Jonah Hill
An actor who transformed from a scene-stealing comedic force into a serious dramatic performer, earning Oscar nominations for his intense supporting roles.
Born 1983 (age 43)·American actor·Birthday: December 20·Millennials
Biography
Jonah Hill began as the hilarious, fast-talking sidekick in raucous comedies like Superbad and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, but he deliberately reshaped his career to reveal a startling depth. His pivot came with a searing, Oscar-nominated performance as a statistics-obsessed baseball executive in Moneyball, proving he could hold his own against Brad Pitt. A second nomination followed for his portrayal of a manipulative stockbroker in The Wolf of Wall Street. Hill has since leveraged his clout to write, produce, and direct, making his directorial debut with the semi-autobiographical mid90s, a nuanced film about skateboard culture. His journey reflects a Hollywood rarity: a successful transition from comic relief to respected auteur.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jonah was born in 1983, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jonah Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Jonah's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Received Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor for his roles in Moneyball and The Wolf of Wall Street.
- Made his feature film directorial debut with the critically acclaimed coming-of-age drama mid90s, which he also wrote.
- Starred in and produced the Netflix comedy series Maniac, alongside Emma Stone.
- Voiced the character of Green Lantern in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.
Did You Know?
He was an intern on the set of the music video for "Where Is the Love?" by The Black Eyed Peas as a teenager.
He is an avid art collector and has spoken about his passion for contemporary art.
He attended The New School in New York City but did not graduate.
He lost a significant amount of weight in the early 2010s for health reasons, not for a specific role.
““I just want to make good movies. I don't care if they're big or small.””
