Josh Hartnett is an American actor and producer whose career has stretched from his breakthrough in the late 1990s to major films and television projects in recent years. Known for Pearl Harbor, Black Hawk Down, The Faculty, Penny Dreadful, Oppenheimer, and Trap, Hartnett has built a reputation for choosing a wide range of roles rather than staying in one type of character. His estimated $25 million net worth reflects decades of work across film, television, and producing.
Josh Hartnett – Quick Bio Table
| Profile Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Joshua Daniel Hartnett |
| Date of Birth | July 21, 1978 |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Age | 48 years old (2026) |
| Birthplace | St. Paul, Minnesota, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actor and Producer |
| Years Active | 1997–present |
| Famous For | Pearl Harbor, Black Hawk Down, The Faculty, The Virgin Suicides, Penny Dreadful, Oppenheimer, Trap |
| Birth Name | Joshua Daniel Hartnett |
| Parents | Wendy Anne Kronstedt and Daniel Thomas Hartnett |
| Siblings | Jessica, Joe and Jake Hartnett |
| Education | South High School; SUNY Purchase |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Tamsin Egerton |
| Children | Four |
| Hair Color | Brown / dark brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Weight | Not reliably confirmed by a primary public source |
| Net Worth | Estimated $25 million |
| Main Income Sources | Acting and producing |
| Early TV Breakthrough | Cracker: Mind Over Murder (1997) |
| Film Breakthrough | Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) |
| Major Stardom | Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down (2001) |
| Notable TV Role | Ethan Chandler in Penny Dreadful |
| Recent Major Film | Oppenheimer (2023) |
| Recent Lead Role | Trap (2024) |
| 2026 Project | Verity |
| Awards Recognition | ShoWest Award, Milano International Film Festival Award, Ischia International Arts Academy Acting Award, among others |
| Estimated Wealth Status | $25 million, based on publicly reported estimates |
| Personal Life | Maintains a relatively private family life with Tamsin Egerton and their four children |
| Career Style | Known for balancing mainstream films with independent and character-driven projects |
| Notable Producing Work | August, Nobody, 6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain and other projects |
Josh Hartnett Career Timeline
| Year / Period | Career Milestone | Key Work / Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Acting Debut | Began his professional screen career with the television series Cracker: Mind Over Murder. |
| 1998 | Film Breakthrough | Appeared in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later and gained wider attention. |
| 1998 | Rising Star | Starred in the science-fiction thriller The Faculty. |
| 1999 | Independent Cinema | Featured in Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides. |
| 2001 | Major Hollywood Breakthrough | Starred in Pearl Harbor, becoming an internationally recognized leading actor. |
| 2001 | War Drama Success | Played Staff Sgt. Matt Eversmann in Ridley Scott’s Black Hawk Down. |
| 2002 | Leading Roles | Headlined 40 Days and 40 Nights and continued appearing in major studio productions. |
| 2005 | Crime & Action Cinema | Appeared in the ensemble cast of Sin City. |
| 2006 | Thriller Roles | Starred in Lucky Number Slevin and The Black Dahlia. |
| 2007 | Horror Lead | Took the lead role of Eben Oleson in 30 Days of Night. |
| 2008 | Stage Career | Made his London stage debut in the production of Rain Man. |
| 2010–2013 | Independent Projects | Continued working in a mix of independent films, dramas and thrillers. |
| 2014 | Television Comeback | Began playing Ethan Chandler in the Showtime series Penny Dreadful. |
| 2014–2016 | Television Recognition | Remained one of the central performers throughout Penny Dreadful’s three-season run. |
| 2021 | Action Cinema Return | Appeared alongside Jason Statham in Guy Ritchie’s Wrath of Man. |
| 2023 | Major Film Return | Played Ernest Lawrence in Christopher Nolan’s ** Oppenheimer **. |
| 2023 | Anthology Television | Starred in the Black Mirror episode “Beyond the Sea.” |
| 2023 | Comedy-Drama Television | Appeared in The Bear. |
| 2024 | Leading Role | Starred as Cooper in M. Night Shyamalan’s psychological thriller Trap. |
| 2026 | Continued Career | Remains active in film, with further projects including Verity. |
Josh Hartnett Awards & Recognition
| Year | Award / Organization | Category / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Bravo Otto | Best Actor | Won |
| 2002 | ShoWest Convention | Male Star of Tomorrow | Won |
| 2006 | Milano International Film Festival | Best Actor – Lucky Number Slevin | Won |
| 2007 | GQ Men of the Year | GQ Men of the Year | Won |
| 2008 | WhatsOnStage Awards | London Newcomer of the Year – Rain Man | Won |
| 2009 | 21st Century Leaders Awards | Outstanding Environmentalist | Won |
| 2010 | Ischia Global Film & Music Festival | Ischia International Arts Academy Acting Award | Won |
| 2023 | Capri Hollywood | Ensemble Cast – Oppenheimer | Won |
| 2024 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast – Oppenheimer | Won |
| 2024 | Gold Derby Film Awards | Ensemble Cast – Oppenheimer | Won |
| 2024 | VHS Awards | Best Actor – Trap | Won |
| 2025 | Golden Scythe Horror Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role – Trap | Won |
| 1999 | Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor – The Faculty | Nominated |
| 1999 | Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | Favorite Male Newcomer – Halloween H20 | Nominated |
| 1999 | MTV Movie Awards | Best Breakthrough Male Performance – Halloween H20 | Nominated |
| 2002 | MTV Movie Awards | Best Male Performance – Pearl Harbor | Nominated |
| 2002 | Phoenix Film Critics Society | Best Acting Ensemble – Black Hawk Down | Nominated |
| 2002 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Actor – Black Hawk Down | Nominated |
| 2008 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Actor: Horror/Thriller – 30 Days of Night | Nominated |
| 2015–2017 | Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Best TV Actor – Penny Dreadful | Nominated |
| 2024 | Critics’ Choice Awards | Best Acting Ensemble – Oppenheimer | Won |
Josh Hartnett Net Worth
| Year | Estimated Net Worth | Career / Financial Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $15 million | Continued earning from film and television work after Penny Dreadful. |
| 2018 | $18 million | Maintained income through acting and producing projects. |
| 2020 | $20 million | Continued working across film and television. |
| 2022 | $22 million | Returned to several high-profile film projects. |
| 2023 | $23 million | Appeared in Christopher Nolan’s ** Oppenheimer ** and other major productions. |
| 2024 | $25 million | Starred in ** Trap ** and continued his successful film career. |
| 2025 | $25 million | Estimated wealth remained around the same level. |
| 2026 | $25 million | Current estimated net worth: $25 million, primarily associated with his long acting and producing career. |
Josh Hartnett Famous Movies
| Year | Movie | Josh Hartnett’s Role | Why It Is Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Halloween H20: 20 Years Later | John Tate | One of his early major film roles |
| 1998 | The Faculty | Zeke Tyler | Helped establish him as a rising young star |
| 1999 | The Virgin Suicides | Trip Fontaine | Acclaimed Sofia Coppola drama |
| 2001 | ** Pearl Harbor ** | Danny Walker | One of his biggest early Hollywood hits |
| 2001 | ** Black Hawk Down ** | Staff Sgt. Matt Eversmann | Major war drama directed by Ridley Scott |
| 2002 | 40 Days and 40 Nights | Matt Sullivan | Romantic comedy starring Hartnett |
| 2005 | Sin City | The Man | Stylish crime anthology film |
| 2006 | Lucky Number Slevin | Slevin Kelevra | Popular crime thriller |
| 2006 | The Black Dahlia | Dwight “Bucky” Bleichert | Crime drama directed by Brian De Palma |
| 2007 | 30 Days of Night | Eben Oleson | Horror thriller in which Hartnett played the lead |
| 2010 | Bunraku | Drifter | Action film blending martial arts and stylized visuals |
| 2011 | The Lovers | Jay Fennel | Romantic adventure drama |
| 2021 | Wrath of Man | Boy Sweat Dave | Action thriller directed by Guy Ritchie |
| 2023 | ** Oppenheimer ** | Ernest Lawrence | Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed historical drama |
| 2024 | ** Trap ** | Cooper | M. Night Shyamalan psychological thriller |
| 2026 | Verity | Jeremy Crawford | Later-career thriller project |
