
Celebrate beloved actor John Cusack’s birthday with a look at photos from his young days to now.
John Cusack, born June 28, 1966, is an American actor, producer and screenwriter whose career has spanned more than four decades. The Chicago native, who comes from a family of actors and filmmakers led by his father, Dick Cusack, first rose to fame in a string of beloved 1980s coming-of-age films, quickly establishing himself as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable leading men.
Cusack broke out with roles in Sixteen Candles (1984), The Sure Thing (1985), Better Off Dead (1985) and the iconic romance Say Anything… (1989). Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, he showcased his versatility with acclaimed performances in The Grifters, Bullets Over Broadway, Grosse Pointe Blank, Con Air, Anastasia, Being John Malkovich, High Fidelity, Serendipity, Identity, Runaway Jury, 1408 and 2012. He has continued acting in independent films while remaining an outspoken political activist and commentator.
Over the years, Cusack has earned a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors, balancing romantic comedies, thrillers, action films and independent dramas throughout his career.
Scroll through the gallery to see photos of John Cusack through the years.
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