In 1982, he (Presenter) accepted the Oscar for "Best Actress in a Leading Role" on behalf of Katharine Hepburn, who wasn't present at the awards ceremony
In 1993, he took over the role of "Woodrow F. Call" from Tommy Lee Jones in "Return to Lonesome Dove" (1993). Three years later, he was succeeded by Jonny Lee Miller, who played the younger version of Call in "Dead Man's Walk" (1996). That same year, Miller married Voight's daughter, Angelina Jolie, making Voight a short-term father-in-law to his own successor.
In 2000, Voight became involved with the Florida Holocaust Museum and worked very closely with then Exec Director Larry Wasser (deceased 2003) and President John Loftus, famous US Justice Department official, author & former prosecutor. Voight serves today as an advisory member of their Board. Jon Voights contributions in supporting the Florida Holocaust Museums programs have made a long lasting impact to helping the children in Florida become better citizens through character education.
In an episode of "Seinfeld" (1990), George (Jason Alexander) buys a Chrysler Lebaron convertible he believes once belonged to Jon Voight only to discover that the previous owner was actually "John" Voight, a periodontist.
On December 9, 2001, he appeared as a surprise guest on the "Muppets Tonight" (1996) show dressed as a giant chicken with Gonzo the Great. The event was part of the first annual MuppetFest fan convention and a fund-raiser for Save The Children.
Played father to Ricky Schroder twice: The first time in The Champ (1979) and the second time in "Return to Lonesome Dove" (1993).
Turned down the role of "Matt Hooper" in Jaws (1975). The role went to Richard Dreyfuss.
Turned down the role of Oliver (played by Ryan O'Neal) in Love Story (1970), despite being offered 10% of the gross.
Was cast as President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Pearl Harbor (2001) after Gene Hackman declined the role. Hackman's wife was of Japanese decent, and appearing in a film about the Japanese attack that precipitated the entry of the United States into World War Two would have been painful for her, so Hackman turned down the part.
Was considered for the role of Clark Kent/Superman in Superman (1978).