Jon Voight
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Jonathan Vincent "Jon" Voight (born December 29, 1938) is an American actor. He has received an Academy Award (out of four nominations) and three Golden Globe Awards (out of nine). Voight came to prominence in the late 1960s with his performance as a would-be gigolo in Midnight Cowboy (1969). During the 1970s, he became a Hollywood star with his portrayals of a businessman mixed up with murder in Deliverance (1972), a paraplegic Vietnam veteran in Coming Home (1978), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor, and a penniless ex-boxing champion in The Champ (1979). Although his output slowed during the 1980s, Voight received critical acclaim for his performance as a ruthless bank robber in Runaway Train (1985). During the 1990s, he most notably starred as an unscrupulous showman attorney in The Rainmaker (1997). Voight gave critically acclaimed biographical performances during the 2000s, appearing as sportscaster Howard Cosell in Ali (2001), as Nazi officer Jürgen Stroop in Uprising (2001), and as Pope John Paul II in the television film of the same name (2005). Voight is the father of actress Angelina Jolie.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jon Voight reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jon Voight's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jon Voight remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Clarkworld, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jon Voight Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jon Voight's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jon Voight.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Megadoc | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Ray Donovan: The Movie | Mickey Donovan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | I Am Burt Reynolds | Self - Interviewee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Man In The Arena | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Love, Antosha | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Orphan Horse | Ben Crowley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Surviving the Wild | Gus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Same Kind of Different as Me | Earl Hall | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | American Wrestler: The Wizard | Principle Skinner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them | Henry Shaw Sr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Court of Conscience | Father Peter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Woodlawn | Paul Bryant | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Casting By | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Pablo | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Clarkworld | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Source of Pride: The Making of "Pride and Glory" | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tropic Thunder | Jon Voight | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Transformers | Defense Secretary John Keller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Brando | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Glory Road | Adolph Rupp | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Nos Bastidores de Hollywood | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Five People You Meet In Heaven | Edward | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | National Treasure | Patrick Gates | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | A Decade Under the Influence | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Holes | Marion Sevillo "Mr. Sir" | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Second String | Coach Chuck Dichter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ali | Howard Cosell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Britney Spears: Live from Las Vegas | Storyteller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Uprising | SS-Brigadeführer Jürgen Stroop | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Pearl Harbor | Franklin D. Roosevelt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | A Constant Forge | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Tribute to Johnny Cash | Self - Host | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Enemy of the State | Reynolds | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The General | Inspector Ned Kenny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Rainmaker | Leo F. Drummond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | U Turn | Blind Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Rosewood | John Wright | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mission: Impossible | Jim Phelps | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Heat | Nate | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Last of His Tribe | Alfred Kroeber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Runaway Train | Oscar 'Manny' Manheim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Champ | Billy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Coming Home | Luke Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Odessa File | Peter Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Conrack | Pat Conroy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Deliverance | Ed Gentry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Catch-22 | 1st Lt. Milo Minderbinder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Midnight Cowboy | Joe Buck | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jon Voight - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jon Voight?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jon Voight is "Clarkworld" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jon Voight acted in?
Jon Voight has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jon Voight?
Other notable films include "Nos Bastidores de Hollywood", "Man In The Arena", and "Source of Pride: The Making of "Pride and Glory"".