Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film producer, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Partner
Tamsin Egerton
Children
3 children
Education
South High School, State University of New York at Purchase, Cretin-Derham Hall High School, Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ)
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 21
Career
Career spanning 26 years (2000-2026)
Year context
Born in 1978 -- Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt; Jimmy Carter was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Horse
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Filmography (27)
Biography
Joshua Daniel "Josh" Hartnett (born July 21, 1978) is an American actor and producer.
He first came to audiences' attention in 1997 as "Michael Fitzgerald" in the television series Cracker. He made his feature film debut in 1998, co-starring with Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later. That same year, he received an MTV Movie Award nomination for Best Breakthrough Male Performance. Hartnett gained fame for his role as Cpt Danny Walker in Pearl Harbor, and has starred since then for a variety of well-known directors such as Ridley Scott, Brian De Palma, Robert Rodriguez, Tran Anh Hung and Michael Bay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Josh Hartnett?
Josh Hartnett is 47 years old, born on .
Where was Josh Hartnett born?
Josh Hartnett was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA.
What movies or shows has Josh Hartnett been in?
Josh Hartnett has 27 credits in our database. Notable titles include Verity (2026), Fight or Flight (2025), Trap (2024), Oppenheimer (2023), Wrath of Man (2021).
What is Josh Hartnett known for?
Josh Hartnett is primarily known as an actor. Joshua Daniel "Josh" Hartnett (born July 21, 1978) is an American actor and producer. He first came to audiences' attention in 1997 as "Michael Fitzgerald"…
Where can I find more information about Josh Hartnett?
You can find more about Josh Hartnett on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
