The rising fame of Jonah Hill: From comedy to drama

The Talented Jonah Hill: From Comedy Star to Dramatic Actor

Jonah Hill is a versatile American actor who initially made his debut in comedy films before moving into more dramatic roles. A connoisseur of independent cinema, he has been praised for his ability to juggle different genres with talent and for his capacity to transform himself into complex characters. Hill has been nominated for Oscars for his performances in films such as "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "The Queen's Gambit," and continues to impress audiences with his versatility on the big screen.

1. The Wolf of Wall Street

Synopsis: The film tells the rise and fall of stockbroker Jordan Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, who leads a life of debauchery and corruption on Wall Street.

Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie

Release date: December 25, 2013

Box office gross: $392 million

The film was directed by Martin Scorsese and was praised by critics for its performances, particularly Jonah Hill's role as Donnie Azoff.

2. 21 Jump Street

Synopsis: Two police officers, played by Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, pose as high school students to infiltrate a drug trafficking network.

Actors: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube

Release date: March 16, 2012

Box office gross: $201 million

The film is an adaptation of the 1980s TV series of the same name and was a surprise hit at the box office.

3. 22 Jump Street

Synopsis: The two police officers return for a new mission, this time at university, where they must dismantle a drug trafficking ring.

Actors: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube

Release date: June 13, 2014

Box office gross: $331 million

The film is the sequel to "21 Jump Street" and was praised for its humor and performances.

4. How to Kill Your Boss?

Synopsis: Three friends (Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis) consider killing their intolerable bosses.

Actors: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell, Kevin Spacey

Release date: July 8, 2011

Box office gross: $209 million

Jonah Hill makes a cameo in this film as one of the employees at the company where the protagonists work.

5. The LEGO Movie

Synopsis: An ordinary builder is mistaken for The Chosen One and caught up in an epic adventure to stop a malevolent tyrant.

Actors: Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Morgan Freeman, Jonah Hill

Release date: February 7, 2014

Box office gross: $469 million

Jonah Hill lends his voice to one of the characters in the animated film.

6. O Brother

Synopsis: Three escaped prisoners embark on a goofy adventure across the southern United States in the 1930s.

Actors: George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, John Goodman, Holly Hunter, Jonah Hill

Release date: December 22, 2000

Box office gross: $72 million

Jonah Hill appears in a small role in this Coen Brothers film that won numerous awards.

7. Moneyball

Synopsis: A baseball manager, played by Brad Pitt, uses statistics to assemble a competitive team with a limited budget.

Actors: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Release date: September 23, 2011

Box office gross: $110 million

Jonah Hill was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in this film.

8. Superbad

Synopsis: Two high school friends (Jonah Hill, Michael Cera) try to make it to a party to impress their classmates.

Actors: Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Seth Rogen, Emma Stone

Release date: August 17, 2007

Box office gross: $170 million

The film was acclaimed for its humor and performances, launching Jonah Hill's career.

9. Cogan: Killing Them Softly

Synopsis: A hitman (Brad Pitt) is hired to investigate a theft during a poker game protected by the mafia.

Actors: Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta, Richard Jenkins, James Gandolfini, Jonah Hill

Release date: November 21, 2012

Box office gross: $38 million

Jonah Hill plays a small role in this critically acclaimed gangster film.

10. Step Up Your Game!

Synopsis: Two brothers (Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly) must stop their stepmother from destroying their father.

Actors: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins, Adam Scott, Jonah Hill

Release date: July 25, 2008

Box office gross: $128 million

Jonah Hill makes a cameo as a sales clerk in an adult store in this zany comedy.