Jonah Hill

Biography

Jonah Hill Feldstein, born on December 20, 1983, is a multifaceted American entertainer renowned for his work as an actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and director. He gained widespread acclaim for his comedic performances in notable films such as Superbad (2007), Knocked Up (2007), 21 Jump Street (2012), This Is the End (2013), and its sequel, 22 Jump Street (2014). Hill earned Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor for his roles in Moneyball (2011) and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013).

In the realm of financial success, Hill was ranked as the 28th highest-paid actor by Forbes magazine, earning $16 million between June 2014 and June 2015. Notably, in 2020, he was recognized for having the highest number of profanities on screen among actors. As a screenwriter, he played a significant role in crafting the narratives for 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, Sausage Party, and Why Him? His creative endeavors also include a starring role in the 2018 Netflix dark comedy miniseries Maniac, where he made his directorial debut with his film Mid90s, for which he also penned the screenplay.

Additionally, Hill has lent his voice to various animated features, including Horton Hears a Who! (2008), Megamind (2010), the How to Train Your Dragon series (2010–2019), The Lego Movie (2014), and its sequel, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019).