Justin Theroux
Born August 10, 1971 · Washington, District of Columbia, USA
2
Films reviewed
7.0
Avg. rating
American Psycho
Best-reviewed
2000–2024
Years active
Biography
Justin Paul Theroux (/θəˈroʊ/; born August 10, 1971) is an American actor and filmmaker. He gained recognition for his work with director David Lynch in the mystery film Mulholland Drive (2001) and the horror film Inland Empire (2006). He also appeared in films such as Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997), American Psycho (2000), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), Strangers with Candy (2005), Miami Vice (2006), Wanderlust (2012), The Girl on the Train (2016), The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018), On the Basis of Sex (2018), Bumblebee (2018), Lady and the Tramp (2019), and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).
Theroux was a screenwriter for films such as the action comedy Tropic Thunder (2008), the superhero film Iron Man 2 (2010), and the musical comedy drama Rock of Ages (2012). He made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy film Dedication (2007).
Theroux starred as Kevin Garvey in the HBO mystery drama series The Leftovers (2014–2017), for which he received widespread praise and was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series. He also starred as Dr. James Mantleray in the Netflix comedy-drama miniseries Maniac (2018). From 2021 to 2023, he portrayed Allie Fox in the Apple TV+ adaptation of The Mosquito Coast, based on the novel by his uncle Paul Theroux. In 2023, he also starred in the HBO satirical political miniseries White House Plumbers.
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Films featuring Justin Therouxthat we've reviewed.
★ 6.6Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
as Rory, a television producer and Lydia's ex-fiancé. He was inspired by the late Glenn Shadix's Otho Fenlock character from the original film. The writers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar devised him as a character who everyone wanted to see getting his comeuppance, like Otho, and enjoying the idea of Lydia being in a weird codependent relationship which everyone sees that way, herself included. Gough and Millar wanted the audience to understand why Rory is with Lydia and that he was a "schmuck", but they felt that they needed to find Rory's humanity without him being a mere punchline. Once Theroux was cast and connected with the writers over Zoom, he provided Gough and Millar with ideas they incorporated.
Tim Burton · 2024
RT 76%
American Psycho
as Timothy Bryce
Mary Harron · 2000
Review Highlights
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“Critics praised the film's detailed portrayal of wealthy Americans on Wall Street and its execution, while also expressing admiration for Christian Bale's performance. Some reviewers noted that the movie is more about exploring American culture than about being a straightforward adaptation of "American Psycho". The tone of reviews ranged from enthusiasm to confusion, with some suggesting the film's themes may be more suited to a documentary than an animated feature.”
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“The movie "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its nostalgic value and visual charm while others found it to be a step down in terms of narrative ambition. Reviews suggested that the film's attempts to recapture the magic of the original were successful but also led to some missteps, particularly in its storytelling.”
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Selected Filmography
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen(2009)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert(2015)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- The Kelly Clarkson Show(2019)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Saturday Night Live(1975)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Rick and Morty(2013)TV Series · 1 epas Miles Knightly (voice)
- The View(1997)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!(2003)TV Series · 3 epsas Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show(2003)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- Parks and Recreation(2009)TV Series · 5 epsas Justin
- Sex and the City(1998)TV Series · 1 epas Vaughn Wysel
- Six Feet Under(2001)TV Series · 9 epsas Joe
- Spin City(1996)TV Series · 1 epas Pete
- Fallout(2024)TV Series · 5 epsas Robert House
- Iron Man 2(2010)Screenplay
- The Devil Wears Prada 2(2026)as Benji
- The Leftovers(2014)TV Series · 28 epsas Kevin Garvey
- The District(2000)TV Series · 27 epsas Nick Pierce
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter(2015)TV Series · 1 epas Self