John Cusack is a multifaceted actor who is mostly seen as an unconventional hero. Easy on the eyes, he is known for successfully portraying gentle romantic characters in role life. In real life, he speaks out openly against political leaders who have abused their powers. Passionate about his career in the film industry, he has ventured into all areas of the field that oscillate between the role of actor and that of writer and producer.

Born name

John Paul Cusack

nickname

Johnny

Sun sign

Krebs

Place of birth

Evanston, Illinois, USA

Residence

He divides his time between his residences in –

• Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Malibu, California, USA

nationality

training

John Cusack graduated from Evanston Township High School , Illinois in 1984. He then graduated from New York University but dropped out after a year when he found the course lengthening.

occupation

Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Author, Voice Actor

family

• Father – Dick Cusack (former actor, documentary filmmaker, film production company owner)
• Mother – Ann Paula Cusack (former math teacher and political activist)
• Siblings – Joan Cusack (older sister) (actress), Ann Cusack (older sister) (actress), Bill Cusack (older brother) (actor), Susie Cusack (younger sister) (actress)
• Others – Margaret Cusack (grandmother), Dennis Joseph Cusack (grandfather), Dylan John Burke (nephew), Miles Burke (nephew)

Manager

John Cusack is managed by –

• ICM Partners, Talent and Literary Agency, Los Angeles, California, USA
• Gaby Morgerman, Agentin, William Morris Agency, Beverly Hills, Kalifornien, USA
• Ame Van Iden, Publizistin, Wolf Kasteler Van Iden & Associates, Beverly Hills, California, USA

To build

Average

Height

188 cm (6 ft 2 in)

weight

78 kg or 172 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

John Cusack dated –

1. Janice Dickinson – John reportedly had an affair with model Janice Dickinson back in the early 1980s.
2. Claire Forlani – John also had a brief fling with British actress Claire Forlani.
3. Huma Abedin – John had a brief relationship with politician and civil servant Huma Abedin, known as Hillary Clinton’s top aide and right-hand man.
4. Britney Spears – John was also linked to popular pop star Britney Spears.
5. Pamela Anderson – John was romantically involved with beauty bombshell and actress Pamela Anderson.
6. Melissa Gilbert (1983) – In 1983, John was reported to be in a relationship with actress Melissa Gilbert.
7. Jami Gertz (1983) – In 1983, John had an affair with actress Jami Gertz from July to September.
8. Lili Taylor (1988) – In September 1988, John became romantically involved with fellow Berlin actress Hi-Fi (2000) and Say Something… (1989), Lili Taylor.
9. Uma Thurman (1992) – In 1992, John was married to another popular actress, Uma Thurman.
10. Susannah Melvoin (1991-1995) – From 1991 to 1995, John was in a relationship with singer-songwriter Susannah Melvoin.
11. Gina Gershon (1992) – In 1992, John Cusack had a brief affair with actress Gina Gershon.
12. Minnie Driver (1996-1997) – In the spring of 1996, John had a passionate episode with fellow Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) actress Minnie Driver.
13. Alison Eastwood (1997) – In 1997, John was spotted playing together in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997), Alison Eastwood, with another actress .
14. Neve Campbell (1998) – From September 1998 to December 2002, John dated Canadian actress Neve Campbell.
15. Corina Katt Ayala (1999) – In 1999, he was reported to be in a relationship with Cradle Will Rock co-star Corina Katt Ayala.
16. Shoshanna Lonstein (2001) – In July 2001, there was a rumor that John was dating fashion designer Shoshanna Lonstein.
17. Meg Ryan (2002-2003) – From 2002 to 2003, John had a brief relationship with another actress he worked with in the animated film Anastasia (1997), Meg Ryan.
18. Jodi Lyn O’Keefe (2003-2009) – From 2003 to March 2009, John was in a more serious relationship with actress Jodi Lyn O’Keefe. However, they broke up when John was not ready to move on to the next phase of their relationship, marriage.
19. Jennifer Love Hewitt (2003) – In March 2003, John had a brief relationship with actress Jennifer Love Hewitt.
20. Gabriela Spanic (2003-2004) – In December 2003, Johnschwelte was dating beautiful Venezuelan actress Gabriela Spanic. They met at a friendship party in the Dominican Republic. However, their relationship did not last long.
21. Rebecca Romijn (2004) – In 2004, John was reported to be in a relationship with actress Rebecca Romijn.
22. Alexandra Kerry (2004) – That same year, in the summer of 2004, John was again linked to another talented actress, Alexandra Kerry.
23. Sheryl Crow (2007) – In 2007 he was linked to singer Sheryl Crow.
24. Brooke Burns (2010-2011) – From February 2010 to 2011, John had a brief relationship with actress Brooke Burns.

race/ethnicity

White

He is of Irish descent.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• high forehead
• long face
• Wears a scruffy look

brand promotion

John Cusack has done support work for the brands like –

• Volkswagen Eos TV
• US Cellular
• Chevrolet

Religion

His religious views are not known.

Known for

• His versatile roles in films like Better Dead (1985), Say Something… (1989), Grosse Pointe Blank (1997), Be John Malkovich (1999), Hi-Fi (2000) and The Raven (2012)
• His incredible off-screen presence as a producer has produced many notable films including We Are Not Animals (2013), Whirlpool Time Machine (2010), War, Inc. (2008), Grace Is Gone (2007) and Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
• As a writer for films such as We Are No Animals (2013), Hi-Fi (2000) and Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

first movie

In 1983, Cusack made his big screen debut in the comedy Class as Roscoe Maibaum.

He made his motion picture debut as a voice actor in the 1997 animated musical fantasy film Anastasia .

First TV show

In 1989, he first appeared on a TV show as a guest on the news talk show Today .

As a voice actor, he made his TV show debut in 1996 as the voice of Greg Frasier .

Personal trainer

John Cusack likes to include kickboxing in his training as he is a black belt in Ukidokan.

John Cusack favorite things

• Bands – The Clash, The Ramones, The Specials
• Movies – Apocalypse Now

John Cusack Facts

1. He grew up in Manhattan, New York before moving to Illinois.
2. His surname “Cusack” is a Norman name and is pronounced “Q-Zack”.
3. During his childhood, he and his siblings often played at home.
4. In 1988, he formed a Chicago-based theater company called The New Crimes , which he later co-branded with 2 of his high school friends, Steve Pink and DV DeVincentis, as a production company called New Crime Productions .
5. In 2012, Cusack became a part of the Press Freedom Foundation and soon became one of its board members.
6. Cusack co-authored a book with Arundhati Roy called Things That Can and Cannot Be Said. It documented the conversation between Cusack, Daniel Ellsberg, Arundhati Roy and Edward Snowden in a Moscow hotel. The book was published in 2016.
7. Premiere magazine ranked him number 72 for his role in Say Something… (1989) in their list of 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time .
8. He said that his Max (2002) and John Malkovich (1999) were the 2 best screenplays he had read.
9. In 2007, he was chosen as ^the 70th star for the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars in the World listing according to Empire Magazine .
10. In 1994, he and his high school friends made a bet that if they could find a way to fund Grosse Pointe Blank (1997), they would attend the 10th year of their high school reunion, and they did.
11. He is an enthusiastic supporter of the DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa) campaign founded by Bono of U2.
12. For the play Methuselah, he was honored with a 1990 Joseph Jefferson Award Citation for Director of a Play at the New Crime Productions Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
13. In 2010, for his appearance in Whirlpool Time Machine , High Times Magazine named him Stoner of the Year .
14. On April 24, 2012, he received the Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California.
15. He is a big fan of punk rock music.
16. In November 2017, Cusack resigned from America’s Democratic Socialist Party .
17. In 1988, he appeared in the music video for the song by Suicidal Tendencies Journey to the Brain .
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