AS the stars gathered for the seventh annual Irish Film and Television (IFTA) awards, one of the most charming and amiable turned out to be the surprisingly charismatic Jon Voight, father of Angelina Jolie, and acclaimed actor in his own right.

Jon Voight has branded rumours of an impending split between daughter Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt as “nonsense”.

Angelina Jolie’s father doesn’t think Megan Fox is as talented as his daughter.

Jon Voight was delighted to see Kate Winslet scoop the Best Actress Oscar on Sunday, beating his daughter Angelina Jolie to the podium.

Angelina Jolie's estranged father Jon Voight is hoping to meet his grandchildren over the festive period - after revealing he still hasn't met his daughter's twins since they were born in July.

Movie star Jon Voight dreams of working with his son James Haven and daughter Angelina Jolie before he dies.

The delayed release – and subsequent claims and counter-claims - of this gritty police/family drama would make a film in itself.

Angelina Jolie and her estranged father Jon Voight are set for a new battle - at the box office.

Angelina Jolie's dad Jon Voight has blasted TV star Roseanne Barr for her "evil" attack on his daughter and her partner Brad Pitt.

HOLLYWOOD glamour couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have struck a record £7.5 million (€9.5m) magazine deal for the first photos of their newborn twins.

Angelina Jolie's dad Jon Voight is amazed his daughter is now a mother of six - because she had no interest in kids when she was younger.

Angelina Jolie has ended her long rift with her actor father Jon Voight.

Actor Jon Voight was so captivated by Donald Rumsfeld's public image, he based his 'Transformers' character on the American politician.

Actor Jon Voight has publicly berated his son James Haven regarding "heartbreaking" comments he made about him in the upcoming November issue of Marie Claire magazine.

Rumours Angelina Jolie and estranged father Jon Voight have reconciled are "a mistake" - according to the actor's representative.

Angelina Jolie has sparked reports of a reconciliation with her estranged father Jon Voight, after he was spotted leaving the New York hotel she is staying in.

Jon Voight has again denied media reports he's made amends with his estranged daughter Angelina Jolie, after the actress cut him out of her life for implying she was unbalanced.

Angelina Jolie has offered to end her bitter estrangement with her father Jon Voight, stating she is hoping to communicate with the 'Deliverance' star.

Angelina Jolie's continuing grief over the death of her mother is putting a huge strain on her health, the actress' brother claims.

Movie star Jon Voight has revealed he still hasn't had any contact with his daughter Angelina Jolie or her four children - after she cut him out of her life for insinuating the actress was unbalanced.

Reality TV mogul Donald Trump has slammed Angelina Jolie for treating her estranged father Jon Voight "like a dog" and refusing him access to his grandchildren.

Angelina Jolie spent 30 minutes in a car outside a Hollywood party on Wednesday, after realising her estranged father Jon Voight was in attendance.

Jon Voight is thrilled with his Emmy Award nomination but insists any celebration won't be complete until he's reunited with his estranged daughter Angelina Jolie and met his new granddaughter.

Jon Voight has hailed his estranged daughter Angelina Jolie for using her super stardom to help disadvantaged people, and not falling into the Hollywood vanity trap.

Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight said today that the ring he kept from his role playing the late Pope John Paul II helps him be a better person.

Movie veteran Jon Voight insists his heartache over being excluded from his daughter Angelina Jolie's life has doubled now she is pregnant with Brad Pitt's child.

Soul legend Diana Ross has confirmed she is dating movie star Jon Voight, following a six-year search for the right man.

Angelina Jolie's father Jon Voight has reportedly found love with soul diva Diana Ross after the odd couple were introduced by Motown founder Berry Gordy.

Actor Jon Voight has voiced his approval of his daughter Angelina Jolie's reported romance with Brad Pitt.

Hollywood actor Jon Voight has dreamed up the ultimate way to end a truce with his daughter Angelina Jolie - he wants to co-star with her in a movie.

Superstar Angelina Jolie's father Jon Voight has spoken of his sadness and sense of loss after his Oscar-winning daughter cut him out of her life.

Screen beauty Angelina Jolie looks on director Oliver Stone as a replacement for her estranged dad Jon Voight.

A row about fat ladies in the world of opera erupted today after a leading soprano was sacked because of her size.

Sometimes Hollywood can rise above itself and come up, as here, with a deeply involving film which manages to take in a wide range of emotions and plotlines.

Actress Angelina Jolie has re-opened the rift with her father, criticising him for making people think she was a bad mother.

MOVIE star Angelina Jolie revealed yesterday that she has ditched her father, the Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight, saying: “I no longer see us as father and daughter.”

Movie star Angelina Jolie told today how she has ditched her father, actor Jon Voight, saying: “I no longer see us as father and daughter.”

Angelina Jolie's mother says she is shocked by claims of her ex-husband (and Jolie's father) Jon Voight that the actress has "serious mental problems".

Angelina Jolie says it's not healthy for her to be around her father.

Actress Angelina Jolie’s father today made an emotional appeal urging his daughter to get help for what he described as “serious mental problems”.

Jon Voight has pleaded with his daughter Angelina Jolie to get back in touch with him.

OSCAR FREIRE surprised himself and the Saarbrucken crowd gathered to cheer an Erik Zabel win by denying the German rider a victory on home soil yesterday.

Tomb Raider star Angelina Jolie has adopted a baby boy, her father revealed.