystery. In 2007, he starred in the horror film 30 Days of Night.
In 2008, Josh acted in the play Rain Man in London. He also became the first male celebrity to represent the Emporio Armani fragrance "Diamonds for Men." He has been on the covers of many magazines.
From 2008 to 2015, Josh acted in various independent and international films. In 2014, he took on the role of Ethan Chandler in the TV series Penny Dreadful. This show was filmed in Ireland. His character was later revealed to be the famous Wolfman.
More recently, Josh Hartnett has appeared in several notable films. He was in Guy Ritchie's action film Wrath of Man (2021). He also worked with director Christopher Nolan in Oppenheimer (2023). In Oppenheimer, he played Ernest Lawrence, a real-life scientist. In 2024, he starred in the thriller Trap. He also made guest appearances on the TV show The Bear in 2024.
Helping Others
Josh Hartnett has supported several important causes. In 2007, he helped promote a "green lifestyle" campaign called Global Cool.
In 2011, he joined a campaign for USAID and Ad Council. This campaign raised awareness about a drought in East Africa. He worked with other celebrities to share facts about the crisis.
In 2012, Josh also supported Barack Obama's campaign in Minnesota. He appeared at events to encourage young people to get involved.
Personal Life
Josh Hartnett started a relationship with English actress Tamsin Egerton in 2012. They have four children together. Their first child was born in 2015, followed by children in 2017, 2019, and 2024. Josh and Tamsin got married in November 2021. They live in southeast England.
Josh has spoken about being famous. He said that being at the very top of fame was "uncomfortable." He believes trying to stay at the top can lead to unhappiness. He once took a 15-month break from acting to think about his career path.
Images for kids
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Hartnett in 2014
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Hartnett in 2011
See also
In Spanish: Josh Hartnett para niños
