Jon Voight biography: wiki, partner, age, Angelina Jolie, midnight cowboy, and monetary situation.
Jon Voight is an American actor who rose to prominence in the late 1960s with his Oscar-nominated performance in Midnight Cowboy as Joe Buck, an ambitious gigolo (1969). Jon became well-known as a businessperson involved in homicide in Deliverance (1972), a disabled Vietnam veteran in Coming Home (1978), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor, and a financially troubled former boxing champion in the remake of The Champ (1979).
Jon Voight: Profile Summary
| Full name | Jonathan Vincent Voight |
| Pseudonym | Jon Voight |
| Sex | Male |
| Profession(s) | American actor |
| Citizenship | American |
| Birthplace | Yonkers, New York, United States |
| Date of Birth | 29-Dec-38 |
| Present Age | 83 years old |
| Height | 1.89 m |
| Height (Feet) | 6 feet and 2 inches |
| Height (cm) | 189 cm |
| Weight | 100 kg |
| Weight in pounds | 220 pounds |
| Marital State | Divorced |
| Significant Other | Marcheline Bertrand(m. 1971-1980), Lauri Peters(m. 1962-1967) |
| Children | Yes (Angelina Jolie, James Haven) |
| Net Worth | $60 million |
Jon Voight: Biography and Early Life
Jon Voight entered this world on 29 December 1938 in Yonkers, New York, to Barbara and Elmer Voight, who was a professional golfer. He has two siblings: Barry Voight, a volcanologist at Pennsylvania State University, and James Wesley Voight, a musician and songwriter best recognized as Chip Taylor. He was raised in a Catholic family and attended Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York, where he nurtured a passion for acting.
Jon Voight: Age, Height, Weight & Physical Features
So, what is Jon Voight’s age in 2022, and what are his measurements? As of today, 30th June 2022, Jon Voight is 83 years old, having been born on 29 December 1938. He measures 6′ 1.5″ in feet and inches, and 187 cm in centimeters tall, weighing approximately 194 lbs in pounds and 84 kg in kilograms.
Jon Voight: Academic Background
Voight attended Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York. His love for acting thrived there; he began playing the comedic role of Count Pepi Le Loup in the school’s annual musical event “The Song of Norway.” He graduated in 1956 and subsequently enrolled at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., majoring in arts, graduating in 1960 with a BA. After completing his studies, he moved to pursue his acting aspirations, graduating from the Neighbourhood Playhouse School of the Theatre.
Jon Voight: Personal Life- Relationships, Partners, Children
Voight wed actress Laurie Peters in 1962; they met while both starred in the original Broadway production of The Sound of Music, but they later separated in 1967. He remained single for nearly a decade, before marrying another actress, Marcheline Bertrand, in 1971.
In 1973, they had a son named James Havel, and two years later, a daughter named Angelina Jolie was born. They followed their parent’s footsteps into the entertainment industry, becoming actors and producers. However, their married life faced challenges, resulting in them filing for divorce in 1978, with separation finalized in 1980.
After his second divorce, he abstained from serious relationships for almost 40 years, although he dated various women during that time, including Linda Mornay, and Rebecca De Mornay, among others.
Jon Voight: Career Path
Voight’s theatrical career commenced in 1965 when he played the character Rodolfo in Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, though his movie career didn’t kick off until 1967. In 1969, he secured a role in Midnight Cowboy, marking the beginning of his illustrious career.
In 1973, he portrayed a confused young boxer in All American Boy. In 1975, he was offered the part of Matt Hooper in Jaws, which he declined, allowing Richard Dreyfuss to take the role. In 1986, he appeared in Desert Bloom, describing it as a spiritual awakening. In 1992, he was featured in the HBO production The Last of His Tribe.
Later, in 1996, he participated in the hit film Mission: Impossible, playing the role of spymaster James Phelps. In 2001, he was cast as President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Pearl Harbour. On 26 March 2019, Voight was appointed to a six-year term on the Board of Trustees of the Kennedy Centre in Washington DC.
Jon Voight: Honors
Jon Voight has earned various awards and nominations throughout his career, including:
1969 BAFTA Awards for Best Newcomer for the film “Midnight Cowboy” (won)
1972 Academy Awards for Best Actor- Motion Picture Drama for the film “Midnight Cowboy” (won)
1975 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for the movie “Conrack” (nominated)
1978 Cannes Film Festival for Best Actor for the film “Coming Home” (won)
1979 Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor Motion Picture Drama for “The Champ” (nominated)
1992 Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor Miniseries or Television Film for “The Last of His Tribe” (nominated)
2001 Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for “Uprising.”
2013 Satellite Awards for Best Supporting Actor Series, Miniseries or Television Film for “Ray Donovan” (nominated)
2015 Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for “Ray Donovan” (nominated)
Jon Voight: Financial Outlook
He possesses a financial worth of $60 Million.
