Emile Hirsch

Biography

Born 03/13/1985

Often likened to River Phoenix and Leonardo DiCaprio for his boyish looks and his penchant for intense, thoughtful young adult characters, Emile Hirsch began his career as a teen guest in television dramas before earning a solid dramatic reputation in indie films. Following an acclaimed starring...
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Awards

  • In 2009, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble
  • In 2007, received National Board of Review Award for Breakthrough Performance by an Actor

Highlights

  • In 2009, Played a Vietnam vet in Ang Lee's "Taking Woodstock"
  • In 2008, Played the lead role in the Wachowski brothers' live action film adaptation of the 1960s Japanese series "Speed Racer"
  • In 2008, Portrayed activist Cleve Jones in director Gus Van Sant's biopic "Milk"

Family & Companions

  • Margaret Davenport: mother (Designed pop-up books; moved with son to Santa Fe, New Mexico after she divorced Emile's father)
  • Jenny Hirsch: sister (Older; lives in Manhattan; married with two children)
  • David Hirsch: father (Divorced from Emile's mother)

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