Ten fun facts about Emile Hirsch
Fact 1
He began performing in the late 1990s, appearing in several television films and series.
Fact 2
He became known as a film actor after roles in Lords of Dogtown, The Emperor's Club, The Girl Next Door, Alpha Dog, and the Sean Penn-directed film Into the Wild.
Fact 3
He enjoys writing poetry and screenplays, along with skateboarding.
Fact 4In 2008, Hirsch starred in Speed Racer and Milk.
Fact 5He participated in “Summit on the Summit”, an expedition to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of the need for clean water in the world.
Fact 6Hirsch began acting at the age of eight in Woodstock, Illinois, appearing in minor roles on television shows and made-for-television films, including Kindred: the Embraced; Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and NYPD Blue.
Fact 7Hirsch is of part Jewish descent.
Fact 8His sister introduced him to acting when they were enrolled at the Will Geer Theatricum, a summer drama camp in Topanga.
Fact 9Following his appearance on NYPD Blue, casting directors began singling him out as a serious young actor, leading to a two-episode guest-starring role on ER.
Fact 10He made his feature film debut with Jodie Foster's 2002 drama, The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys, where he starred.
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