List of all John Cusack Movies

List of all John Cusack Movies

Summary

John Cusack is an American actor, writer, and producer. He was born on June 28, 1966, in Evanston, Illinois, USA.

Cusack began his acting career in the 1980s and quickly gained popularity for his roles in teen comedies such as “Better Off Dead” (1985) and “Say Anything” (1989). He went on to star in a variety of films in the 1990s, including “The Grifters” (1990), “Bullets over Broadway” (1994), and “Grosse Pointe Blank” (1997).

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In addition to acting, Cusack has also written and produced several films. He co-wrote and starred in the political satire “War, Inc.” (2008), and produced and starred in the horror film “1408” (2007).

Cusack has received critical acclaim for his acting performances, including a Golden Globe nomination for his role in “High Fidelity” (2000). He continues to work in the film industry, both in front of and behind the camera.

Early life

John Cusack was born on June 28, 1966, in Evanston, Illinois, USA. He is the fourth of five children born to Ann Paula “Nancy” (née Carolan) and Dick Cusack. His father was an actor, writer, and filmmaker, and his mother was a math teacher.

Cusack grew up in Evanston and attended Evanston Township High School. He began acting in his teenage years and appeared in several local theater productions. He also attended the Piven Theatre Workshop, which was co-founded by his mother.

Cusack’s siblings also went on to have successful careers in the entertainment industry. His sister Joan is an actress, and his other siblings, Ann, Bill, and Susie, are also involved in film and theater.

Cusack’s upbringing in a family involved in the arts likely played a role in his decision to pursue a career in acting.

Career

John Cusack began his acting career in the 1980s with small roles in films such as “Class” (1983) and “Sixteen Candles” (1984). He gained critical and commercial success with his starring roles in the 1985 film “Better Off Dead” and the 1989 film “Say Anything.”

Cusack continued to work steadily in the 1990s, appearing in a variety of films such as “The Grifters” (1990), “Bullets over Broadway” (1994), and “Grosse Pointe Blank” (1997). He also starred in the romantic comedy “Serendipity” (2001) and the drama “Max” (2002).

In addition to acting, Cusack has also written and produced several films. He co-wrote and starred in the political satire “War, Inc.” (2008), and produced and starred in the horror film “1408” (2007).

Cusack’s performances have been well-received by audiences and critics alike, and he has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in “High Fidelity” (2000) and was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for his role in “Being John Malkovich” (1999).

Cusack continues to work in the film industry, both in front of and behind the camera. He has also been involved in political activism and has spoken out on various social and political issues.

Political activism

John Cusack has been involved in political activism and has spoken out on various social and political issues throughout his career. He has been a vocal critic of the war in Iraq, the use of torture by the U.S. government, and the treatment of whistleblowers such as Edward Snowden.

Cusack has also been involved in environmental activism and has spoken out about the need to address climate change. He has worked with the organization Greenpeace and has supported the development of renewable energy sources.

In addition to his activism, Cusack has also been involved in various political campaigns. He has supported candidates such as Bernie Sanders and has spoken out about the need for campaign finance reform and other political reforms.

Cusack’s activism has sometimes landed him in hot water. In 2019, he was briefly detained by police in Chicago during a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, he has continued to speak out on issues he feels strongly about and has used his platform as a well-known actor to raise awareness about various social and political issues.

Personal life

John Cusack is generally private about his personal life, but it is known that he has never been married and does not have any children. He has been romantically linked to several actresses, including Neve Campbell and Uma Thurman, but has not publicly confirmed any long-term relationships.

Cusack is known for being an avid reader and has often spoken about his love of books and literature. He has even started his own book club, called Cusack’s Book Club, where he recommends and discusses books with his followers on social media.

In addition to his love of reading, Cusack is also a fan of music and has worked as a DJ, spinning records at clubs and music festivals. He has also appeared in music videos for several bands, including the Beach Boys and the New Radicals.

Cusack is also known for his interest in sports, particularly baseball, and basketball. He has been a vocal supporter of the Chicago Cubs baseball team and the Chicago Bulls basketball team, both of which are based in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois.

List of all John Cusack Movies

Here is a list of some of the most notable movies that John Cusack has appeared in, in chronological order:

1. Class (1983)
2. Sixteen Candles (1984)
3. The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
4. Better Off Dead (1985)
5. Stand by Me (1986)
6. Hot Pursuit (1987)
7. Broadcast News (1987)
8. Eight Men Out (1988)
9. Say Anything… (1989)
10. Fat Man and Little Boy (1989)
11. The Grifters (1990)
12. True Colors (1991)
13. Shadows and Fog (1991)
14. Map of the Human Heart (1992)
15. The Player (1992)
16. Bob Roberts (1992)
17. Roadside Prophets (1992)
18. Money for Nothing (1993)
19. The Paper (1994)
20. Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
21. City Hall (1996)
22. Con Air (1997)
23. Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
24. Anastasia (1997)
25. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)
26. This Is My Father (1998)
27. The Thin Red Line (1998)
28. Being John Malkovich (1999)
29. Pushing Tin (1999)
30. Cradle Will Rock (1999)
31. High Fidelity (2000)
32. America’s Sweethearts (2001)
33. Serendipity (2001)
34. Max (2002)
35. Identity (2003)
36. Runaway Jury (2003)
37. Martian Child (2007)
38. 1408 (2007)
39. War, Inc. (2008)
40. Grace is Gone (2007)
41. Igor (2008)
42. 2012 (2009)
43. The Factory (2012)
44. The Raven (2012)
45. The Frozen Ground (2013)
46. Love and Mercy (2014)
47. Chi-Raq (2015)
48. Cell (2016)
49. Arsenal (2017)
50. Distorted (2018)
51. Never Grow Old (2019)
52. Utopia (2020)

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1983	Class	Roscoe
1984	Sixteen Candles	Bryce
1984	Grandview, U.S.A.	Johnny Maine
1985	The Sure Thing	Walter “Gib” Gibson
1985	Better Off Dead	Lane Meyer
1985	The Journey of Natty Gann	Harry
1986	Stand by Me	Dennis “Denny” Lachance
1986	One Crazy Summer	Hoops McCann
1987	Hot Pursuit	Dan Bartlett
1987	Broadcast News	Angry Messenger
1988	Tapeheads	Ivan Alexeev
1988	Eight Men Out	Buck Weaver
1989	Say Anything…	Lloyd Dobler
1989	Fat Man and Little Boy	Michael Merriman
1990	The Grifters	Roy Dillon
1991	True Colors	Peter Burton
1991	Shadows and Fog	Student Jack
1992	Roadside Prophets	Caspar
1992	The Player	Himself	Cameo
1992	Map of the Human Heart	The Mapmaker
1992	Bob Roberts	Cutting Edge Host
1993	Money for Nothing	Joey Coyle
1994	Floundering	JC
1994	Bullets over Broadway	David Shayne
1994	The Road to Wellville	Charles Ossining
1996	City Hall	Deputy Mayor Kevin Calhoun
1997	Grosse Pointe Blank	Martin Q. Blank	Also co-writer and producer
1997	Con Air	U.S. Marshal Vince Larkin
1997	Chicago Cab	Scary Man
1997	Anastasia	Dimitri	Voice
1997	Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil	John Kelso
1998	This Is My Father	Eddie Sharp
1998	The Thin Red Line	Captain Gaff
1999	Pushing Tin	Nick Falzone
1999	Cradle Will Rock	Nelson Rockefeller
1999	Being John Malkovich	Craig Schwartz
2000	High Fidelity	Rob Gordon	Also co-writer and producer
2001	America’s Sweethearts	Eddie Thomas
2001	Serendipity	Jonathan Trager
2002	Max	Max Rothman	Also associate producer
2002	Adaptation	Himself	Uncredited cameo
2003	Identity	Edward “Ed” Dakota
2003	Runaway Jury	Nicholas Easter
2005	Must Love Dogs	Jake Anderson
2005	The Ice Harvest	Charlie Arglist
2006	The Contract	Ray Keene	Direct-to-VOD
2007	Grace Is Gone	Stanley Philipps	Also producer
2007	1408	Michael “Mike” Enslin
2007	Martian Child	David Gordon
2008	War, Inc.	Brand Hauser	Also co-writer and producer
2008	Igor	Igor	Voice
2009	2012	Jackson Curtis
2010	Hot Tub Time Machine	Adam Yates	Also producer
2010	Shanghai	Paul Soames	Direct-to-VOD
2012	The Raven	Edgar Allan Poe
2012	The Paperboy	Hillary Van Wetter
2012	The Factory	Mike Fletcher	Direct-to-VOD
2013	The Numbers Station	Emerson Kent	Direct-to-VOD
2013	The Frozen Ground	Robert Hansen	Direct-to-VOD
2013	The Butler	Richard Nixon
2013	Grand Piano	Clem
2013	We Are Not Animals	Tony Lovecraft	Also co-writer and executive producer
2013	Adult World	Rat Billings
2014	The Bag Man	Jack	Direct-to-VOD
2014	Maps to the Stars	Stafford Weiss
2014	Drive Hard	Simon Keller	Direct-to-VOD
2014	The Prince	Sam	Direct-to-VOD
2014	Love & Mercy	Brian Wilson
2014	Reclaim	Benjamin	Direct-to-VOD
2015	Dragon Blade	Lucius
2015	Chi-Raq	Fr. Mike Corridan
2016	Cell	Clayton Riddell	Also executive producer, direct-to-VOD
2017	Arsenal	Sal	Direct-to-VOD
2017	Blood Money	Miller	Direct-to-VOD
2017	Singularity	Elias van Dorne	Direct-to-VOD
2018	Distorted	Vernon Sarsfield
2018	River Runs Red	Horace	Direct-to-VOD
2019	Never Grow Old	Dutch Albert
2022	Pursuit	John Calloway	Direct-to-VOD