Golden Globe-nominated actor who gained recognition for his role in Angels in the Outfield and received 10 Award nominations for his role in Inception. His other noteworthy films include 500 Days of Summer, Beethoven, 10 Things I Hate About You, and The Dark Knight Rises. 

Before Fame

He played the Scarecrow in a production of The Wizard of Oz at age 4. He attended Columbia University, where he learned French. 

Trivia

He played the character Tommy Solomon on the TV series 3rd Rock From the Sun. 

Family Life

His maternal grandfather was Michael Gordon, a notable Hollywood film director from the 1940s to the 1970s. He married Tasha McCauley in December of 2014. He and Tasha have two sons. 

Associated With

He starred with Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2010 film Inception.