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Justin Theroux Biography

Birth Name:Justin Paul Theroux

Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

  • Is an avid supporter of the nonprofit pet charity Austin Pets Alive!
  • Honed his acting talents at the British American Drama Academy
  • Graduated from Bennington College in 1989
  • Got married to actress Jennifer Aniston in 2015
  • In addition to being a talented actor, he is an accomplished screenwriter and has lent his talents to films, including "Tropic Thunder" and "Iron Man 2․"
  • Broke into the world of screenwriting when he met his writing partner and friend, Ben Stiller
  • Attended his first prom in 1985 with filmmaker Rachel Grady

Awards

  • 2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016Dorian Award-TV Performance of the Year - Actor: nominated
  • 2016Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
  • 2016INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2017Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
  • 2017IGN Award-Best Dramatic TV Performance: nominated
  • 2017INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2017OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2018IGN Award-Best Comedic TV Performance: nominated
  • 2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Actor of the Decade: nominated
  • 2019INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: nominated
  • 2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special (Live): winner
  • 2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special (Live): winner
  • 2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special (Live): nominated
  • 2023OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology Series: nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series or TV Movie: nominated
  • 2024Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
  • 2025CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated