In 1989, the world fell madly in love with Lloyd Dobbler, a nerdy and adorable high school boy played by John Cusack in the 1989 movie Say Anything… Although Cusack’s career has continued and risen steadily over the years, we all still love Lloyd Dobbler and consequently, Cusack. Today, he turns 44 and in honor of the occasion, we’re offering a selection of clips from his best movies. Though there are certainly more than we can mention here, so if we left out your favorite, feel free to tell us in the comments.
Class
Cusack’s silver screen debut came in 1983 when he starred as Roscoe Maibaum in this film, which also featured the debuts of actors Andrew McCarthy, Virginia Madsen, Lolita Davidovich, and Alan Ruck.
Sixteen Candles
Though his role was supporting, John Cusack was in one of the biggest teen movies of all-time. He played Bryce, a friend of Anthony Michael Hall (The Geek). You can catch him in this clip around the 1:20 mark.
Better Off Dead
High school student Lane Meyer, played by Cusack, becomes suicidal when his girlfriend breaks up with him.
Say Anything …
This Cameron Crowe flick contains Cusack’s break-out performance. This scene, featuring Cusack holding a boom box outside the window of his crush, has become one of the defining scenes of the teenage film genre.
Grosse Point Blank
As a professional killer, Cusack takes a vacation from his day job to attend his high school reunion.
Being John Malkovich
In this cult classic, Cusack plays a puppeteer who finds a portal to the mind of actor John Malkovich. It’s totally weird. And totally awesome.
High Fidelity
Based on the book by Nick Hornby, High Fidelity chronicles the love life of Rob Gordon. Cusack also worked on the screenplay and served as co-producer. He was nominated for several acting awards for his performance.
Hot Tub Time Machine
Most recently, Cusack starred in this wacky flick about time travel and friendship.
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Er… Serendipity? America’s Sweethearts? Or are chick flicks not acceptable!
posted by zoochick on 6-29-2010 at 2:28 am
1408 was a great movie too.
posted by heathann on 6-29-2010 at 3:24 am
I agree with heathann. For a “scary movie” 1408 was pretty awesome. Now if only we could all forget about 2012… Not Cusak’s fault. He’s still awesome.
posted by Eric on 6-29-2010 at 7:55 am
Don’t forget “One Crazy Summer”….
It’s got to be my favorite Cusack movie…
posted by onegomoo on 6-29-2010 at 9:15 am
Nah, zoochick, I just think she was just not including the worst movies John Cusack ever made.
posted by nikki on 6-29-2010 at 9:38 am
Ummm…hello…The Sure Thing! Best John Cusack movie ever!
posted by Jenn on 6-29-2010 at 10:02 am
No “The Sure Thing?” That’s a classic!
posted by al on 6-29-2010 at 10:19 am
I have to agree with Zoochick. America’s Sweethearts was great!
John Cusack: “I’m a paranoid schizophrenic, I am my own entourage.”
posted by Jenn on 6-29-2010 at 11:10 am
“The Grifters” has to be my all-time favorite non-comedic Cusak movie!!
posted by Marty on 6-29-2010 at 11:47 am
Con Air?
posted by Tricia on 6-29-2010 at 12:35 pm
Identity was very underrated
posted by Rose on 6-29-2010 at 5:19 pm
Max was an awesome movie all around, and War INC was absolutely hilarious. And a little scary how accurate it is…
posted by Tiff on 6-29-2010 at 5:39 pm
Tapeheads!! Also starring Tim Robbins, Don Cornelius, Sam Moore,and Junior Walker. Features Fishbone and Jello Biafra too! I loved it when I was a kid.
posted by Franklin Mint, Last Of The Big Spenders on 6-29-2010 at 6:37 pm
“Tapeheads” is a movie that plenty of people hate, but I love it.
I would have been so mad if you had left off “High Fidelity.”
posted by Sillstaw on 6-29-2010 at 10:45 pm