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".
Ever since he made his way into the American consciousness with his Oscar-nominated portrayal of Joe Buck, the naïve Texan-turned-New York City hustler in "Midnight Cowboy" (1969), actor Jon Voight was associated with the angst and unruliness that typified the late-1960s counterculture.
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. Voight appeared in no film released in 2000, but had a busy year in 2001.
Actors Lewis Wilson and Robert Lowery first appeared as the character in the serial films, Batman (1943) and Batman and Robin (1949). While Adam West reprised his role as Batman from the 1960s television series in Batman: The Movie (1966).
Despite originally adopting liberal views, Voight has gained attention in his later years for his outspoken conservative and religious beliefs. He is the father of actress Angelina Jolie and actor James Haven.
EXCLUSIVE: Jon Voight has signed with Gersh for represenation. Known for his critically acclaimed performances in Coming Home and Ray Donovan, the Oscar and Emmy winning actor has not slowed down one bit. Next up for Voight is the Francis Ford Coppola's long awaited epic Megalopolis, which is set to bow next year.
They reconciled when they appeared together in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), but their relationship again deteriorated. Jolie petitioned the court to legally remove her surname, Voight, in favor of her middle name, which she had long used as a stage name; the name change was granted on September 12, 2002.
When Dennis Weaver landed the role of Chester Goode, it was apparent that he was leading man material. To create a more fitting character, Dennis Weaver began portraying Chester Goode with a limp and speaking in a Midwestern twang—a decision that would ultimately help steer his decision to leave the series.
Burt Reynolds Left Gunsmoke Because His Movie Career Was Taking Off. During a summer hiatus from shooting Gunsmoke Reynolds went and shot a movie and started to be noticed as a movie star. Milburn explained to him, “Your movies are taking off — get out of here," and Reynolds listened.
On her father's side, Jolie is of German and Slovak descent, and on her mother's side, she is of primarily French Canadian, Dutch, and German ancestry.
Marcia Lynne "Marcheline" Bertrand (May 9, 1950 – January 27, 2007) was an American actress. She was the former wife of actor Jon Voight, and the mother of actress Angelina Jolie and actor James Haven.
James Haven (born James Haven Voight; May 11, 1973) is a former American actor. He is the son of actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand, and the older brother of actress Angelina Jolie.
Ron Lester, whose husky character Billy Bob provided much of the comic relief in the 1999 Texas high-school football drama Varsity Blues, died Friday of organ failure. He was 45.
What football movie on Netflix is based on a true story?
A supermarket employee earns a shot at Super Bowl stardom after he's recruited into the ranks of American pro football. Based on a true story. Watch all you want.
Now, we're moving on to the 1999 classic Varsity Blues! Filmed in 1998, the film was fictionally set in West Canaan, Texas but actually shot in Coupland and Elgin, with two memorable scenes filmed in Austin proper.
“I make little messages and little drawings,” Jon continued about his grandchildren, whom he is seeing more regularly since he and Angelina, his daughter with the late actress Marcheline Bertrand, patched up their relationship.
Who is the only biological child of Angelina Jolie?
She gave birth to her first biological child, Shiloh, in 2006. Then Jolie adopted Pax (who is actually her second-oldest child), and she gave birth to twins Knox and Vivienne in 2008.
Hear Christopher Plummer's Original Version of 'Edelweiss' on New Deluxe Edition 'Sound of Music' Soundtrack. While the veteran actor sang the iconic songs on camera, his vocals were dubbed over by playback singer Bill Lee for the 1965 film.
Who did Carrie Underwood play in The Sound of Music?
On November 30, 2012, the network announced that country music singer and American Idol fourth season winner Carrie Underwood would star as Maria von Trapp in the production.
