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<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>
John Cusack was born on June 28, 1966, in Evanston, Illinois. He hails from a family deeply involved in the entertainment industry. His <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Cusack">father</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Cusack">Richard Cusack</a>, was an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Cusack">actor</a> and filmmaker who specialized in documentary films and owned a production company. John has four siblings—three sisters and one brother—many of whom are also actors, including his well-known <a href="/biography/joan-cusack">sister</a>, <a href="/biography/joan-cusack">Joan Cusack</a>.
He completed his high school education at Evanston Township High School in 1984. He later attended New York University but dropped out after one year. At the age of eight, he began training at Piven Theatre Workshop, where he developed his passion for acting.

<h2>Breakthrough Roles and Teen Film Career</h2>
During the mid-1980s, Cusack gained prominence with roles in several successful teen movies, including Sixteen Candles, The Sure Thing, One Crazy Summer, and Class. In 1986, he had a supporting role in the coming-of-age film Stand by Me. His performance as Lloyd Dobler in the 1989 romantic drama Say Anything became one of his most iconic roles, solidifying his status as a talented leading man.
Additionally, he made an appearance in the 1988 music video "Trip to the Brain" by Suicidal Tendencies, showcasing his range and growing pop culture relevance.

<h2>Transition to Serious Roles and Critical Acclaim</h2>
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Cusack began taking on more serious roles. Notable performances include his political drama True Colors and the acclaimed thriller The Grifters. He earned critical and commercial success with starring roles in action-thriller Con Air and dark comedy Grosse Pointe Blank.
He continued to diversify his filmography with roles in a variety of genres. In the psychological horror film 1408, based on a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_King">Stephen King</a> short story, he delivered a compelling performance. In the war drama Grace Is Gone, he portrayed a widowed father dealing with the loss of his wife in the Iraq War. Cusack also played a satirical role as a hitman-turned-assassin in War, Inc., in which he starred alongside his sister, <a href="/biography/joan-cusack">Joan Cusack</a>—a frequent collaborator who also appeared with him in Sixteen Candles.

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<h2>Later Career Highlights</h2>
In <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Emmerich">Roland Emmerich</a>’s 2009 disaster film 2012, Cusack played the lead role of a limousine driver who fights to save his family during global catastrophes. He portrayed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Allan_Poe">Edgar Allan Poe</a> in the 2012 psychological thriller The Raven, and in 2013, played a supporting role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Nixon">Richard Nixon</a> in <a href="/biography/lee-daniels">Lee Daniels</a>’ historical drama The Butler.
In 2014, he starred as Stafford Weiss in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Cronenberg">David Cronenberg</a>'s Maps to the Stars, a Hollywood satire that further highlighted his versatility. He portrayed Beach Boys <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Wilson">singer</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Wilson">Brian Wilson</a> in the biographical drama Love & Mercy, receiving praise for his nuanced performance. Additionally, between 2005 and 2009, Cusack contributed as a political blogger for The Huffington Post, where he shared his views on a range of social and political issues.

<h2>Personal Life and Interests</h2>
John Cusack is known for keeping his personal life private. He has not publicly confirmed any long-term relationships or marriages. His reserved nature has led to limited speculation about his personal affairs.
As of recent estimates, his net worth is approximately $20 million. In 2007, he was named one of the "100 Sexiest Stars in Film History" by Empire magazine. In 2008, a woman named Emily Leatherman was arrested for stalking him outside his office, an incident that received brief media attention.
Cusack is a trained <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Cusack">kickboxer</a>, having studied under <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Urquidez">world champion</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Urquidez">Benny Urquidez</a>. He has attained level six proficiency in the Ukidokan Kickboxing system. A dedicated sports fan, Cusack frequently attends games and publicly supports both the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs, further emphasizing his strong ties to his hometown.

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