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My Take
Joseph Mazzello is one of those rare actors who successfully made the leap from adorable child star to genuinely compelling adult performer, and I find that kind of career arc fascinating. I grew up watching him get chased by dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, but the moment that really locked in my respect for him was The Pacific — his portrayal of Eugene Sledge in that HBO miniseries was raw, haunted, and completely unforgettable. Then he quietly slipped into The Social Network as Dustin Moskovitz and held his own against Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield, which is no small feat. And his take on John Deacon in Bohemian Rhapsody was charming and understated in exactly the right way. He consistently chooses real, substantial roles over vanity projects, and that speaks volumes about what kind of actor he actually wants to be.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joseph Mazzello
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョゼフ・マゼロ
- Reading
- じょぜふ・まぜろ
- Born
- September 21, 1983 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- Rhinebeck, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / film producer / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Our Lady of Lourdes High School
- University
- University of Southern California
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Joseph Mazzello born?
Born September 21, 1983 (age 42).
Where is Joseph Mazzello from?
Joseph Mazzello is from Rhinebeck, New York, United States.
What does Joseph Mazzello do?
Joseph Mazzello works as actor, screenwriter, film producer, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.