Biography: John Cusack was born on 6/28/1966 in Evanston, Illinois and enrolled in the Piven Theatre Workshop while in the second grade. His film debut came in the teen comedy "Class", and from there he starred in a series of coming-of-age movies such as "Better off Dead and Say Anything". During the 90's Cusack appeared in such movies as "Shadows and Fog and Bullets Over Broadway". Recently, Cusack appeared in the sleeper hit "Grosse Point Blank" as well as "Pushing Tin, Being John Malkovich, and High-Fidelity".
Filmography:
Hoffman (2002)
I.D. (2002)
Adaptation (2002)
Concert for New York City (2001)
America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001)
Serendipity (2001)
America's Sweethearts (2001)
High Fidelity (2000)
Being John Malkovich (1999)
Cradle Will Rock (1999)
Pushing Tin (1999)
Jack Bull, The (1999)
Thin Red Line, The (1998)
This Is My Father (1998/I)
Chicago Cab (1998)
Anastasia (1997)
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)
Eastwood on Eastwood (1997)
Con Air (1997)
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
City Hall (1996)
Floundering (1994)
Road to Wellville, The (1994)
"Baseball" (1994)
Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
Money for Nothing (1993/I)
Map of the Human Heart (1992)
Roadside Prophets (1992)
Bob Roberts (1992)
Player, The (1992)
Shadows and Fog (1992)
True Colors (1991)
Grifters, The (1990)
Elvis Stories (1989)
Fat Man and Little Boy (1989)
Say Anything... (1989)
Eight Men Out (1988)
Tapeheads (1988)
Broadcast News (1987)
Hot Pursuit (1987)
One Crazy Summer (1986)
Stand by Me (1986)
Better Off Dead... (1985)
Journey of Natty Gann, The (1985)
Sure Thing, The (1985)
Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)
Sixteen Candles (1984)
Class (1983)
Making of 'Class', The (1983)
American Comedy Awards, USA
2001
• Nominated, American Comedy Award
Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role) for High Fidelity (2000)
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
1998
• Won, Blockbuster Entertainment Award
Favorite Supporting Actor - Action/Adventure for Con Air (1997)
British Academy Awards
2001
• Nominated, BAFTA Film Award
Best Screenplay - Adapted for High Fidelity (2000)
Award Shared With: D.V. DeVincentis, Steve Pink, Scott Rosenberg
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
2000
• Won, Commitment to Chicago Award
Award Shared With: Dick Cusack, Nancy Cusack, Ann Cusack, Bill Cusack, Joan Cusack, Susan Cusack
1990
• Won, CFCA Award
Most Promising Actor for Say Anything... (1989)
Empire Awards, UK
2001
• Nominated, Empire Award
Best Actor for High Fidelity (2000)
Golden Globes, USA
2001
• Nominated, Golden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical for High Fidelity (2000)
Independent Spirit Awards
2000
• Nominated, Independent Spirit Award
Best Male Lead for Being John Malkovich (1999)
London Film Critics Circle Awards
2001
• Nominated, ALFS Award
Actor of the Year for Being John Malkovich (1999)
Screen Actors Guild Awards
2000
• Nominated, Actor
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture for Being John Malkovich (1999)
Award Shared With: Orson Bean, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, John Malkovich, Mary Kay Place, Charlie Sheen
USC Scripter Award
2001
• Nominated, USC Scripter Award
for High Fidelity (2000)
Award Shared With: Nick Hornby (author), D.V. DeVincentis (screenwriter), Steve Pink (screenwriter), Scott Rosenberg (screenwriter)
Writers Guild of America, USA
2001
• Nominated, WGA Screen Award
Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published for High Fidelity (2000)
Award Shared With: D.V. DeVincentis, Steve Pink, Scott Rosenberg
Biography: John Cusack was born on 6/28/1966 in Evanston, Illinois and enrolled in the Piven Theatre Workshop while in the second grade. His film debut came in the teen comedy "Class", and from there he starred in a series of coming-of-age movies such as "Better off Dead and Say Anything". During the 90's Cusack appeared in such movies as "Shadows and Fog and Bullets Over Broadway". Recently, Cusack appeared in the sleeper hit "Grosse Point Blank" as well as "Pushing Tin, Being John Malkovich, and High-Fidelity".
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