Jonah Hill is unquestionably one of the most talented actors currently working. His career started out in comedy, but he has proven his dramatic range throughout his years in the business. Hill has been nominated for two Academy Awards, and he has worked with some of the most talented directors in Hollywood, including directors Martin Scorsese and Gus Van Sant. Hill has the ability to completely transform into any character that he takes on, and he is always entertaining when on screen. At the same time, Hill has offered his voice-over talents in several animated films, including How To Train Your Dragon and The Lego Movie. Even in smaller roles, Hill is an absolute scene-stealer, proving his sheer talents as an actor.
Hill was born in Los Angeles, California and was introduced to show business through the children of Dustin Hoffman. Hill’s first onscreen role was in David O. Russel’s I Heart Huckabees. Hill began to appear more and more in comedy films, including The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Grandma’s Boy. After joining the cast of legendary comedy Superbad, Hill’s career skyrocketed, and he has since become an A-list actor. Currently, there are some fantastic Jonah Hill films on Netflix that you should check out before they are gone.
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6 How To Train Your Dragon
Paramount Pictures
Jonah Hill plays Snotlout in the acclaimed animated film, How To Train Your Dragon. The film is based on the children’s book series by Cressida Cowell. Hill’s character, Snotlout, is a fellow dragon-training classmate of Hiccup (Jay Baruchel). The film is endearing and fantastic from start to finish, offering brilliant animation and several great voice performances. The film can be enjoyed by both children and adults, making it a perfect family movie. The film was well received from critics and audiences alike and has science become a successful animated franchise.
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5 Django Unchained
The Weinstein Company
Django Unchained is an epic story from the mind of Quentin Tarantino that follows Django Freeman (Jamie Foxx) on a quest to rescue his wife Broomhilda (Kerry Washington) from the evil slave-owner Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio). The film has a brilliant, Academy Award-winning screenplay and features several memorable performances. Jonah Hill has a hilarious cameo as Bag Head #2, who is a dimwitted member of a white supremacist group. Although Hill’s screen time may be minimal, he certainly delivers some funny moments. The film features a good blend of comedy and drama, and several violent, action scenes along the way.
4 Hail, Caesar!
Universal Pictures
Joel and Ethan Coen wrote and directed this epic tale about 1950s Hollywood. Hail, Caesar! follows a Hollywood fixer, played by Josh Brolin, who becomes involved with the investigation of the disappearance of movie star Baird Whitlock (George Clooney). The film features an ensemble cast of many A-list actors, including Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, and Channing Tatum. Jonah Hill plays a supporting character named Joe Silverman who is a finance agent for the film studio. The film features terrific performances, an intriguing story, and several breathtaking set designs.
3 War Dogs
Warner Bros. Pictures
Todd Phillips co-wrote and directed the film War Dogs that follows two young arms dealers who gain monumental success, while making some enemies along the way. The film stars Miles Teller and Jonah Hill in the lead roles, and they both give fantastic performances. Phillips, once again, proved his capability to make an entertaining movie. The film is a great blend of comedy and drama, and it is entertaining from start to finish. It is actually based on a true story and Hill received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance. War Dogs also stars Ana De Armas and Bradley Cooper.
2 Moneyball
Sony Pictures Releasing
Bennett Miller’s Moneyball was written by Aaron Sorkin and Steven Zaillian and tells the story of general manager Billy Beane’s (Brad Pitt) new approach to managing a professional baseball team. Jonah Hill plays Beane’s brilliant assistant who introduces the new method of analyzing baseball players. The script is fantastic, and both Pitt and Hill were nominated for Academy Awards for their performances. The film is heartfelt and extremely inspirational from beginning to end. Miller, once again, shows us his sheer capabilities as a filmmaker. The cast also includes Philip Seymour Hoffman and Chris Pratt.
1 Don’t Look Up
Netflix
Adam McKay wrote, directed, and produced the satirical black comedy Don’t Look Up about two astronomers attempting to warn the world of a planet killing comet hurtling towards Earth. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence play the astronomers among an ensemble cast of A-list actors including Mark Rylance, Cate Blanchett, and Meryl Streep. Jonah Hill plays the spoiled, entitled son of President Orlean (Streep). Hill is an absolute scene-stealer every minute that he is on-screen. The film as a whole is a brilliant interpretation of how the country would react to an apocalyptic situation. It has comedy, drama, and touches on several important political issues.
