Joseph Cross Biography: Net Worth, Age, Wife, Children, Parents, Movies, Height, Wiki

Joseph Michael Cross, professionally known as Joseph Cross, is an American actor, producer, and director.

He rose to prominence as a child actor before establishing himself in Hollywood through acclaimed performances in Running with Scissors, Flags of Our Fathers, Milk, Lincoln, Big Little Lies, and Mindhunter.

His versatility has earned him recognition across film and television.

Joseph Cross
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Joseph Michael Cross
Stage Name:	Joseph Cross
Born:	May 28, 1986 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White
Height:	5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Michael J. Cross, Maureen Toumey Cross
Siblings:	Four
Spouse:	Audrey Tommassini
Occupation:	Actor, Producer, Director
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early life and Education

Joseph Cross was born on May 28, 1986, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States.

He spent his formative years under the care of his parents, Michael J. Cross and Maureen Toumey Cross, before the family settled in Pelham, New York.

Joseph Michael Cross is of White ethnicity. He grew up alongside his four siblings. He attended Pelham Middle School and Pelham Memorial High School, later studying at Trinity College before transferring to Columbia University to complete his education. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Joseph Cross began acting professionally as a child during the late 1990s, making memorable appearances in Northern Lights, Desperate Measures, Wide Awake, and Jack Frost.

His early success continued after portraying Casey Hughes in the long-running CBS soap opera As the World Turns, where he became a familiar face to television audiences.

His breakthrough arrived in 2006 after delivering an acclaimed performance as Augusten Burroughs in Running with Scissors, earning the Satellite Award for Best Actor.

He continued building an impressive career by appearing in acclaimed productions such as Flags of Our Fathers, Untraceable, Milk, Lincoln, Mank, and Licorice Pizza. His television credits include HBO’s Big Little Lies, Netflix’s Mindhunter, Elementary, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

In addition to acting, Cross expanded his creative career by directing the coming-of-age film Summer Night, further demonstrating his talent behind the camera.

Awards and Nominations

• Satellite Award – Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Running with Scissors) – Winner
• Critics’ Choice Movie Award – Best Young Performer (Running with Scissors) – Nominee
• Critics’ Choice Movie Award – Best Acting Ensemble (Milk) – Nominee
• Young Artist Award – Multiple nominations
• YoungStar Award – Nominee (As the World Turns)

Social Media

He does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Joseph Cross has been married to Audrey Tommassini since 2015. At 40 years old, there is no information about his children.

His past relationship includes actress Anna Friel, whom he dated between 2009 and 2010. His height is 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm).

Beyond acting, he enjoys music, plays the guitar, appreciates independent films, and spends his free time reading and travelling.

Net Worth

Joseph Cross has accumulated a net worth of $3 million USD.

His income is generated primarily from acting in films and television series, as well as from producing and directing projects.

Additional earnings come from voice work, royalties, guest appearances, and other entertainment ventures developed throughout his career.

Filmography

• Desperate Measures (1998)
• Wide Awake (1998)
• Jack Frost (1998)
• Running with Scissors (2006)
• Flags of Our Fathers (2006)
• Untraceable (2008)
• Milk (2008)
• Falling Up (2009)
• Born to Race (2011)
• Lincoln (2012)
• The Automatic Hate (2015)
• Everything Beautiful Is Far Away (2017)
• Mank (2020)
• Licorice Pizza (2021)
• Big Little Lies (2017)
• Mindhunter (2017)
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2023)