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Jon Voight is an American actor who has been in the entertainment industry for over five decades. He is best known for his roles in films such as Midnight Cowboy, Deliverance, Coming Home, and Anaconda. He has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award. Voight was born on December 29, 1938, in Yonkers, New York. He is the son of Barbara (née Kamp) and Elmer Voight, a professional golfer. He has two brothers, Barry and Wesley, and a sister, Lorraine. Voight attended Catholic schools in Yonkers and later attended the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He began his acting career in the 1960s, appearing in television series such as Gunsmoke and Naked City. He made his film debut in 1967 with the film Fearless Frank. Voight has been married twice. His first marriage was to actress Lauri Peters from 1962 to 1967. His second marriage was to actress Marcheline Bertrand from 1971 to 1980. He has four children: James Haven, Angelina Jolie, and twins Knox and Vivienne. As of 2021, Jon Voight's net worth is estimated to be $50 million.

Popular As Jonathan Paul Voight
Occupation actor,producer,writer
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 29 December 1938
Birthday 29 December
Birthplace Yonkers, New York, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Jon Voight Height, Weight & Measurements

At 85 years old, Jon Voight height is 6′ 2″ .

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Who Is Jon Voight's Wife?

His wife is Lauri Peters (m. 1962-1967) Marcheline Bertrand (m. 1971-1980)

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Wife Lauri Peters (m. 1962-1967) Marcheline Bertrand (m. 1971-1980)
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Children James Haven Angelina Jolie

Jon Voight Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jon Voight worth at the age of 85 years old? Jon Voight’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Jon Voight's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Midnight Cowboy (1969)$17,000

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2016

in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (2016). "Fantastic Beasts" earned about 814 million dollars at the worldwide box office, being one of the most commercially successful films that Voight ever appeared in.

2015

As of 2015 has appeared in three films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Midnight Cowboy (1969), Deliverance (1972) and Coming Home (1978). Of those, Midnight Cowboy (1969) is a winner in the category.

2010

His 2010s notable film roles include the role of Dracula's enemy Loonardo Van Helsing in the horror film "Dracula: The Dark Prince" (2013), football coach Paul William "Bear" Bryant (1913-1983) in the sports drama "Woodlawn" (2015), and newspaper owner Henry Shaw Sr.

2009

In 2009, Voight had a notable television role, playing Jonas Hodges, the CEO of a Virginia-based private military company in the then-popular television series "24" (2001-2010, 2014). He was a main antagonist in the seventh season of the series. His role was inspired by the careers of Hessian colonel Johann Rall (c.

2007

Voight had a supporting role as John Keller, United States Secretary of Defense in the science fiction film "Transformers" (2007). The film was based on the Transformers toy line by Hasbro. It earned about 710 million dollars at the box office, one of the most commercially successful films in Voight's career.

2004

A hawk on the war on terror, he voted for George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. He actively supported Rudy Giuliani's campaign to win the Republican nomination in 2008, but later endorsed eventual nominee Sen. John McCain. He also attended the Republican National Convention in 2008. He was one of the very few American celebrities to declare his support for Donald Trump as president and spoke at his inauguration in 2017.

2002

Honored at a fundraiser for Joseph Papp Children's Humanitarian Fund in New York City in May 2002.

2001

Was cast as President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Pearl Harbor (2001) after Gene Hackman declined the role. Hackman's wife was of Japanese ancestry, and appearing in a film about the Japanese attack that precipitated the entry of the United States into World War II would have been painful for her, so Hackman turned down the role.

2000

Voight appeared in no film released in 2000, but had a busy year in 2001. He appeared in several box office hits of the year.

1999

Voight's next notable role was that of domineering coach Bud Kilmer in the sports film "Varsity Blues" (1999). The film dealt with the difficulties in the life of the players of a Texas-based high school football team, and was not expected to attract much attention by audiences. It earned about 54 million dollars at the box office, making it a modest box office hit. It is credited with introducing Voight to a next generation of fans.

1998

His next notable role was that Thomas Brian Reynolds, agent of the National Security Agency (NSA) in the action thriller "Enemy of the State" (1998). In the film, the NSA conspires to expand the surveillance powers of intelligence agencies over individuals and groups, at the cost of American citizens' right to privacy. The film was another box office success in Voight's career, earning about 251 million dollars at the box office.

In the same year, Voight played inspector Ned Kenny in the crime film "The General" (1998).

1997

Voight appeared in six different films in 1997, one of the busiest years of his career.

The most notable among them was the horror film "Anaconda" (1997), where he played obsessive hunter Paul Serone, the film's main antagonist. The film won about 137 million dollars at the box office, despite a mostly negative critical reception. For this role, Voight was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor.

1996

He had a more substantial role in the spy film "Mission: Impossible" (1996), where he played spymaster James Phelps.

1995

Voight returned to film acting with the crime drama "Heat" (1995), where he had a minor role as a fence.

1994

He also guest-starred in a 1994 episode of "Seinfeld", playing himself.

1993

In 1993 he took over the role of Woodrow F. Call from Tommy Lee Jones in Return to Lonesome Dove (1993). Three years later he was succeeded by Jonny Lee Miller, who played the younger version of Call in Dead Man's Walk (1996). That same year Miller married Voight's daughter, Angelina Jolie, making Voight a short-term father-in-law to his own successor.

1990

Voight returned to acting with the drama film "Eternity" (1990), where he was also the screenwriter. The film deals with reincarnation, as a medieval war within brothers continues in modern American politics. Following his return to acting, Voight started appearing frequently in television films and miniseries.

Voight's final film in the 1990s was "A Dog of Flanders" (1999), based on a 1872 novel by Ouida (1839-1908). He played the role of artist Michel La Grande, the mentor of Nello (played by Jeremy James Kissner), who is eventually revealed to be Nello's biological father. The film failed at the box office, failing to earn as much as its modest budget.

1989

In an episode of Seinfeld (1989), George (Jason Alexander) buys a Chrysler Lebaron convertible he believes once belonged to Jon Voight only to discover that the previous owner was actually "John" Voight, a periodontist.

1986

Voight's next role was that of Jack Chismore in the drama film "Desert Bloom" (1986). Chismore is depicted as a war veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), who is trying to raise three stepdaughters. He frequently abuses his stepdaughter Rose Chismore (played by Annabeth Gish), but is genuinely concerned for her safety when Rose runs away from home. This film was Voigh's last film role for several years, as he took a hiatus from acting.

1985

His next big success was the role of escaped convict Oscar "Manny" Manheim in "Runaway Train" (1985).

1983

Tannen in "Table for Five" (1983).

1982

In 1982, as a presenter, he accepted the Oscar for "Best Actress in a Leading Role" on behalf of Katharine Hepburn, who was not present at the awards ceremony.

1980

Helens (1980).

Voight's early 1980s roles included conman Alex Kovac in "Lookin' to Get Out" (1982) and widowed father J. P.

1979

Has played father to Ricky Schroder twice: The first time in The Champ (1979) and the second time in Return to Lonesome Dove (1993).

1978

Jon Voight is an American actor of German and Slovak descent. He has won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role as paraplegic Vietnam War veteran Luke Martin in the war film "Coming Home" (1978). He has also been nominated for the same award other two times.

His next great success was playing paraplegic war veteran Luke Martin in "Coming Home" (1978), in a role inspired by the life of war veteran and anti-war activist Ron Kovic (1976-). He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for this film.

1975

Turned down the role of Matt Hooper in Jaws (1975), which went to Richard Dreyfuss.

1974

His subsequent roles included idealistic schoolteacher Pat Conroy in "Conrack" (1974), journalist Peter Miller in "The Odessa File" (1974).

1973

Has played a boxer in two films: The All-American Boy (1973) and The Champ (1979). Was also in Ali (2001), but played the role of legendary sportscaster Howard Cosell.

1972

Voight found further critical acclaim with the thriller film "Deliverance" (1972), playing Atlanta businessman Ed Gentry. In the film, Gentry and his first are targeted by villainous mountain men in the northern Georgia wilderness. The film earned about 46 million dollars at the domestic box office, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.

1970

Voight's first role in the 1970s was playing lieutenant Milo Minderbinder in the black comedy "Catch-22" (1970).

Voight's next role was playing the left-wing student A in the political drama "The Revolutionary" (1970).

1969

He was first nominated for his role as aspiring gigolo Joe Buck in "Midnight Cowboy" (1969), He was last nominated for the award for his role as escaped convict Oscar "Manny" Manheim in "Runaway Train" (1985).

Voigh't third film appearance was "Midnight Cowboy" (1969), his first great success. He played the role of a naive hustler from Texas who tries to become a gigolo in New York City. The film was critically acclaimed, and became the only X-rated feature to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

1967

Voight made his film debut in the superhero comedy "Fearless Frank" (1967), playing the role of the eponymous superhero. Frank was depicted as a murder victim who gets resurrected and granted superpowers by a scientist.

1966

The film was an adaptation of the popular television series "Mission: Impossible" (1966-1973), about the adventures of a group of secret agents.

1965

James is most famous for writing the hit songs "Wild Thing" (1965) and "Angel of the Morning" (1967). Voight was educated at Archbishop Stepinac High School, an all-boys Roman Catholic high school located at White Plains, New York. At the time, the school was operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. He took an interest in acting in his high school years, performing a comedic role in the school's annual musical, "The Song of Norway".

His first notable theatrical role was playing the illegal immigrant Rodolfo in a 1965 Off-Broadway production of the play "A View from the Bridge" (1955) by Arthur Miller (1915-2005). In the play, Rodolfo is the love interest of the American girl Catherine, and disliked by her uncle and guardian Eddie Carbone (who is in love with his niece).

1962

He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, but the award was instead won by rival actor Andre Braugher (1962-).

1961

The film was based on a 1961 satirical novel by Joseph Heller (1923-1999), and offered a satirical view on war and bureaucracy.

1960

He majored in art, and graduated in 1960. He was 22-years-old at the time of graduation. He then moved to New York City, having decided to pursue an acting career.

In the early 1960s, Voight primarily worked as a television actor. He guest starred in episodes of then-popular television series, such as "Naked City", "The Defenders", "NET Playhouse", "12 O'Clock High", and "Gunsmoke".

1956

He graduated in 1956, at the age of 18. Voight continued his education at The Catholic University of America, located in Washington, D. C. .

1955

He lost the award to rival actor Kevin Costner (1955-).

1950

He was again nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor, but the Award was instead won by rival actor William Hurt (1950-).

1949

The film was loosely based on the career of Irish crime boss Martin Cahill (1949-1994), who was nicknamed "the General". The film was critically acclaimed and director John Boorman won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Director.

The award was instead won by rival actor Jim Broadbent (1949-). It was Voight's fourth and (so far) last nomination for an Academy Award.

1938

In 1938, Voight was born in Yonkers, New York. His parents were professional golfer Elmer Voight (original name Elemír Vojtka) and his wife Barbara Kamp. His paternal grandfather was a Slovak immigrant, as were the parents of his paternal grandmother. His maternal grandfather was a German immigrant, as were the parents of his maternal grandmother. His maternal great-uncle was political activist Joseph P.

1937

Voight has two siblings: volcanologist Barry Voight (1937-) and singer-songwriter James Wesley Voight (pseudonym Chip Taylor, 1940-). Barry is most famous for first predicting and then investigating the eruption of Mount St.

His co-star Jane Fonda (1937-) won her second Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in this film.

1926

The role of James Phelps was previously played by actor Peter Graves (1926-2010). The film was a great commercial success, earning about 458 million dollars at the worldwide box office.

1920

Voight had a notable role playing Pope John Paul II (1920-2005, term 1978-2005) in the miniseries "Pope John Paul II" (2005).

1918

He was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, for his role as sports journalist Howard Cosell (1918-1995) in "Ali" (2001).

1910

His paternal grandfather, George Voytka, was a Slovak immigrant and his paternal grandmother Nellie was of Slovak ancestry. His mother Barbara Kamp (Barbara Voight) (born in New York, 7 January 1910 and died in Palm Beach County, FL, 3 December 1995) was the daughter of Joseph Kamp, a German immigrant, and wife Margaret Franz, also the daughter of German immigrants.

1909

His father Elmer Voytka, later Voight (born 29 October 1909 and died June 1973), was a professional golfer.

1907

Voight was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor, but the award was instead won by rival actor John Wayne (1907-1979).

1900

Kamp (1900-1993), a leader of the anti-communist organization "Constitutional Educational League".

1882

He played President of the United States Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945, term 1933-1945) in the war drama "Pearl Harbor", Lara Croft's father Lord Richard Croft in the action film "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider", coal-miner and working class father Larry Zoolander in action comedy "Zoolander", and sports journalist Howard Cosell in the biographical film "Ali". For his role in "Ali", Voight was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

1848

The historical Brocius was an an enemy of the Esrp family, and was killed by Wyatt Earp (1848-1929).

1845

Voiight's second film role was playing historical gunman and outlaw Curly Bill Brocius (1845-1882) in the Western film "Hour of the Gun" (1967).

1726

1726-1776), German industrialist Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach (1907-1967), and private military company CEO Erik Prince (1969-).