Justin Theroux facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Justin Theroux
Theroux in 2024
Born	Justin Paul Theroux (1971-08-10) August 10, 1971 (age 53) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Alma mater	Bennington College
Occupation	Actor director producer screenwriter
Years active	1995–present
Spouse(s)	Jennifer Aniston ​ ​ (m. 2015; div. 2018)​
Partner(s)	Heidi Bivens (1997–2011)
Relatives	Alexander Theroux (uncle) Paul Theroux (uncle) Marcel Theroux (first cousin) Louis Theroux (first cousin)

Justin Paul Theroux (born August 10, 1971) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his roles in movies and TV shows. He has also worked behind the scenes as a director, producer, and screenwriter.

Justin Theroux became well-known for his work with director David Lynch. He appeared in Lynch's mystery film Mulholland Drive (2001) and the thriller Inland Empire (2006). He has also been in many other films. These include American Psycho (2000), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), and Bumblebee (2018). He also voiced Tramp in Lady and the Tramp (2019).

As a screenwriter, Justin Theroux helped write the action comedy Tropic Thunder (2008). He also wrote the superhero film Iron Man 2 (2010). His first time directing a movie was with the romantic comedy Dedication (2007).

On TV, he starred as Kevin Garvey in the HBO drama series The Leftovers (2014–2017). He received great reviews for this role. He also played Dr. James Mantleray in the Netflix series Maniac (2018). From 2021 to 2023, he played Allie Fox in The Mosquito Coast on Apple TV+. This show is based on a book written by his uncle, Paul Theroux. In 2023, he was also in the HBO miniseries White House Plumbers.

Early Life and School

Justin Theroux was born on August 10, 1971, in Washington, D.C.. His mother, Phyllis Grissim Theroux, is a writer. His father, Eugene Albert Theroux, is a lawyer. Justin has many famous relatives who are writers. These include his uncles Paul Theroux and Alexander Theroux. His cousins, Louis and Marcel Theroux, are British journalists.

Justin went to several schools in Washington, D.C. He started acting when he was in high school at the Buxton School in Massachusetts. After high school, he went to Bennington College. He graduated in 1993 with a degree in visual arts and drama.

Career Highlights

Justin Theroux started his film career in 1996 in the movie I Shot Andy Warhol. Since then, he has acted in plays on Broadway and in many other stage shows. He has also been in several comedy films. These include Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion, and Zoolander.

The stars and director of the film Mulholland Drive at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. From left to right: actor Naomi Watts, director David Lynch, and actors Laura Harring and Justin Theroux

He has also acted in more serious films like American Psycho. He worked with director David Lynch in the movies Mulholland Drive and Inland Empire.

In 2003, Justin Theroux was in a music video for the band Muse for their song "Hysteria". He has also appeared in many TV shows. Some of these include Alias, Ally McBeal, and Sex and the City. He also had a recurring role in Six Feet Under.

In 2006, Theroux directed his first movie, Dedication. It was shown for the first time at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. He also acted in two other films at that festival: Broken English and The Ten.

Justin Theroux helped write the movie Tropic Thunder with Ben Stiller. He also had a small role in it. Later, he wrote the script for the 2010 film Iron Man 2. The actor Robert Downey Jr. suggested him for the job.

Theroux at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival

In 2008, he played John Hancock in the HBO miniseries John Adams. In 2009, he lent his voice to the video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. He also played Justin in the TV show Parks and Recreation.

He returned to acting in the 2011 film Your Highness. In 2012, he starred in the comedy Wanderlust. In this movie, he played the leader of a hippie community.

In 2013, Justin Theroux was chosen for the main role in the HBO TV series The Leftovers. The show is based on a book by Tom Perrotta. It is about a group of people dealing with mysterious disappearances around the world. Theroux received a lot of praise for his acting in all three seasons of the show.

He also helped write the movie Zoolander 2 (2016) and played his role as Evil DJ again. In 2017, he voiced Lord Garmadon in The Lego Ninjago Movie.

In 2018, Theroux played Dr. James Mantleray in the Netflix series Maniac. He acted alongside Emma Stone and Jonah Hill in this show.

In 2019, Justin Theroux was an executive producer for the ABC TV special Live in Front of a Studio Audience. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for producing this event. He also voiced Tramp in the Disney+ live-action movie Lady and the Tramp.

From 2021 to 2023, he played Allie Fox in the Apple TV+ series The Mosquito Coast. This show is based on a book written by his uncle, Paul Theroux. Justin Theroux was also an executive producer for the series. In 2024, he will appear in the movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which is a sequel to the 1988 film Beetlejuice.

Personal Life

Justin Theroux was in a relationship with stylist Heidi Bivens from 1997 to 2011. He then started dating actress Jennifer Aniston in 2011. They had worked together on the film Wanderlust. They got engaged in August 2012 and married on August 5, 2015. Theroux and Aniston announced their separation in early 2018. In August 2024, Theroux became engaged to Nicole Brydon Bloom.

What He's Been In

Film

Television

Audio

Awards and Recognitions

Justin Theroux has received several awards and nominations for his work.

See also

In Spanish: Justin Theroux para niños