Profile | プロフィール
Born / 出身
February 17, 1981 | Los Angeles, California, USA
Age / 年齢
43 years old (as of 2025)
Occupation / 職業
Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Entrepreneur
俳優、映画監督、プロデューサー、脚本家、起業家
Biography | 経歴
[English] Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt is an American actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur who successfully transitioned from child actor to respected adult performer. Beginning his career at age six in television commercials and the sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996-2001), Gordon-Levitt reinvented himself in the 2000s with critically acclaimed performances in independent films like (500) Days of Summer (2009), Brick (2005), and 50/50 (2011). He gained worldwide recognition for his roles in Christopher Nolan’s Inception (2010) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012), as well as his portrayal of Edward Snowden in Oliver Stone’s Snowden (2016). Beyond acting, Gordon-Levitt founded the online creative collaboration platform HitRECord in 2004, which evolved into an Emmy-winning production company. He made his directorial debut with Don Jon (2013) and has continued to balance mainstream films with independent projects, demonstrating versatility across comedy, drama, action, and musical genres.
[日本語] ジョセフ・レナード・ゴードン＝レヴィットは、子役から尊敬される成人俳優への転身に成功したアメリカの俳優、映画製作者、起業家です。6歳でテレビCMとシットコム『サード・ロック』(1996-2001)でキャリアを開始し、2000年代に『(500)日のサマー』(2009)、『ブリック』(2005)、『50/50 フィフティ・フィフティ』(2011)などのインディペンデント映画での批評的に評価された演技で再発明しました。クリストファー・ノーランの『インセプション』(2010)と『ダークナイト ライジング』(2012)、オリバー・ストーンの『スノーデン』(2016)でのエドワード・スノーデン役で世界的認知を獲得。俳優業の他に、2004年にオンライン創作コラボレーションプラットフォームHitRECordを設立し、エミー賞受賞プロダクションに発展させました。『ドン・ジョン』(2013)で監督デビューし、メインストリーム映画とインディペンデント作品のバランスを取り続け、コメディ、ドラマ、アクション、ミュージカルジャンル全体で多才さを示しています。
Highlights / 主な歩み:
- 1988-1992: Child actor in TV films and commercials; film debut in Beethoven (1992). / 子役としてテレビ映画やCMに出演。『ベートーベン』(1992)で映画デビュー。
- 1996-2001: Starred in sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun; two Emmy nominations. / シットコム『サード・ロック』主演。エミー賞2回ノミネート。
- 2001: Took break from acting to attend Columbia University. / コロンビア大学に通うため演技活動を休止。
- 2004: Founded HitRECord, online creative collaboration platform. / オンライン創作コラボレーションプラットフォームHitRECordを設立。
- 2005: Career reinvention with Brick; Sundance Special Jury Prize. / 『ブリック』でキャリア再発明。サンダンス審査員特別賞。
- 2009: Breakthrough adult role in (500) Days of Summer; Golden Globe nomination. / 『(500)日のサマー』で成人役のブレイクスルー。ゴールデングローブノミネート。
- 2010: Starred in Inception as Arthur; worldwide recognition. / 『インセプション』でアーサー役。世界的認知。
- 2011: Received critical acclaim for 50/50; cancer survivor portrayal. / 『50/50』で批評的成功。がんサバイバー役。
- 2012: Played John Blake in The Dark Knight Rises; $1B+ box office. / 『ダークナイト ライジング』でジョン・ブレイク役。$1B+興行収入。
- 2013: Directorial debut with Don Jon; wrote, directed, and starred. / 『ドン・ジョン』で監督デビュー。脚本・監督・主演。
- 2013-2014: Hosted HitRECord on TV; won Emmy Award. / 『HitRECord on TV』ホスト。エミー賞受賞🏆。
- 2016: Portrayed Edward Snowden in Snowden; critical acclaim for performance. / 『スノーデン』でエドワード・スノーデン役。演技で批評的成功。
- 2021: Starred in The Trial of the Chicago 7; SAG Award (Ensemble). / 『シカゴ7裁判』出演。SAG賞(アンサンブル)受賞。
Filmography (Selected) | 主な作品(選抜)
Child Actor Era / 子役時代
| Year | Title (English / Japanese) | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Beethoven / ベートーベン | Kid at Party | Uncredited film debut |
| 1992 | A River Runs Through It / リバー・ランズ・スルー・イット | Young Norman Maclean | Robert Redford / Brad Pitt |
| 1994 | Angels in the Outfield / 天使にラブ・ソングを | Roger Bomman | Disney / Danny Glover |
| 1996 | The Juror / ザ・ジュリー | Oliver | Demi Moore, Alec Baldwin |
| 1998 | Halloween H20: 20 Years Later / ハロウィンH20 | Jimmy Howell | Jamie Lee Curtis |
Television Breakthrough / テレビでのブレイクスルー
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-2001 | 3rd Rock from the Sun / サード・ロック | Tommy Solomon | NBC | Emmy nom (2×) 🌟🌟 / 6 seasons / Teenage alien |
Career Reinvention (2000s) / キャリア再発明(2000年代)
| Year | Title (English / Japanese) | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Manic | Lyle Jensen | Don Cheadle / Psychiatric hospital |
| 2004 | Mysterious Skin / ミステリアス・スキン | Neil McCormick | Gregg Araki / Controversial / Breakthrough adult role |
| 2005 | Brick / ブリック | Brendan Frye | Rian Johnson #1 / Neo-noir / Sundance Special Jury Prize 🏆 |
| 2007 | The Lookout / ルックアウト | Chris Pratt | Jeff Daniels / Brain injury survivor |
| 2008 | Stop-Loss / ストップ・ロス | Tommy Burgess | Iraq War / Ryan Phillippe |
| 2009 | (500) Days of Summer / (500)日のサマー | Tom Hansen | Zooey Deschanel / Golden Globe nom 🌟 / Indie hit / $60M |
Mainstream Success / メインストリームでの成功
| Year | Title (English / Japanese) | Role | Award | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Inception / インセプション | Arthur | Christopher Nolan / Point man / $839M / Iconic rotating hallway fight | |
| 2011 | 50/50 / 50/50 フィフティ・フィフティ | Adam Lerner | Golden Globe nom 🌟 | Seth Rogen / Cancer survivor / $41M |
| 2012 | The Dark Knight Rises / ダークナイト ライジング | John Blake / Robin | Christopher Nolan / Police officer / $1.081B | |
| 2012 | Looper / LOOPER/ルーパー | Young Joe | Rian Johnson #2 / Time-travel / Bruce Willis / $176M | |
| 2012 | Lincoln / リンカーン | Robert Todd Lincoln | Spielberg / President’s son / Best Picture nom | |
| 2012 | Premium Rush / プレミアム・ラッシュ | Wilee | Bike messenger / Action thriller |
Directorial Work & Diverse Roles / 監督作品と多様な役柄
| Year | Title (English / Japanese) | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Don Jon / ドン・ジョン | Jon Martello | Writer/Director/Star / Porn addiction / Scarlett Johansson / $39M |
| 2015 | The Walk / ザ・ウォーク | Philippe Petit | Robert Zemeckis / Tightrope walker / Twin Towers / $61M |
| 2016 | Snowden / スノーデン | Edward Snowden | Oliver Stone / NSA whistleblower / $37M |
Recent Work / 近年の作品
| Year | Title (English / Japanese) | Role | Award | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Trial of the Chicago 7 / シカゴ7裁判 | Tom Hayden | SAG Award (Ensemble) 🏆 | Aaron Sorkin / Netflix / 1968 protests / Best Picture nom |
| 2020 | Project Power / プロジェクト・パワー | Frank | Netflix / Jamie Foxx / Sci-fi action | |
| 2021 | 7500 | Tobias Ellis | Hijacking thriller / Real-time | |
| 2022 | Super Pumped (TV) | Travis Kalanick | Showtime / Uber founder / Miniseries | |
| 2024 | Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F | Detective Bobby Abbott | Netflix / Eddie Murphy |
HitRECord & Creative Entrepreneurship / HitRECordと創造的起業
Founding & Evolution:
2004 – Initial Launch:
- Created as online collaborative production platform
- Named after brother’s recording advice: “hit record”
- Artists contribute to collaborative projects
- Music, art, video, writing
2010 – Relaunch:
- Rebuilt after learning from initial version
- Community-driven creative projects
- Profit-sharing model for contributors
- Open collaboration ethos
2013-2014 – HitRECord on TV:
- Variety show on Pivot network
- Showcased community creations
- 2 seasons, 16 episodes
- Won Primetime Emmy Award 🏆
2015 – Second Emmy Win:
- Outstanding Interactive Program
- Continued innovation
Evolution:
- Production company
- Short films, music videos
- Books published
- Brand partnerships
Philosophy:
Collaborative Creation:
- “Everyone’s creative contribution matters”
- Anti-hierarchical structure
- Revenue sharing with contributors
- Community over individual
DIY Ethos:
- Internet-enabled creativity
- Democratization of art
- Professional + amateur collaboration
Directorial Work / 監督作品
Don Jon (2013):
Triple Threat:
- Writer, Director, Star
- Feature debut
- Sundance premiere
Story:
- Porn addiction and modern relationships
- New Jersey guido character
- Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore
Reception:
- $39M box office (modest budget)
- Mixed reviews, praised for ambition
- “Promising debut”
Themes:
- Objectification (both male and female)
- Media influence on relationships
- Real intimacy vs. fantasy
Future Directing:
- Occasional mentions of second feature
- Focus on acting and HitRECord in recent years
- Open to returning to director’s chair
Acting Style & Range / 演技スタイルと幅
Versatility:
Comedy:
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (sitcom timing)
- (500) Days of Summer (rom-com)
- Don Jon (dark comedy)
Drama:
- 50/50 (cancer drama)
- Snowden (biopic)
- The Trial of the Chicago 7 (historical drama)
Action:
- Inception (heist thriller)
- The Dark Knight Rises (superhero)
- Premium Rush (urban action)
- G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra (blockbuster)
Musical:
- Song and dance in various projects
- Musical theater background
- HitRECord music videos
Signature Qualities:
Everyman Charm:
- Relatable, accessible presence
- Boy-next-door quality
- Likable protagonists
Intelligence:
- Cerebral characters
- Tech-savvy roles (Snowden, Inception)
- Articulate performances
Physical Commitment:
- Learned tightrope walking (The Walk)
- Fight choreography (Inception)
- Bike stunts (Premium Rush)
- Method preparation
Transformation Ability:
- Edward Snowden accent/mannerisms
- Philippe Petit’s French accent
- Don Jon’s Jersey persona
- Young Bruce Willis (Looper)
Christopher Nolan Collaborations / クリストファー・ノーランとのコラボレーション
Inception (2010):
Role: Arthur (The Point Man)
- Dream heist team member
- Right-hand to Cobb (DiCaprio)
- Logic and precision
Iconic Scene:
- Rotating hallway fight
- Practical effects (rotating set)
- Zero-gravity combat
- Viral clip, endlessly referenced
Impact:
- Career-defining role
- Worldwide recognition
- $839M box office
- Established as leading man
The Dark Knight Rises (2012):
Role: John Blake (Police Officer / Robin)
- Gotham City cop
- True believer in Batman
- Revealed as Robin at end
Character Arc:
- Orphan like Bruce Wayne
- Successor to Batman legacy
- Discovers Batcave (final scene)
Reception:
- Fan-favorite character
- “Robin” twist polarizing
- Strong performance in ensemble
Box Office:
- $1.081 billion
- Nolan trilogy conclusion
Legacy:
- 2 for 2 with Nolan (both massive hits)
- Demonstrated range (action + drama)
- Part of iconic filmography
Rian Johnson Collaborations / ライアン・ジョンソンとのコラボレーション
Brick (2005):
Career Reinvention:
- Post-3rd Rock comeback
- Neo-noir high school mystery
- Dashiell Hammett-style dialogue
Reception:
- Sundance Special Jury Prize 🏆
- Cult classic status
- Launched both careers
Innovation:
- Unique genre blend
- Hard-boiled detective + teen drama
- Critical darling
Looper (2012):
Time-Travel Sci-Fi:
- Assassin kills future self
- Young Joe vs. Old Joe (Bruce Willis)
- Complex narrative
Performance:
- Studied Bruce Willis mannerisms
- Physical transformation (makeup)
- Action + emotional depth
Box Office:
- $176M worldwide
- Certified Fresh (93% RT)
Themes:
- Sacrifice and redemption
- Causality and choice
- Violence and consequences
Partnership:
- Mutual career elevation
- Creative trust
- Johnson’s Knives Out films (JGL not cast, but supportive)
Awards & Recognition | 受賞歴
Emmy Awards (エミー賞)
Won (受賞):
- Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media – HitRECord on TV (2014) 🏆
- Outstanding Interactive Program – HitRECord on TV (2015) 🏆
Nominated (ノミネート):
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – 3rd Rock from the Sun (1997, 1998) 🌟🌟
Golden Globe Awards (ゴールデングローブ賞)
Nominated (ノミネート):
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical – (500) Days of Summer (2010) 🌟
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical – 50/50 (2012) 🌟
Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG)
Won (受賞):
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast – The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2021) 🏆
Independent Spirit Awards
Nominated (ノミネート):
- Best Male Lead – Mysterious Skin (2005)
Sundance Film Festival
Won (受賞):
- Special Jury Prize for Originality of Vision – Brick (2005) 🏆
Saturn Awards (SF/Fantasy/Horror)
Won (受賞):
- Best Supporting Actor – Inception (2011) 🏆
Nominated (ノミネート):
- Multiple nominations for Looper, Inception
Box Office Performance / 興行成績
Highest-Grossing Films:
- The Dark Knight Rises (2012) – $1.081 billion
- Inception (2010) – $839 million
- G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra (2009) – $302 million
- Looper (2012) – $176 million
- Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014) – $173 million
- (500) Days of Summer (2009) – $60 million (indie hit)
- The Walk (2015) – $61 million
Career Achievement:
- Films have grossed over $3 billion worldwide
- Consistent performer in both indie and blockbuster
- Proven box office draw in ensemble and lead roles
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