Joseph Mazzello

Born:September 21, 1983

Place of Birth:Rhinebeck, New York, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Joseph Mazzello, born Joseph Francis Mazzello on September 21, 1983, is a versatile American actor, director, and screenwriter. Known for his memorable roles in various films and television shows, Mazzello has left a lasting impact on audiences with his talent and dedication to his craft.

Mazzello's career began with a small role in the 1990 film "Presumed Innocent," paving the way for him to showcase his skills in projects like "Radio Flyer," "Jersey Girl," and the TV film "Desperate Choices: To Save My Child" in 1992. However, it was his role as Tim Murphy in Steven Spielberg's iconic "Jurassic Park" in 1993 that truly put him in the spotlight, captivating viewers with his performance alongside dinosaurs.

Throughout the years, Mazzello continued to impress audiences with his acting prowess in films such as "The River Wild," "The Cure," and "Three Wishes." He also ventured into television, making his debut in the series "Providence" in 2002 and later appearing in popular shows like "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "Without a Trace."

In 2010, Mazzello delivered a standout performance as Dustin Moskovitz in the critically acclaimed film "The Social Network," directed by David Fincher. His portrayal earned him praise from critics and audiences alike, showcasing his ability to bring depth and authenticity to his characters.

Mazzello's talent transcends acting, as he made his directorial debut with the short film "Matters of Life and Death" in 2007, demonstrating his creative vision behind the camera. His passion for storytelling extends beyond acting, highlighting his multifaceted skills in the entertainment industry.

One of Mazzello's most notable roles came in 2018 when he portrayed Queen bass player John Deacon in the biographical film "Bohemian Rhapsody." His portrayal of Deacon was lauded for its authenticity and emotional depth, further solidifying Mazzello's reputation as a versatile and talented actor.

With a career spanning decades and a diverse range of roles under his belt, Joseph Mazzello continues to captivate audiences with his performances on screen. Whether he's portraying a young boy facing dinosaurs or a real-life musician, Mazzello's dedication to his craft shines through, making him a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

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The Social Network

Dustin Moskovitz

2010

In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programmer Mark Zuckerberg begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, Mark is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend.

Jurassic Park

Tim

1993

A wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. Before opening day, he invites a team of experts and his two eager grandchildren to experience the park and help calm anxious investors. However, the park is anything but amusing as the security systems go off-line and the dinosaurs escape.

Bohemian Rhapsody

John Deacon

2018

Singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bass guitarist John Deacon take the music world by storm when they form the rock 'n' roll band Queen in 1970. Hit songs become instant classics. When Mercury's increasingly wild lifestyle starts to spiral out of control, Queen soon faces its greatest challenge yet – finding a way to keep the band together amid the success and excess.

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

Mouse

2013

Framed for crimes against the country, the G.I. Joe team is terminated by Presidential order. This forces the G.I. Joes into not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence.

Presumed Innocent

Wendell McGaffney

1990

Rusty Sabich is a deputy prosecutor engaged in an obsessive affair with a coworker who is murdered. Soon after, he's accused of the crime. And his fight to clear his name becomes a whirlpool of lies and hidden passions.

Raising Helen

Prom Date Peter

2004

Helen Harris has a glamorous, big-city life working for one of New York's hottest modeling agencies. But suddenly her free-spirited life gets turned upside down when she must chose between the life she's always loved, and the new loves of her life!

The River Wild

Roarke Hartman

1994

Gail and Tom Hartman are struggling to stay together and decide to take a white-water rafting holiday adventure in Montana for their son Roarke's 10th birthday, only to meet up with a pair of mysterious men whose desperation grows, turning their vacation into a nightmare.

The Cure

Dexter

1995

Erik, a loner, finds a friend in Dexter, an eleven-year-old boy with AIDS. They vow to find a cure for AIDS together and save Dexter's life in an eventful summer.

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Tim

1997

Four years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing that he has been breeding more beasties at a secret location. Malcolm, his paleontologist ladylove and a wildlife videographer join an expedition to document the lethal lizards' natural behavior in this action-packed thriller.