Probably there is no person who does not know Angelina Jolie. Her success and excellent acting make me admire the actress and watch every picture that comes out with her participation. However, not everyone knows that she owes her success to Jon Voight, who is her father.
Jon Voight is the father of one of the most famous actresses of our time, Angelina Jolie. Despite the popularity of his daughter, many do not even know who he is.
Who is Jon Voight
Jon Voight was born near New York in the town of Yonkers on December 29, 1938. His whole family was a believer, so the actress's father always followed traditions and was very religious. The young man chose a career as an actor, and after training he began to participate in Broadway productions, performances and musicals. Despite his youth, John was really popular and, after a while, received the Theater of Peace award. This fact became key in the life of his daughter. It is to Jon Voight that Angelina Jolie owes her brilliant career. He brought his daughter to the world of cinema and helped to cope with the first difficulties.
Career and work success
Few people know that John was the third child in the family. However, each of the three brothers has achieved success in their profession. John chose the world of cinema, and became quite popular. Wes, the second child, gave his preference to music and soon became known under the pseudonym Chip Taylor. Barry dedicated his life to science and became a successful geologist.
John's first film role was a foreground role, which is very rare for aspiring actors. He was offered to star in the film "Fearless Frank". However, after filming the film, the actor received offers, but almost all of them were secondary. Jon Voight's success came after shooting in the movie "Midnight Cowboy", which was nominated for an Oscar more than once.
In 1978 there was a shooting in the movie "Coming Home". It was followed by the famous films with the participation of the actor: "Anaconda", "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider", "Transformers", "Mission Impossible". In Lara Croft: The Tomb Raider, John first appeared on the screen with his daughter, who was cast in the foreground.
John Voight's personal life
Jon Voight met his first love at the beginning of his acting career. In those days, no one knew about the actor. The marriage was concluded in 1962 with actress Laurie Peters. The failed marriage, which was constantly burdened with infidelity and the constant presence of her husband at work, came to an end. Laurie filed for divorce. Marcheline Bertrand became John's second choice. She was also an actress and was just starting her career. In 1971, the couple had a son, James Haven, and four years later, a daughter, Angie. The parents gave the children double names in the hope that they could continue their acting career.
However, after the birth of children, John did not leave his hobbies on the side, and the family preferred a free life. When Angelina was three years old, Jon Voight left them. Marcheline was very worried about the divorce and decided to leave the city, taking the children. After Voight left, the actress forgot about her career forever and devoted herself entirely to children.
Angelina Jolie's relationship with her father
Needless to say, the children were angry with their father and did not want to see him under any circumstances. However, Angelina got her first role in the film only thanks to Jon Voight. Shooting in the film "In Search of a Way Out" was the beginning of her success. The decisive role in Angie's relationship with her father was played by Brad Pitt, who, having married the actress, made quite a few efforts to reconcile them. The relationship between her daughter and father has improved, however, the actress still hides who Jon Voight is to her and avoids many uncomfortable questions.
