It’s not surprising that there are plenty of brothers and sisters in Hollywood, as the acting bug tends to run within families. What movie stars today have a brother or sister, or even several in the same business? Have you ever shared the big screen together? Here are some answers you may not have expected…
patricia arquette has 3 brothers in the acting business: Rosana, richmond, David and alexis, a transsexual born Robert. David and Rosanna have strong film careers. I couldn’t find any movies where either of them shared a stage, but if it’s any consolation, David directed an episode of Half, the television program where Patricia is the protagonist. Rosanna guest-starred on the show in 2008, as was Richmond in 2006.
John Cusack has two older sisters in the business: Johnan acclaimed actress you’ve seen in supporting roles in countless movies, two of which saw her nominated for an Oscar, and Ana, which is practically unknown. The three brothers were part of the cast of the hit comedy, Gros Punta Blank (1997). Joan and John have also worked together on several other films.
Owen Wilsonthe popular sitcom star has two brothers who also act, Luke and Andrew. Andrew has only appeared in four movies, while Luke is almost as famous as Owen. Luke and Owen appeared in the 2001 sitcom. The real Tennenbaums.
Alec Baldwin: This prominent Hollywood actor has three little brothers, Club, Esteban and Daniel, all the actors. While Alec is one of the best actors in Hollywood, none of his siblings have achieved star status. None of them have ever worked on a film together, although Alec had hatched a film script for the four of them to act together, which to date has not materialized.
matt dillonthe 46-year-old star of critically acclaimed movies like Crash (2005), has a younger brother, actor Kevin, who has appeared in some 29 films, mostly in supporting roles. Kevin and Matt have never appeared in a movie together.
ralph fiennesrespected British actor, nominated for an Oscar for his roles in schindler’s list (1993) more The English Patient (1996), has a younger brother who is also famous, Joseph. Joseph was also nominated for an Oscar for two of his roles, including the lead in shakespeare in love (1998). The brothers have never shared a film set.
Julia Robertsthe Academy Award-winning American actor has an older brother eric., who has been in the cast of more than 110 films, most of them forgettable. Julia had a small role in Red blood (1987), in which Eric had a leading role.
ben affleckthe “A” list star, has a younger brother, Caseya respected actor you’ve seen in the Ocean’s Eleven (2001) film and its two sequels. Both brothers starred in the Oscar-winning goodwill hunting (1997).
Sean Penn had a younger brother, chriswho died in 2006 at age 40. Chris was in 46 movies, including the critically acclaimed The funeral (1996), and starred opposite Sean for Close up in 1986.
charlie sheen: the star of Platoon (1986) and financial world (1987) has an older brother, Emilio EstevezActor/director best known for his role in the teen angst mega-hit, the breakfast club (1984). Emilio and Charlie co-starred young guns (1988) and Men at work (1990). Charlie’s real name is carlos estevez, in case you were wondering! His father is an actor. martin shine (Ramón Estévez), and two of his other brothers, renee and Ramon Jr. They are also actors, but they are not very well known.
Jake Gyllenhaalthe highest rated star, has an older sister, Maggie,. Maggie is a rising star in her own right, although she mostly plays supporting roles. Both were on-screen brothers for the independent film. donny danko in 2001.
jeff bridgesthe 2010 Oscar winner has an older brother Beautiful, who acted in more than 90 films. The brothers co-starred in Critical Success the fabulous bakers in 1989. His father is the late lloyd bridges.
jane fondathe veteran star is the older sister of fartthe actor who became famous with the cult hit of the 60s easy rider. They didn’t appear in any movies together even though they both had very long careers. His father is deceased henry fonda.
elizabeth shuethe blonde actress who rose to fame starring in Adventures in child carehas a younger brother Andrewbest known for his role in Melrose Placethe original TV show that aired during the ’90s. Both appeared on Funny (2007), which Andrew also produced.
Michael Madsoncharacter actor who has almost 100 film credits, has a younger sister, actor Virginia. Both appeared in Being Michael Madsena little-known 2008 mockumentary.
dennis quaid is the younger brother of Hornywho earned an Oscar nomination for the last detail (1973). Primarily in supporting roles, Randy shared supporting credits with Dennis for the long riders (1980).
Mark Wahlberg has an older brother Donny, with whom he is constantly confused. Both first rose to fame as part of the boy band. New kids on the block in the ’80s and ’90s before turning to acting. Donnie has never co-starred with his brother in any movie.
jennifer tillythe shrill-voiced femme fatale by Woody Allen comedy bullets over broadway (1994), has a younger sister, Megawho was actually the biggest star but stopped acting after 1995. Note that her real last name is Chan, as his father was of Chinese descent. They never co-starred in any movies.
jason batemanthe character actor you’ve seen in so many movies over the years, including the hit comedy June (2007), is the younger brother of justine batemanwho is best remembered for her role on the hit 1980s television show, Family ties. Justine co-starred with Jason in arrested developmenta television series.
Let’s Not Forget Two Superstar Brothers: Veteran Actors Shirley McLaine and younger half brother warren beatty. both were born beauty (one you) and never shared film credits.
