Joseph David Reitman (born May 25, 1968) is an American actor, producer, director, and writer.
Early life
Joe Reitman grew up in
Brookline, Massachusetts, and majored in theatre at
Pitzer College in
Claremont, California, in order to pursue a career in entertainment. He is
Jewish
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and a quarter Irish.
Career
Reitman was quickly cast in movie and TV roles and was brought to prominence by his recurring role as Kelly Bundy's boyfriend on ''
Married... with Children''. Notable film credits include ''
The Perfect Storm'', ''
Lady in the Water
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, ''
Clueless
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'' and ''
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
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''.
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/ref> Reitman wrote a story for Marvel Comics' ''Spider-Man Unlimited
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'' #14 titled "S.C.U.D.S", published in Spring 2006.
Poker
Reitman has played at the World Series of Poker
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four times and won UltimateBet.com's $1 Million Guaranteed Tournament. He has also played in numerous charity tournaments.
Personal life
In 2002, Reitman married actress Shannon Elizabeth
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. In March 2005, the couple announced their separation.Movie & TV News @ IMDb.com - WENN - 17 March 2006
/ref> They remain friends, and he currently manages her theatrical career. Together, they founded Animal Avengers, a nonprofit organization for animal rights.
In 2006, Reitman began dating professional poker player Annie Duke
Anne LaBarr Duke (née Lederer; born September 13, 1965) is an American former professional poker player and author in cognitive-behavioral decision science and decision education. She holds a World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet from 2004 ...
.
Filmography
Actor
Producer
* ''Ten Inch Hero'' (2007)
* '' Annie Duke Takes on the World'' (2006)
Director
* '' Survivin' the Island'' (2002)
Writer
* ''Survivin' the Island'' (2002)
References
External links
*
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1968 births
American male film actors
Living people
People from Brookline, Massachusetts
Male actors from Boston