Josh Hartnett is an American Actor and Producer. He came into the limelight in 1997 for his role as Michael Fitzgerald in the crime drama television series Cracker. Josh Hartnett was born on July 21, 1978, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. After, His graduation in 1996, He moved to New York State. For attending the conservatory of Threatre Arts & Flim at the University of New York at Purchase.
State University of New York at Purchase (dropped out)
Educational Qualification
Some college coursework
Height
6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
Weight
Around 185 lbs (84 kg)
Eye Colour
Blue
Hair Colour
Light brown
Debut
“Cracker: Mind Over Murder” (TV series, 1997)
Parents
Wendy Anne (Kronstedt) and Daniel Thomas Hartnett
Siblings
Jessica Hartnett (sister)
Personal life
Married to Tamsin Egerton since 2021; three children
Food Habit
Vegetarian
Hobby
Playing guitar, photography
Car Collections
Unknown
Bike Collections
Unknown
Salary/Income
Unavailable
Assets
Unavailable
Net Worth
Estimated at $20 million
Early-life
Josh Hartnett was born on July 21, 1978, in Saint Paul, Minnesota and he is the son of Daniel Thomas Hartnett(Father). And Mother of Josh Hartnett is Wendy Anne. Hartnett was raised by his father and his stepmother, Molly (by profession, she is an Artist). Hartnett has done his schooling from Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School. Josh Hartnett was a good football player when he was at Minneapolis South High School. He loved to play football but he had to face an injury. And because of that injury, he had forced out of the team at the age of 16.
Josh Hartnett wants to become an Artist. However, he had gained interest in acting while working in a Video Rental Shop. He has done his graduation from High School in 1996 and moved to New York State. There he had attended the Conservatory of Threat Arts & Flims at the State University of New York at purchase. Once, Josh Hartnett was expelled by writing a letter to the dean saying that the college’s evaluation system had stifled creativity. After that, At the age of 19, He moved to Los Angeles on the recommendation of his manager. Nancy Kremer helped him in booking television commercials.
Category
Information
Born
July 21, 1978
Place
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Parents
Daniel Thomas Hartnett (father), Wendy Anne (Kronstedt) Hartnett (mother)
Siblings
Jessica Hartnett (sister)
Upbringing
Raised by father and stepmother Molly
Religion
Roman Catholic (raised)
Early Education
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School
High School
South High School (Minneapolis)
Athletic Interests
Football (until knee injury)
College
State University of New York at Purchase (dropped out)
Reason for Leaving College
Disagreement with school’s evaluation system
Move to LA
Age 19, at the recommendation of his manager
Career
Josh Hartnett’s career began in the late 90s with small television. Such as roles before landing his breakout role in the teen horror film “The Faculty” (1998). Throughout the 2000s, he balanced big-budget action movies with independent dramas like “Sin City” (2005) and “Lucky Number Slevin” (2006).” Currently, he balances acting in films like “The Fear Index” (2020) with producing and starring in the Sky Atlantic series “Paradise Lost” (2022). Hartnett’s career trajectory showcases his versatility and ability to navigate between Hollywood blockbusters and character-driven projects.
Year
Project
Role
Type
Notes
1997
Cracker: Mind Over Murder
Dennis
TV Series
Recurring role (12 episodes)
1998
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
Michael Myers
Film
Breakout role
2000
The Virgin Suicides
Trip Fontaine
Film
Critical acclaim
2001
Pearl Harbor
Danny Walker
Film
Blockbuster success
2002
Black Hawk Down
Matt Eversmann
Film
War drama
2003
Hollywood Homicide
Sonny Crockett
Film
Crime thriller
2004
Wicker Park
Matthew Simon
Film
Romantic mystery
2005
Sin City
Dwight McCarthy
Film
Neo-noir anthology
2006
30 Days of Night
Eben Olemaun
Film
Vampire horror
2006
Lucky Number Slevin
Slevin Kelevra
Film
Crime comedy
2007
The Descent
John Harris
Film
Horror
2008
August
Tom Sterling
Film
Independent drama
2009-2010
Penny Dreadful
Ethan Chandler
TV Series
Lead role
2011
One Hour Photo
Will Yorkin
Film
Psychological thriller
2012
The Sweeney
Jack Regan
Film
Crime action
2014
Tar
Peter Sarsgaard
TV Series
Miniseries
2015
The Lovers
Holt
Film
Romantic drama
2016-2017
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
Ethan Chandler
TV Series
Lead role
2018
Curiosa
John Langmore
Film
Thriller
2019
Paradise Hills
David Morgan
Film
Sci-fi mystery
2020
The Strays
Charlie
Film
Independent drama
2020
Awake
Neil Oliver
TV Series
Lead role
2023
Oppenheimer
Robert Oppenheimer
Film
Upcoming
2023
Rescued by Ruby
Grant Morrison
Film
Upcoming
Nominations & Awards
Award
Year
Category
Work
Result
Screen Actors Guild Awards
2024
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Oppenheimer
Won
Ischia International Arts Academy Acting Award
2010
Ischia Global Film & Music Fest, Italy
30 Days of Night
Won
21st Century Leaders Awards
2009
Outstanding Environmentalist
N/A
Won
GQ Männer des Jahres (GQ Men of the Year)
2007
GQ magazine, Germany
N/A
Won
ShoWest Award
2002
Male Star of Tomorrow
N/A
Won
MTV Movie Award
2002
Best Male Performance
Pearl Harbor
Nominated
Teen Choice Award
2008
Choice Movie Actor: Horror/Thriller
30 Days of Night
Nominated
Teen Choice Award
2003
Choice Male Hottie
N/A
Nominated
Teen Choice Award
2002
Film – Choice Actor, Drama/Action Adventure
Black Hawk Down
Nominated
Teen Choice Award
2002
Film – Choice Chemistry
40 Days and 40 Nights (shared with Shannyn Sossamon)
Nominated
Teen Choice Award
2002
Film – Choice Hissy Fit
40 Days and 40 Nights
Nominated
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
2017
Best TV Actor
Penny Dreadful
Nominated
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
2016
Best TV Actor
Penny Dreadful
Nominated
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
2015
Best TV Actor
Penny Dreadful
Nominated
Family
Josh Hartnett was born on July 21, 1978, In Saint Paul, Minnesota and he is the son of Daniel Thomas Hartnett(Father). And Mother of Josh Hartnett is Wendy Anne. He has three younger siblings named Jake, Joe, and Jessica.
Relationship
Name
Children
3 (names and details private)
Father
Daniel Thomas Hartnett
Mother
Wendy Anne (Kronstedt) Hartnett
Sister
Jessica Hartnett
Spouse
Tamsin Egerton
Relationships
Relationship
Partner
Duration
Details
Spouse
Tamsin Egerton
2011 – Present (Married in 2021)
Together since 2011, married in a private ceremony in November 2021. Have three children together.
Girlfriend
Amanda Seyfried
2008 – 2010
Dated for two years after meeting on the set of “Lucky Number Slevin”.
Girlfriend
Kirsten Dunst
2004 – 2005
Brief relationship after meeting at the Toronto Film Festival.
Girlfriend
Rachel Leigh Cook
2003
Dated for a few months after filming “Down with Love”.
Girlfriend
Penelope Cruz
2002 – 2003
Dated for a year after meeting on the set of “Wicker Park”.
Girlfriend
Ashley Olsen
2001 – 2002
Briefly dated after meeting at a party.
Girlfriend
Marla Sokoloff
2000 – 2001
Dated for a year after meeting on the set of “Pearl Harbor”.
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