Ten fun facts about John Cusack

Fact 1
New Crime Productions is the personal production company owned by John Cusack which has produced the popular films “Grosse Pointe Blank,” “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” and “The Jack Bull.”

Fact 2
After a year in the prestigious New York University, John dropped out. His reason was he had too much fire in his belly to spend time sitting in a classroom.

Fact 3
He is a serious kickboxing enthusiast and has trained in the sport for more than 20 years with Benny Urquidez, former world kickboxing champion.

Fact 4
John was offered the lead role in the popular Hollywood film “Indecent Proposal” but turned down the role which went to Woody Harrelson. He was also offered one of the lead roles in the popular 1995 film “Apollo 13” but turned it down.

Fact 5
Actor John Cusack and Jeremy Piven have appeared in a total of 10 films together as of 2013.

Fact 6
The popular band “Fall Out Boy” produced a song titled “Honorable Mention” which is all about actor John Cusack.

Fact 7
He has appeared alongside his sister actress Joan Cusack in a total of 10 films as of 2013.

Fact 8
Has stated that his favorite music performers are “The Clash,” “The Specials,” “Fishbone,” “Bob Dylan,” and “Elvis Costello.”

Fact 9
John was originally cast in the popular 1985 film “The Breakfast Club” as John Bender. At the last minute John Hughes replaced him with actor Judd Nelson.

Fact 10
He has stated that his favorite film of all time is the 1979 classic “Apocalypse Now” and that the best screenplays he has read during his career were “Being John Malkovich” and “Max.”