Jane Gordon and Dennis Levitt are Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s parents. Jane Gordon was the program guide editor and Dennis Levitt was the news director for Pacifica Radio station KPFK-FM. They both identify as Jews, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt has claimed to have grown up in a “not strictly religious” home.
Their son, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is an American actor, writer, producer, and director. Gordon-Levitt was born in Los Angeles, California, on February 17, 1981. He began his acting career at the age of six, appearing in the television series Roseanne.
He went on to star in a number of films and television shows throughout the 1990s, including Angels in the Outfield (1994), 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), and Third Rock from the Sun (1996–2001).
He has received various accolades, including nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his leading performances in 500 Days of Summer (2009) and 50/50 (2011). He is the founder of the online media platform HitRecord whose projects such as HitRecord on TV (2014–15) and Create Together (2020) won him two Primetime Emmy Awards in the category of Outstanding Interactive Program.
In addition to his acting and directing work, Gordon-Levitt is also a successful entrepreneur. He is the founder of the online media platform HitRecord, which allows people to collaborate on creative projects. He is also the co-founder of the production company HitRECord Films.