BEFORE HOLLYWOOD ON THE HUDSON: Jon Voight was born on December 29, 1938, in Yonkers

YONKERS HISTORY: Jon Voight’s fame skyrocketed in 1969 in the hit film “Midnight Cowboy", that earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

Since then he has displayed remarkable range of characters.Jon Voight is also well known for his portrayal of a Vietnam War veteran in “Coming Home,” for which he again won the Academy Award for Best Actor

He has appeared in several notable TV shows such as, “Ray Donovan” and is admired for his ability to breathe life into his characters, making them relatable and memorable.

This has earned Jon Voight a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Awards as he has consistently delivered exceptional performances.

But his strangest role has been the surreal journey from countercultural hero to Donald Trump champion.

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