Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/06/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about John Cusack
24/07/2026
Cusack announced his first graphic novel, Momo, which he wrote as a new step in his creative work beyond film. In a Variety interview published on 24/07/2026, he said the format let him tell a story without having to negotiate it with others, as a film would require. He promoted the book ahead of his appearance at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | John Paul Cusack is an American actor, producer and screenwriter. He has appeared in over ninety films across a career spanning more than four decades. |
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| Early Life | Born in Evanston, Illinois, into an Irish Catholic family. He began performing at the Piven Theatre Workshop in Chicago as a child. |
| Breakthrough | Gained recognition as a teen film star in the 1980s before establishing himself as an adult dramatic actor with The Grifters (1990) and Grosse Pointe Blank (1997). |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Evanston Township High School |
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| University | Attended New York University but left after less than a year |
Family
| Father | Richard "Dick" Cusack, actor and filmmaker (died 2003) |
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| Mother | Ann Paula "Nancy" Cusack (née Carolan) |
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Career
| Debut | Class (1983) |
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| Recognition |
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| Production | Co-founded New Crime Productions, which produced Grosse Pointe Blank |
| Publishing | First graphic novel, Momo (2026), promoted at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a commercial voiceover actor as a child | |
| 2. Worked as a stage director for theatre productions in Chicago | |
| 3. All four of his siblings are also actors |
