BIOGRAPHY

John Paul Cusack was born on June 28, 1966 in Evanston, Illinois.

Like his siblings, he attended the Piven Theatre Workshop while going to elementary school. At the age of 12, he had already been in several stage productions and had done commercial voiceovers. He made his film debut at the age of 17 in the 1983 movie Class.

In 1988, he founded The New Criminals, a Chicago-based theatre company, to promote political and avante-garde stage work. He and his high school friends, D.V. DeVincentis and Steve Pink formed New Crime Productions, a sister company for film. Their first production was 1997's Grosse Pointe Blank. (In addition to co-writing the screenplay, he starred in the movie as hitman Martin Blank.)

You will see him acting along side many members of his family. He and Joan have acted together in many movies together (Say Anything, Grosse Pointe Blank, High Fidelity, etc.). You can also see his father, Dick Cusack, in High Fidelity during the funeral scene.

John prefers to remain out of the Hollywood gossip mill. His ultimate goal is to be "involved in a great piece of art".

Height: 6'3"

Parents: Dick and Nancy Cusack

Siblings: Joan Cusack, Susie Cusack, Ann Cusack, and Bill Cusack.

Hair: Black

Eyes: Brown

Favorite Band: The Clash

Favorite Writer: J.D. Salinger

Fanmail:
C/O William Morris Agency
1325 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY
10019-4701
USA


Biography derived from IMDB.com - thanks.


AWARDS

2001
Nominated for Writers Guild of America Screen Award: Best Screenplay Based on Previously Produced or Published Work for High Fidelity (2000). (Shared with D.V. DeVincentis, Scott Rosenberg, and Steve Pink.)

Nominated for USC Scripter Award: for High Fidelity (2000). (Shared with Nick Hornby - author, D.V. DeVincentis - screenwriter, Steve Pink - screenwriter, and Scott Rosenberg - screenwriter.)

Nominated for London Film Critics Circle Awards: ALFS Award, Actor of the Year for Being John Malkovich (1999).

Nominated for Golden Globes Awards: Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture in Comedy/Musical for High Fidelity (2000).

Nominated for Empire Awards (UK): Empire Award Best Actor of the Year for High Fidelity (2000).

Nominated for British Academy Awards: BAFTA Film Award, Best Screenplay Adapted for High Fidelity (2000). (Shared with D.V. DeVincentis, Steve Pink, and Scott Rosenberg.)

Nominated for American Comedy Awards: American Comedy Award, Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role) for High Fidelity (2000).

2000
Won the Chicago Film Critics Association Awards: Commitment to Chicago Award. (Shared with parents Dick and Nancy Cusack, and siblings, Joan, Ann, Susie, and Bill Cusack.)

Nominated for Screen Actors Guild Awards: Actor, Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture for Being John Malkovich (1999). (Shared with Orson Bean, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, John Malkovich, Mary Kay Place, and Charlie Sheen.)

Nominated for Independent Spirit Awards: Indepentent Spirit Award, Best Male Lead for Being John Malkovich (1999).

1998
Won the Blockbuster Entertainment Award: Favorite Supporting Actor in an Action/Adventure film for Con Air (1997).

1990
Won the Chicago Film Festival: CFCA Most Promising Actor for Say Anything (1989).

Won the Joseph Jefferson Award: Best Director for Methusalem (stage production).

Won the Jefferson Citation (local Chicago theater award).


PICTURES

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Pictures 1-3 from: Classmates.com.