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Emile Hirsch

(An American Actor)

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Emile Hirsch is an American actor to international acclaim for his lead role in the television series "Into the Wild". Hirsch's career as an actor began when he was just 11 years old. After making his debut in the TV series "Kindred: The Embraced", Hirsch starred as a young actor in a number of popular TV shows. His onscreen presence charmed everyone and he continued to create interesting characters. In his youth, he enjoyed success playing the role of “Matthew Kidman” in the romantic drama “The Girl Next Door”.

He got his breakthrough when he played the main role in the comedy show "Into the Wild". The role brought him fame and international recognition, for which he received many awards and nominations. Emil Hirsch has since starred in films with soundtracks such as “Milk”, “Speed Race”, “Lone Survivor”, and “The Autopsy” of “Jane Doe”.  He most recently seen in “Quentin Tarantino's” hit movie “Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood" and “Raphael Monserrat's” movie "Peel." His movie, “American Night”, was released in 2019.

 

Biography

Full Name	Emile Davenport Hirsch
Date of Birth	March 13th, 1985
Birth Place	Los Angeles, California
Height	5’7”(170 cm)
Parents	Father: David Hirsch ( Manager and producer) Mother: Margaret Davenport (Book designer & teacher)
Children	Son: Valor Hirsch
Profession	American actor

 

Family and Personal Life

Emile Davenport Hirsch was born on March 13^th, 1985 in Los Angeles, California, to “Margaret Esther” and “David Hirsch”. His mother is a book designer and teacher, and his father is a manager and producer. He has an older sister named “Jennifer Bolduc”. He graduated from “Paul Revere” Middle School and then attended “The Hamilton Academy of Music and the Performing Arts” in Los Angeles. He has a son named “Valor Hirsch” born in 2013 from a previous relationship. However, Emil did not publish the information about his wife and also and maintains a reserved stance about his personal life.

 

Career

Emile Hirsch entered the theater world at a young age. Emil got his first role at the age of 11 while studying at school. He starred in " Kindred: The Embraced" in 1996, followed by other TV series such as “3rd Rock from the Sun” (1997), “Early Edition” (1997), and “Players” (1998). He made his film debut with “Gargantua” in 1998, followed by “Houdini”. Emile Hirsch showed his talent at a young age and he was never short of offers. In 1999, he starred in “Two of a Kind”, “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch”, “Promised Land”, “The Pretender”, “Profiler”, “NYPD Blue”, and “ER”.

In the new millennium, he began playing major roles in films such as “The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys” (2002), “The Emperor’s Club” (2002), and “The Mudge Boy” (2003). When he was chosen to play the title character of Matthew Kidman in "The Girl Next Door," he made his debut. In the same year, he also appeared in Dan Harris' comedy film “Imaginary Heroes”. In the following years, he acted in the films "‘Lords of Dogtown" (2005), "Alpha Dog" (2006) and "The Air I Breathe" (2007).

He got his big break when he portrayed “Chris McCandless” in the wildlife adventure movie that earned him multiple awards and nominations. The film received commercial and critical acclaim. He has appeared in “Speed Racer” (2008), “Milk” (2008), “Taking Woodstock” (2009), “Killer Joe” (2011), and “The Darkest Hour” (2011) and other hit movies. With critically acclaimed appearances in "Savages" (2012), "Twice Born" (2012), "The Motel Life" (2012), "Prince Avalanche" (2013), and "Lone Survivor" (2013), he carried on his amazing streak far into the next decade. 

In late 2013, he played “Clyde Barrow” in the miniseries “Bonnie and Clyde”. In 2015, he acted in the films "10,000 Saints” and “Just Jim", "Vincent N. Roxxy" and “The Autopsy of Jane Doe” the next year. Hirsch play Martin in “All Night” and essayed the role of Jack in “In Harm’s Way” in 2017.  In 2018, Emile Hirsch spoke out against Jim Lake Jr. His first television role in “Jim Lake Jr. in ‘Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia” was a recurring role .In the same year, he acted in the films "The Outsider", "An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn" and "Freaks".

 In 2019, he played the character of the same name in Raphael Monserrat's "Peel" and Patrick Tate in "Never Grow Old". He later starred in “Quentin Tarantino's” “Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood’ as Jay Sebring". Hirsch has a lot of work to do at the moment; among them is his next movie, “American Night”, which released in December 2019.

 

Emile Hirsch Films

1. Into the Wild (2007) (Drama, Adventure, Biography)

2. Milk (2008) (Drama, History, Biography, Romance)

3. Lone Survivor (2013) (Action, Thriller, War, Biography, Drama)

4. Venuto al mondo (2012) (Drama, Romance, War)

5. Imaginary Heroes (2004) (Comedy, Drama)

6. The Mudge Boy (2003) (Crime, Drama, Romance)

7. Lords of Dogtown (2005) (Drama, Biography, Sport)

8. The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002) (Drama, Comedy)

9. Alpha Dog (2006) (Drama, Biography, Crime)

10. The Air I Breathe (2007) (Thriller, Crime, Drama)

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Emile Hirsch

Q1: Is Emile Hirsch related to Leonardo DiCaprio?

A1: No, Emile Hirsch is not related to Leonardo DiCaprio. They are two separate individuals with no known familial connection.

Q2: What movies has Emile Hirsch been in?

A2: Emile Hirsch has appeared in various films throughout his career, including notable ones like "Into the Wild," "Milk," "Lone Survivor," and "Speed Racer."

Q3: How old is Emile Hirsch?

A3: As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, Emile Hirsch was born on March 13, 1985, which would make him [current year] - 1985 = [current age] years old.

Q4: How did Emile Hirsch get into acting?

A4: Emile Hirsch's entry into acting began at a young age. He took part in school plays and local theater before eventually moving to Los Angeles to pursue a professional acting career. His breakthrough role came with the film "The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys," which opened doors for him in the industry.

Q5: Who had a crush on Leonardo DiCaprio?

A5: Many people have had crushes on Leonardo DiCaprio over the years due to his handsome looks and successful acting career. Various fans and celebrities alike have expressed admiration for him.

Q6: What is the age difference between Leonardo DiCaprio and his GF?

A6: The age difference between Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriends has varied over the years. DiCaprio has been known to date younger women, and the age differences have ranged from a few years to more than a decade.

Q7: What was the first movie in human history?

A7: The first movie in human history is widely considered to be "Roundhay Garden Scene," a short film directed by Louis Le Prince in 1888. It is a brief clip featuring people walking in a garden.

Q8: Which movie has the most cast in the world?

A8: The movie with one of the largest ensemble casts is "Avengers: Infinity War" and its sequel "Avengers: Endgame." These films feature a vast array of characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, bringing together numerous actors.

Q9: Why was there never a Speed Racer 2?

A9: Despite the initial excitement surrounding the "Speed Racer" movie, a sequel did not materialize due to a combination of factors. The first film received mixed reviews and had a lukewarm box office performance, making it less likely for a sequel to be greenlit by the studio. Additionally, changing market trends and priorities in the film industry may have influenced the decision not to pursue a sequel.