Joseph Cross
Biography
Joseph Michael Cross, born on May 28, 1986, is a talented American actor and producer who began his career in the spotlight as a child. He made his mark in the film industry with notable performances in the 1998 movies Desperate Measures, Wide Awake, and Jack Frost. His acting prowess earned him the Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in Running with Scissors (2006). Cross has also been a part of significant projects such as Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Untraceable (2008), Milk (2008), and Lincoln (2012), showcasing his versatility across various genres.
From 1999 to 2004, he gained recognition for his portrayal of Casey Hughes on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns, where he captivated audiences with his compelling performance. In more recent years, Cross has continued to make his mark on television, featuring in the acclaimed HBO limited series Big Little Lies in 2017 and the gripping Netflix crime drama series Mindhunter. With a career spanning over two decades, Joseph Cross remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for his dedication to his craft and ability to bring complex characters to life on screen.
Filmography
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Last Weekend
2014 • Roger Green
Son of Morning
2011 • Philip Katz
Born to Race
2011 • Danny Krueger
Lincoln
2012
Mine Games
2012 • Michael
Strangers with Candy
2006 • Derrick Blank
Licorice Pizza
2021
Wide Awake
1998 • Joshua Beal
Milk
2008 • Dick Pabich
Falling Up
2009 • Henry O'Shea
Jack Frost (1998)
1998 • Charlie Frost
Desperate Measures
1998 • Matthew Conner
Devotion (2022)
2022
Untraceable
2008 • Owen Reilly
Running with Scissors
2006 • Augusten Burroughs
Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster
2011 • Val Kozak
Mank
2020 • Charles Lederer
The Automatic Hate
2016 • Davis Green
Everything Beautiful Is Far Away
2017 • Lernert
Tilt
2017 • Joseph Burns