Josh Hartnett Biography
Josh Hartnett is an American actor. He kicked off his career with a role as Michael Fitzgerald in ABC’s Cracker from 1997 to 1998. Following this, he gained recognition as a teenage heartthrob with roles in movies like Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, The Faculty (both in 1998), The Virgin Suicides (1999), Pearl Harbor, O, Black Hawk Down (all released in 2001), and 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002).
Josh Hartnett Age/ How Old is Josh Hartnett?
Hartnett is 45 years old as of 2023, he was born on July 21, 1978, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in the United States of America. Furthermore, he celebrates his birthday on July 21 every year.
How Tall is Josh Hartnett/ Josh Hartnett Height
He stands at an average height of 6 feet 3 inches tall.
Josh Hartnett Education
He went to Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School before continuing his education at Minneapolis South High School. At South High, he was active in football until a knee injury ended his playing days at age 16. Following his high school graduation in 1996, he relocated to New York to study at the Conservatory of Theatre Arts & Film at the State University of New York at Purchase. However, his time there was cut short when he was expelled for expressing his views on the college’s evaluation system. At 19 years old, he headed to Los Angeles on the advice of his manager, Nancy Kremer, who had previously assisted him in securing television commercial gigs.
Josh Hartnett Parents
Hartnett’s parents are Daniel Thomas Hartnett, a building manager and former guitarist for Al Green, and Wendy Anne (née Kronstedt). He was raised by his father and stepmother, Molly, an artist.
Josh Hartnett Siblings
Hartnett has three younger siblings:
- Jake Hartnett (half-brother)
- Joe Hartnett (half-brother)
- Jessica Hartnett (sister)
Josh Hartnett Wife
Hartnett is married to actress Tamsin Egerton. They met in 2012 on the set of the movie “The Lovers” and have been together ever since. They are known for being quite private about their relationship.
Josh Hartnett Children
Hartnett and his wife Tamsin Egerton are private about their family life, and their children’s names and genders have not been made public. However, we do know that they have four children together. Their first child was born in 2015, their second child in 2017, their third child in late 2019, and their fourth child in 2024. Hartnett revealed the birth of their fourth child during an interview at the 2024 SAG Awards.
Josh Hartnett Career
After relocating to Los Angeles, he experienced a stroke of luck by securing a role in the short-lived ABC drama series, Cracker. His venture into feature films began with Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, released on August 5, 1998, where he portrayed the son of Laurie Strode. The film achieved success at the box office.
Subsequently, Hartnett established a flourishing career in cinema, featuring in prominent movies such as The Faculty, Black Hawk Down, Lucky Number Slevin, and Pearl Harbor.
During this phase, the media promoted him as a teen heartthrob and a potential superstar; however, his discomfort with this public persona eventually led him to reconsider pursuing roles in high-profile projects.
Hartnett gained recognition as one of Teen People magazine’s “21 Hottest Stars Under 21” in 1999, and later as one of “25 Hottest Stars Under 25” and one of People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People” in 2002. Additionally, he was voted the “3rd Sexiest Male” by Bliss magazine.
In 2007, his roles included Resurrecting the Champ and the graphic novel-based 30 Days of Night, where he portrayed a small-town sheriff. Describing the latter as “supernatural, but kind of a western.” Although initially slated to play trumpet player Chet Baker in The Prince of Cool, Hartnett parted ways with the project due to creative differences with the producer.
In more recent years, he depicted Canadian journalist Victor Malarek in the crime drama Target Number One in 2020. Following that, he appeared in Guy Ritchie’s 2021 revenge drama film Wrath of Man in a supporting role before securing a part in Ritchie’s upcoming film Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre. In January 2022, Hartnett landed the role of Ernest Lawrence in Christopher Nolan’s film Oppenheimer. Moreover, in July 2022, he became part of the sixth season of Black Mirror.
Josh Hartnett Net Worth
Hartnett’s net worth is around $30 million in 2024.
Josh Hartnett Oppenheimer
Hartnett played Ernest Lawrence, a key physicist and colleague of J. Robert Oppenheimer, in Christopher Nolan’s film Oppenheimer (2023). Critics praised his performance for its nuance and portrayal of the moral complexities surrounding the development of the atomic bomb.
This role marked a significant comeback for Hartnett, who had taken a break from Hollywood in recent years. Oppenheimer brought his career full circle as it was another World War II-era film. However, this one dealt with the Manhattan Project rather than a fictionalized romantic story.
Josh Hartnett The Faculty
Hartnett played Zeke Tyler, a rebellious student in the 1998 science fiction horror film “The Faculty.” The movie follows a group of high school students who discover their teachers are alien parasites who are taking over the town. Zeke, a seemingly apathetic bad boy, becomes a reluctant hero as he joins forces with his classmates to fight the alien threat. Hartnett’s performance in “The Faculty” helped launch his career to stardom. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it has become a cult classic.
Josh Hartnett Pearl Harbor
Hartnett is indeed best known for his role as First Lieutenant Danny Walker in the 2001 epic war film Pearl Harbor. The film follows the story of two lifelong friends, Danny and Rafe (Ben Affleck). Who become fighter pilots and fall in love with the same beautiful nurse, Evelyn (Kate Beckinsale).
Their lives are forever changed on the fateful day of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor was a huge box office success, grossing over $450 million worldwide. It received mixed reviews from critics, but it remains a popular film, especially among those who grew up watching it.
Josh Hartnett Activism
In 2007, Hartnett supported the green lifestyle campaign of Global Cool while taking a break from filming. In 2011, he participated in the FWD campaign, an awareness initiative by USAID and Ad Council focused on the East Africa drought. He joined celebrities like Uma Thurman and Geena Davis in TV and Internet ads to raise awareness about the crisis.
Additionally, in 2012, Hartnett joined Barack Obama’s campaign in Minnesota, attending events such as the Minnesota Greater Together Youth Summit. He later endorsed the President on the official campaign YouTube channel. Additionally, he participated in a Q&A session at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center alongside Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak.
Josh Hartnett TV Shows
Hartnett has appeared in several television shows throughout his career, though he’s primarily known for his film roles.
- Cracker (1999): This short-lived crime drama series was Hartnett’s first major television role. He played Michael Fitzgerald, a young man who becomes the partner of a jaded criminal psychologist.
- Penny Dreadful (2014): In this gothic horror series, Hartnett played Ethan Chandler, a gunslinger who becomes embroiled in a supernatural conflict.
- Paradise Lost (2020): This limited series is a historical drama set in the aftermath of the JFK assassination. Hartnett played Yates Forsythe, a lawyer who represents Jack Ruby, the man who killed Lee Harvey Oswald.
- The Fear Index (2022): This thriller miniseries stars Hartnett as Dr. Alex Hoffman, a hedge fund manager who is suspected of fraud and murder.
- Black Mirror (2023): Hartnett appeared in an episode of the sixth season of this dystopian anthology series. Details about his character are not yet available.
Josh Hartnett Movies
Hartnett has a filmography spanning over two decades, appearing in both teen heartthrob roles and more character-driven parts.
- Oppenheimer (2023): Hartnett recently starred alongside Cillian Murphy in Christopher Nolan’s biographical film about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who led the Manhattan Project. Hartnett’s portrayal of Ernest Lawrence earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
- Sin City (2005): This neo-noir crime film is based on the graphic novel series of the same name by Frank Miller. Hartnett plays Dwight McCarthy, a private detective who becomes entangled in a web of violence and corruption.
- Black Hawk Down (2001): Hartnett starred alongside Ewan McGregor and Tom Sizemore in this war film based on the real-life Battle of Mogadishu. The film depicts the events of a failed US military mission in Somalia in 1993.
- The Virgin Suicides (1999): This Sofia Coppola-directed drama tells the story of five teenage sisters who mysteriously commit suicide in suburban Detroit. Hartnett plays Trip Fontaine, a neighborhood boy who is infatuated with one of the sisters.
- The Faculty (1998): This science fiction horror film follows a group of high school students who discover that their teachers have been replaced by alien body snatchers. Hartnett plays Zeke Tyler, a rebellious student who joins forces with his classmates to fight back.
Josh Hartnett Social Media Platforms
Hartnett is active on his social media pages. He has 21.3k Followers on Twitter, 110k Followers on Instagram, and 10k Followers on Facebook.