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Justin Theroux, born on August 10, 1971 in Washington, D.C., United States, is a film actor, film producer and film director. Justin Theroux is 55 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Bennington College. Credited works include Wanderlust.
My Take
Theroux fascinates me because he refuses to be one thing. Most actors who write, or writers who act, end up diluted on both fronts — he somehow sharpens. His work with David Lynch showed a performer comfortable inside ambiguity, willing to be a vessel rather than a star, and that same selflessness shows up in his screenwriting, where the joke always serves the material. I also admire how he ages on screen: leaner, stranger, more interesting. He is the rare multi-hyphenate whose side pursuits feel like extensions of one restless intelligence rather than career hedging. Whenever his name appears in the credits, I expect something slightly off-center, and he almost always delivers.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Justin Theroux
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャスティン・セロー
- Reading
- じゃすてぃん・せろー
- Born
- August 10, 1971 (age 55)
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Occupation
- film actor / film producer / film director / screenwriter / voice actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
2. Background
- University
- Bennington College
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Wanderlust |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Justin Theroux born?
Born August 10, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Justin Theroux from?
Justin Theroux is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Justin Theroux do?
Justin Theroux works as film actor, film producer, film director, screenwriter, voice actor.
What is Justin Theroux known for?
Notable works include Wanderlust.
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