Justin Theroux, 1971
Writers · August 10, 1971
Justin Theroux
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Justin Theroux is 54 years old, born August 10, 1971 in United States · Leo.
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About
Justin Theroux pivoted from surrealist cinema to prestige TV and blockbuster franchises, spanning screenwriting, acting, and directing. Born August 10, 1971, in the US, he gained early recognition collaborating with David Lynch on Mulholland Drive (2001) and Inland Empire (2006). He wrote Tropic Thunder (2008) and Iron Man 2 (2010), then anchored HBO's The Leftovers as Kevin Garvey, earning a Critics' Choice nomination. As a Leo, he balances artistic ambition with mainstream appeal.
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Biography
Justin Theroux is an American actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker born August 10, 1971. He gained recognition through his partnership with David Lynch, appearing in the surrealist films Mulholland Drive (2001) and Inland Empire (2006). His acting credits span comedy—Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997), Zoolander (2001), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)—and prestige drama, including American Psycho (2000) and Miami Vice (2006). As a screenwriter, he penned the comedies Tropic Thunder (2008) and Rock of Ages (2012), plus the superhero film Iron Man 2 (2010). He made his directorial debut with Dedication (2007).
Theroux's television breakthrough came as Kevin Garvey in the HBO mystery series The Leftovers (2014–2017), earning widespread praise and a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series. His subsequent TV roles include Joe in Six Feet Under (2003–2004), Dr. James Mantleray in Netflix's Maniac (2018), Allie Fox in Apple TV+'s The Mosquito Coast (2021–2023), and Mr. House in Amazon Prime Video's Fallout (2025–present). Recent film work includes The Girl on the Train (2016), Bumblebee (2018), Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), and The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026). As a Leo, Theroux channels both dramatic depth and comedic timing. His life-path number of 9 suggests a career marked by transformation and creative reinvention across multiple mediums.
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Trivia
- Theroux collaborated with director David Lynch on two surrealist films, Mulholland Drive and Inland Empire, early in his career.
- He received a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for his role as Kevin Garvey in The Leftovers.
- Beyond acting, Theroux has worked as a screenwriter and director, penning Tropic Thunder and Iron Man 2, and directing Dedication.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Justin Theroux often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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- Justin Theroux was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
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