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Justin Theroux Biography (1971-)

Born August 10, 1971, in Washington, DC; son of Eugene (a corporate lawyer) and Phyllis (an author and journalist) Theroux; nephew of Paul Theroux (a travel writer); cousin of Louis Theroux (an actor, writer, and journalist). Addresses: Agent: Bill Butler, Gersh Agency, 130 West 42nd St., New York, NY 10036.; Manager: 3 Arts New York, 9460 Wilshire Blvd., 7th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.

Nationality

American

Gender

Male

Occupation

Actor

Birth Details

August 10, 1971

Washington, D.C, United States

Famous Works

• CREDITS
• Film Appearances
• Mark, I Shot Andy Warhol, Orion/Samuel Goldwyn Company, 1996
• Clarence (cowboy), Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, Buena Vista, 1997
• Mark Brooks, Dream House, 1997
• Flav, Frogs for Snakes, Artisan Entertainment, 1999
• James, Dead Broke, 1999
• Backwards Looks, Far Corners, 1999
• Timothy Bryce, American Psycho, Lions Gate Films, 2000
• Marshall, The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (also known as8 x 10), Screen Gems, 2000
• Rebecca's boyfriend, The Sleepy Time Gal, Far Corners, 2001
• Adam Kesher, Mulholland Dr. (also known as Mulholland Drive), Universal Focus, 2001
• Evil disc jockey, Zoolander, Paramount, 2001
• Seamus O'Grady, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Columbia, 2003
• Cooper "Coop" Sinclair, Duplex, Miramax, 2003
• Jack, Nowhere to Go But Up, Forensic Films, 2003
• Television Appearances
• Series
• Nick Pierce, The District, CBS, 2000-2002
• Joe, Six Feet Under, HBO, 2003
• Movies
• Daniel Beckett (some sources cite Daniel Simpson), Below Utopia (also known as Body Count), HBO, 1997
• Officer David Bontempo, Sirens, Showtime, 1999
• Episodic
• Gary Andrews, "Stephanie and the Wolves," Central Park West, CBS,1995
• Jared, "The Monogamists," Sex and the City, HBO, 1998
• Frankie, New York Undercover, Fox, 1998
• Attorney Raymond Brown, "Just Looking," Ally McBeal, Fox, 1998
• Attorney Raymond Brown, "You Never Can Tell," Ally McBeal, Fox, 1998
• Pete Gregory, "Local Hero," Spin City, ABC, 1998
• Vaughn, "Shortcomings," Sex and the City, HBO, 1999
• Simon Walker, "A Missing Link," Alias, ABC, 2003
• Simon Walker, "Repercussions," Alias, ABC, 2003
• Other
• Jack Phelan, The Last Defense (pilot), CBS, 1998
• Bronx County, 1998
• Stage Appearances
• Teddy, Hide Your Love Away, Actors' Playhouse, New York City, 1995
• Enrico, Water and Wine (one-act), Ensemble Studio Theatre, New York City, 1995
• Rodez and understudy for Solyony and Tuzenbach, Three Sisters, Roundabout Theatre Company, Criterion Center Stage Right Theatre, New York City,1997
• Robbie, Shopping and Fucking, New York Theatre Workshop, New YorkCity, 1998
• Young Kenneth Pyper, Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching towards the Somme, Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre, New York City, 2003
• Appeared as Hal, Loot, Hartford Stage Company, Hartford, CT; appeared in regional productions of Alice in Wonderland, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, and A Winter's Tale; other stage appearances includeroles in American Dream, Getting Out, Nothing to Say, School for Husbands, Tango, and Translations. Also participates in benefit performances.
• Major Tours
• Young Kenneth Pyper, Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching towards the Somme, U.S. cities, 2002
• RECORDINGS
• Videos
• Appeared in the music video "Hysteria" by Muse, 2003.

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

Periodicals

• Boston Globe, April 26, 2002
• Entertainment Weekly, May 30, 2003, p. 19
• Film Fever, October 24, 2001
• Guardian, December 29, 2001
• New York Newsday, July 1, 2003
• New York Times, July 3, 2003
• Washington Times, October 12, 2001

Electronic

• Justin Theroux Official Site, http://www.justintheroux.net, January 20, 2004