Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill is an American actor, filmmaker, and comedian who has successfully transitioned from comedic roles to dramatic performances and directing. Born in Los Angeles, California, Hill grew up in a creative household; his sister is actress Beanie Feldstein. He began performing in plays during college in New York City, where he caught the attention of Dustin Hoffman, who helped connect him with industry professionals. His early career consisted of small roles in comedies before he landed his breakout part.

Hill’s career breakthrough came with the hit comedy Superbad (2007), which he co-led alongside Michael Cera. The film was a massive commercial success and established Hill as a leading comedic talent. He followed this with roles in Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), Get Him to the Greek (2010), 21 Jump Street (2012), and its sequel 22 Jump Street (2014). His comedic range and improvisational skills made him one of the most bankable comedy actors in Hollywood during this period.

Demonstrating remarkable versatility, Hill earned two Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor. His first nomination came for Moneyball (2011), where he starred alongside Brad Pitt, and his second for The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), directed by Martin Scorsese. These dramatic roles proved that Hill was far more than a comedic actor. He has also lent his voice to animated films including the How to Train Your Dragon franchise and the animated film The Lego Movie.

With an estimated net worth of $50 million in 2026, Hill has diversified his career significantly. He made his directorial debut with Mid90s (2018), a coming-of-age skateboarding drama that was well received by critics. He also directed the documentary Stutz (2022), exploring his relationship with his therapist. Hill has been selective about his public life in recent years but continues to be involved in film production and creative projects that reflect his personal interests and artistic growth.