History of Jon Voight in Timeline
Jon Voight is a highly acclaimed American actor with a career spanning decades. He has earned prestigious awards including an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and multiple Golden Globes. He's also received Emmy nominations. His contribution to the film industry is significant, with his movies grossing over $5.2 billion globally. In 2019, Voight received the National Medal of Arts, further solidifying his status as a major figure in American cinema.
1962: Marriage to Lauri Peters
In 1962, Jon Voight married actress Lauri Peters.
1967: Divorce from Lauri Peters
In 1967, Jon Voight divorced actress Lauri Peters.
1971: Marriage to Marcheline Bertrand
In 1971, Jon Voight married actress Marcheline Bertrand.
1973: Birth of Son, James Haven
In 1973, Jon Voight's son, James Haven, was born.
1975: Birth of Daughter, Angelina Jolie
In 1975, Jon Voight's daughter, Angelina Jolie, was born.
1976: Separation from Marcheline Bertrand
In 1976, Jon Voight separated from Marcheline Bertrand.
1978: Filing for Divorce from Marcheline Bertrand
In 1978, Jon Voight filed for divorce from Marcheline Bertrand.
1980: Finalization of Divorce from Marcheline Bertrand
In 1980, Jon Voight's divorce from Marcheline Bertrand was finalized.
2001: Supporting Role in Ali and Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
In 2001, Jon Voight played Howard Cosell in the biopic Ali, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Also in 2001, he appeared in the television mini-series Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story.
2001: Roles in Pearl Harbor, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Zoolander, and Uprising
In 2001, Jon Voight played President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Pearl Harbor. He also appeared as Lord Croft in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, alongside his daughter Angelina Jolie. Additionally in 2001, Voight played Zoolander's father in Zoolander, and Major-General Juergen Stroop in the television film Uprising, receiving an Emmy nomination.
2003: Role in Holes
In 2003, Jon Voight played Marion Seville/Mr. Sir in Holes.
2004: Role in National Treasure
In 2004, Jon Voight played Patrick Gates, the father of Nicolas Cage's character, in National Treasure.
2006: Role in Glory Road
In 2006, Jon Voight portrayed Kentucky Wildcats head coach Adolph Rupp in the Disney hit Glory Road.
2007: Roles in Transformers and National Treasure: Book of Secrets
In 2007, Jon Voight played United States Secretary of Defense John Keller in Transformers. Also in 2007, Voight reprised his role as Patrick Gates in National Treasure: Book of Secrets. He also appeared in Bratz.
July 28, 2008: Op-ed in The Washington Times
On July 28, 2008, Jon Voight wrote an op-ed in The Washington Times, expressing regret for his youthful anti-war activism and criticizing the peace movement.
2008: Role in Four Christmases
In 2008, Jon Voight appeared as Creighton Kinkaid in the Christmas film Four Christmases.
2009: Role in 24
In 2009, Jon Voight played Jonas Hodges in the seventh season of the Fox drama 24. Voight made his first appearance in the two-hour prequel episode 24: Redemption on November 23.
2012: Endorsement of Mitt Romney
In 2012, Jon Voight endorsed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
2013: Appearance on Ray Donovan
In 2013, Jon Voight made his appearance on Ray Donovan as Mickey Donovan.
2014: Golden Globe Award for Ray Donovan
In 2014, Jon Voight earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Ray Donovan.
2016: Endorsement of Donald Trump
In 2016, Jon Voight endorsed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
2016: Role in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
In 2016, Jon Voight played Henry Shaw Sr. in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
January 2017: Remarks at Trump Inauguration Rally
In January 2017, Jon Voight spoke at an inauguration rally for Donald Trump, expressing that "God answered all our prayers" by granting Trump the White House.
March 26, 2019: Appointment to Kennedy Center Board of Trustees
On March 26, 2019, Jon Voight was appointed to a six-year term on the Board of Trustees of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC.
May 2019: Support for Trump's Policies on Twitter
In May 2019, Jon Voight released a video on Twitter supporting Donald Trump's policies and calling him "the greatest president since Abraham Lincoln."
2019: Awarded the National Medal of Arts
In 2019, Jon Voight was awarded the National Medal of Arts.
November 2020: Statement on the 2020 Presidential Election
In November 2020, following the United States presidential election, Jon Voight released a statement expressing anger over Joe Biden's victory and alleging electoral fraud.
2020: Portrayal of Warren E. Burger in Roe v. Wade
In 2020, Jon Voight portrayed Supreme Court Justice Warren E. Burger in the film Roe v. Wade.
2022: Participation in Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy and Cast in Megalopolis
In 2022, Jon Voight participated in the documentary film Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy. Also in 2022, Voight was cast in the science fiction epic Megalopolis.
2022: Support for Gun Control
In 2022, following a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Jon Voight posted a video in support of gun control.
November 2023: Criticism of Angelina Jolie's Views on the Gaza War
In November 2023, Jon Voight criticized his daughter Angelina Jolie's views on the Gaza war, accusing her of spreading misinformation, reportedly leading to her cutting off contact with him again.
August 30, 2024: Release of Reagan
On August 30, 2024, the film Reagan, starring Dennis Quaid as Ronald Reagan and Jon Voight as Viktor Ivanov, was theatrically released in the United States.
2024: Endorsement of Donald Trump
In 2024, Jon Voight endorsed Donald Trump's candidacy for president.
January 16, 2025: Appointment as Special Ambassador to Hollywood
On January 16, 2025, president-elect Donald Trump announced that Jon Voight would serve as a Special Ambassador to Hollywood, sharing the role with Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone.
May 2025: Meetings with Hollywood unions and executives
By May 2025, Jon Voight held meetings with Hollywood unions and executives on issues with domestic film production.
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