Jon Voight Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Family, Facts, Wiki & More

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Jon Voight was born on 29-12-1938 in Yonkers in the state of New York, United States. He is an American Film Actor, Television Actor & Theatre Actor who is best known for his work in Hollywood.

Jon Voight Complete Bio & Career

Jon" Voight was born in Yonkers, New York, the USA to Barbara and Elmer Voight. His father was a professional golfer. He studied at 'Archbishop Stepinac High School. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University, ‘The Catholic University of America’ in Washington in 1960.

His debut movie is  The Defenders Naked city. He got famous for his performance as a would-be gigolo in Midnight Cowboy in 1969. hE became a Hollywood star with his various portrayals. He worked for movie Deliverance and then as a paraplegic Vietnam veteran in Coming Home. He appeared in films like 'Anaconda' and 'Most Wanted'.  He was nominated for 'Razzie Award’ for ‘Worst Actor’ for these films.

In 1985, the man appreciated his performance as a ruthless bank robber in Runaway Train. In 1997, he performed a good role in The Rainmaker. In 2001,  got huge success from biographical performances as sportscaster Howard Cosell in Ali. Then he played Nazi officer Jürgen Stroop in Uprising in the same year. In 2005, he worked for Pope John Paul II in the television film.

He played ‘Howard Cosell,' an American sports journalist, in the biographical sports drama film 'Ali.' The film was based on the story of famous boxer Muhammad Ali. He was nominated for an 'Academy Award' for 'Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance.

Despite that, he worked in various movies like Conrack, Heat, The Odessa file, Catch-22, The champ, Runaway train, and the enemy of the state.