Jon Voight is an American actor born on December 29, 1938, in Yonkers, New York. He gained fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his roles in films like Midnight Cowboy, for which he received an Academy Award nomination. Voight has had a long and varied career, appearing in numerous movies and television shows, and has won several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actor. In addition to his acting career, Voight is known for his political activism and has been involved in various causes over the years. He is the father of actress Angelina Jolie and has appeared alongside her in films such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Voight continues to work in the entertainment industry,