Jack Huston comes from a lineage that is deeply rooted in the film industry; his grandfather was the cinematic maestro John Huston, his paternal half-uncle is the actor Danny Huston, and his paternal aunt is the famous actress Anjelica Huston. Hence, the art of acting runs in his genes, and it goes without saying that he is successfully carrying forward his lineage's prowess.
However, it’s also essential to acknowledge that the British actor has never lingered in the shadows of his illustrious family; rather, he has forged his own path with his artistic brilliance, captivating the hearts of one and all. From the television drama series 'Boardwalk Empire' where played the suave Richard Harrow with conviction to the black comedy-drama film 'American Hustle' where he brought the enigmatic Pete Musane to life to the anthology series 'Fargo' where he set the screen on fire with his portrayal of Odis Weff; Huston has time and again showcased his mettle as an actor!
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Beyond the allure of his professional life, Jack Huston is also quite well-known for his personal life. His relationship with his longtime partner Shannan Click is nothing short of legendary, which sometimes seems straight out of a fairytale. They have two children: a daughter and a son.
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The ace actor celebrates his 41st birthday today. On this occasion, let's learn why he named his son Cypress Night.
Jack Huston and his partner Shannan Click chose a unique name for their son, Cypress Night. Speaking about the reason behind this, Huston once shared in an interview that he simply liked the name and so decided to go for it.
He said, "It is not a name that you hear every day. It is an interesting one, we liked it. And 'Night'-- like his dad, he's a night owl. I'm trying to keep him in it, and he is already."
Notably, their daughter is named Sage Lavinia.
The actor is fluent in several languages. Besides English, he can also speak Italian and French.
Besides being an amazing actor, Huston is also an accomplished musician. He loves writing songs and playing the guitar during his leisure time.
He is an active philanthropist, having led numerous charity works over the years.
He is a dedicated environmentalist. He has time and again raised his voice about protecting the environment, highlighting issues such as climate change, plastic use, and more.
Ever since his childhood, Huston has had an innate passion for vintage cars. He loves to collect and restore vintage cars and often rides them during his free time.
He is an ardent animal lover as well, having time and again raised his voice against animal cruelty. He supports several animal rights organizations and also uses his social media platforms to raise awareness about animal welfare.
He is an outdoor person. He enjoys hiking, surfing, and paragliding during his vacations. He loves exploring new places and living a life full of adventure.
