Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill

41 · Born: Dec 20, 1983

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornDec 20, 1983 Los Angeles, California, USA
Parents
  • Sharon Feldstein
  • Richard Feldstein
Relatives
  • Jordan Feldstein (Sibling)
  • Beanie Feldstein (Sibling)

Biography

Jonah Hill, a renowned actor, was born and raised in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, where he was shaped by his upbringing and influences. His parents, Sharon Feldstein (née Chalkin),a talented fashion designer and costume stylist, and Richard Feldstein, a skilled tour accountant for the iconic rock band Guns N' Roses, instilled in him a creative and artistic foundation.

As the brother of music manager Jordan Feldstein and actress Beanie Feldstein, Jonah's family was deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. He attended Crossroads School in Santa Monica, where he honed his skills and developed a passion for the arts. His academic journey continued at The New School in New York, where he studied drama and further refined his craft.

During his time at college, Jonah began writing and performing in plays, showcasing his talents and earning recognition. His big break came when he was introduced to the legendary actor Dustin Hoffman, who facilitated his audition for his first film role in I Heart Huckabees (2004). This marked the beginning of a successful career, with a string of high-profile film and TV parts following, culminating in his starring role in the teen phenomenon, Superbad (2007).

Throughout his career, Jonah has continued to write and act, taking on a diverse range of roles and making popular appearances on US TV talk shows. His dedication to his craft and his ability to adapt to various genres have cemented his position as a respected and beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

Career

2023
2021
Don't Look Up
Don't Look Up as Jason Orlean
2019
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part as Green Lantern (voice)
Maniac
Maniac as Owen Milgrim
2017
Batman Is Just Not That Into You
Batman Is Just Not That Into You as Green Lantern (voice)
The Lego Batman Movie
The Lego Batman Movie as Green Lantern (voice)
2016
War Dogs
War Dogs as Efraim Diveroli
Hail, Caesar!
Hail, Caesar! as Joe Silverman
Sausage Party
Sausage Party as Carl (voice)
2015
True Story
True Story as Michael Finkel
2014
How to Train Your Dragon 2
How to Train Your Dragon 2 as Snotlout (voice)
The Lego Movie
The Lego Movie as Green Lantern (voice)
2013
This Is the End
This Is the End as Jonah Hill
2012
The Watch
The Watch as Franklin
Django Unchained
Django Unchained as Bag Head #2
2011
Moneyball
Moneyball as Peter Brand
The Sitter
The Sitter as Noah Griffith
Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury
Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury as Snotlout Jorgenson (voice)
Allen Gregory
Allen Gregory as Allen Gregory De Longpre
2010
Megamind
Megamind as Tighten (voice)
Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon
Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon as Snotlout Jorgenson (voice)
How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon as Snotlout (voice)
Cyrus
Cyrus as Cyrus Fawcett
2009
Funny People
Funny People as Leo Koenig
The Invention of Lying
The Invention of Lying as Frank Fawcett
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian as Brundon the Security Guard (uncredited)
2008
Horton Hears a Who!
Horton Hears a Who! as Tommy (voice)
Just Add Water
Just Add Water as Eddie Tuckby
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Forgetting Sarah Marshall as Matthew Van Der Wyk
2007
Rocket Science
Rocket Science as Junior Philosopher
Superbad
Superbad as Seth
Evan Almighty
Evan Almighty as Eugene Tannenbaum
Knocked Up
Knocked Up as Jonah
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story as Older Nate (uncredited)
2006
Accepted
Accepted as Sherman Schrader
Click
Click as Ben at 17 years old
The 40-Year-Old Virgin
The 40-Year-Old Virgin as eBay Customer
2004
I Heart Huckabees
I Heart Huckabees as Bret Hooten
2023
You People
You People as Writer
2016
Why Him?
Why Him? as Story
2014
2012
2022
Stutz
Stutz as Director
2018
Mid90s
Mid90s as Director, Writer
2011
Allen Gregory
Allen Gregory as Creator