Biography
Who is Emile Hirsch?
Early life and background
Emile Davenport Hirsch was born in the Palms area of Los Angeles. His mother, Margaret Esther, works as a teacher, visual artist, and designer of pop-up books. His father, David Milton Hirsch, worked as a film producer, manager, and entrepreneur. He grew up in Los Angeles and also lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for a period of time with his mother.
He attended Alexander Hamilton High School where he participated in the music program. His family background includes English, German Jewish, and Scots-Irish ancestry. He has one older sister named Jennifer.
Acting career and film roles
Emile Hirsch began his career with television roles during the late 1990s. He appeared in the Showtime production Wild Iris in 2001. His first appearance in a feature film was in The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys in 2002, followed by The Emperor's Club that same year. In 2004, he starred in The Girl Next Door and acted alongside Sigourney Weaver in Imaginary Heroes.
He played Jay Adams in the 2005 film Lords of Dogtown. In 2006, he took on a role based on Jesse James Hollywood in Alpha Dog. One of his most recognized performances was playing Chris McCandless in the 2007 movie Into the Wild. For this specific role, he lost 40 pounds and received a Screen Actors Guild nomination. He also appeared in Speed Racer in 2008 and the biopic Milk in 2008.
Music and voice work
Beyond acting, he has released music projects. He released his debut album, Mnemonic, on October 25, 2019. This album featured songs like Angels Will and Tooth Fairy. He later released a second album titled Denihilism on March 12, 2021. He has also put out several singles, including American Dreamin, Casual Animal, Prisoners, The Same Different, and Favors.
Emile Hirsch also provides voice work for animation. He took over the role of James Lake Jr. In the Netflix series Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia. He has continued this role in related productions including 3 Below, Wizards, and Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans.
Legal issues and personal life
In 2015, he was charged with aggravated assault following an incident at a nightclub in Park City, Utah. He was accused of attacking a female executive from Paramount Pictures. He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge. His sentence included 15 days in jail, a fine of $4,750, 90 days of probation, and 50 hours of community service. He stated he did not remember the event due to being inebriated and using stimulants.
He currently lives in Los Angeles. He has a son who was born in October 2013. The relationship with the child's mother ended prior to the birth.
Birthday and age
Emile Hirsch was born on March 13, 1985, which makes Emile 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Emile shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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