Career Timeline of Andie MacDowell: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Andie MacDowell built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Andie MacDowell is an American actress and former model, primarily recognized for her leading roles in romantic comedies and dramas. Her career encompasses both acting and modeling, including work with Calvin Klein. Notably, she has served as a spokeswoman for L'Oréal since 1986, a testament to her enduring presence in the fashion and beauty industries.
1978: Signed Modeling Contract
In 1978, Andie MacDowell signed a modeling contract with Elite Model Management in New York City.
1984: Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
In 1984, Andie MacDowell appeared in the film "Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes".
1984: Film Debut in Greystoke
In 1984, Andie MacDowell debuted in film with "Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes," though her lines were dubbed due to her accent.
1985: St. Elmo's Fire Film Role
In 1985, Andie MacDowell had a role in the Brat Pack film "St. Elmo's Fire".
1985: Role in St. Elmo's Fire
In 1985, Andie MacDowell played a supporting role in "St. Elmo's Fire".
1986: L'Oréal Spokeswoman
In 1986, Andie MacDowell became a spokeswoman for the cosmetic and haircare company L'Oréal, a role she has maintained since.
1988: Television Debut
In 1988, Andie MacDowell made her television debut in the Italian miniseries "The Secret of the Sahara".
1989: Breakthrough Role in Sex, Lies, and Videotape
In 1989, Andie MacDowell achieved a breakthrough role in "Sex, Lies, and Videotape," earning her the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead and a Golden Globe nomination.
1989: Sex, Lies, and Videotape
In 1989, Andie MacDowell starred in "Sex, Lies, and Videotape", receiving positive reviews and winning the Independent Spirit Award.
1990: Green Card Film
In 1990, Andie MacDowell starred in the film "Green Card".
1992: Leading Role in Ruby Cairo
In 1992, Andie MacDowell played the leading role in the mystery thriller film "Ruby Cairo", which performed poorly at the box office.
1993: Stardom with Groundhog Day and Short Cuts
In 1993, Andie MacDowell achieved stardom with "Groundhog Day" and starred in "Short Cuts", receiving critical acclaim and awards.
1994: Four Weddings and a Funeral
In 1994, Andie MacDowell starred in "Four Weddings and a Funeral".
1994: Starring in Four Weddings and a Funeral and Bad Girls
In 1994, Andie MacDowell starred in the successful film "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Bad Girls", a box office disappointment.
1995: Unstrung Heroes Film
In 1995, Andie MacDowell starred in the film "Unstrung Heroes".
July 17, 1996: Multiplicity Release
On July 17, 1996, the film "Multiplicity", starring Andie MacDowell, was released. The film received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office.
1996: Starring in Michael and Multiplicity
In 1996, Andie MacDowell starred in the films "Michael" and "Multiplicity".
1998: Producing Debut
In 1998, Andie MacDowell starred in the film "Just the Ticket", also making her producing debut.
1999: Muppets from Space and The Muse
In 1999, Andie MacDowell appeared in "Muppets from Space" and starred in "The Muse".
1999: The Muse Film
In 1999, Andie MacDowell starred in the film "The Muse".
2000: Harrison's Flowers Film
In 2000, Andie MacDowell starred in the war drama film "Harrison's Flowers", which received mixed reviews.
April 27, 2001: Town & Country Release
On April 27, 2001, "Town & Country" was released, receiving negative reviews and becoming a box office flop.
2001: Television Appearance in On the Edge and Dinner with Friends
In 2001, Andie MacDowell made her first television appearance in over a decade, starring in "On the Edge" and "Dinner with Friends".
2003: Guest Role in The Practice
In 2003, Andie MacDowell guest-starred in an episode of the ABC legal drama series "The Practice".
2005: Beauty Shop Supporting Role
In 2005, Andie MacDowell played a supporting role in the film "Beauty Shop".
2005: Return to Big Screen with Beauty Shop
In 2005, Andie MacDowell returned to the big screen with a supporting role in the comedy film "Beauty Shop".
2007: Appearance in Intervention
In 2007, Andie MacDowell appeared in the film "Intervention".
2008: Appearance in Inconceivable
In 2008, Andie MacDowell appeared in the film "Inconceivable".
2009: Role in The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
In 2009, Andie MacDowell appeared in the film "The Six Wives of Henry Lefay".
2010: Lifetime Television Movies
In 2010, Andie MacDowell starred in two Lifetime Television movies, "At Risk" and "The Front", and had a recurring role in "Lone Star".
2011: Footloose Supporting Role
In 2011, Andie MacDowell played a supporting role in the film "Footloose".
2012: Roles in Mighty Fine, Jane by Design, and 30 Rock
In 2012, Andie MacDowell starred in "Mighty Fine", co-starred in "Jane by Design", and guest-starred on "30 Rock".
2013: Starring in Cedar Cove
From 2013, Andie MacDowell starred in the Hallmark Channel drama series "Cedar Cove", based on Debbie Macomber's book series.
2015: Cougar Role in Magic Mike XXL
In 2015, Andie MacDowell played a cougar in the comedy-drama film "Magic Mike XXL".
2015: Magic Mike XXL Supporting Role
In 2015, Andie MacDowell played a supporting film role in "Magic Mike XXL".
2015: Starring in Cedar Cove
In 2015, Andie MacDowell starred in the Hallmark Channel drama series "Cedar Cove".
2017: Starring in Love After Love
In 2017, Andie MacDowell starred in the independent film "Love After Love".
2018: Starring in and Producing The Beach House
In 2018, Andie MacDowell starred in and produced the Hallmark Hall of Fame film "The Beach House".
2019: Roles in The Last Laugh and Ready or Not
In 2019, Andie MacDowell played supporting film roles in "The Last Laugh" and "Ready or Not".
2020: Roles in Wireless and Dashing in December
In 2020, Andie MacDowell starred in the television series "Wireless" and the film "Dashing in December".
2021: Maid Miniseries with Daughter
In 2021, Andie MacDowell co-starred with her daughter, Margaret Qualley, in the Netflix miniseries "Maid", receiving a Golden Globe nomination.
2021: Starring in Maid
In 2021, Andie MacDowell starred alongside her daughter, Margaret Qualley, in the Netflix miniseries "Maid", earning a Golden Globe nomination.
2023: The Way Home Series
In 2023, Andie MacDowell began starring in the Hallmark Channel series "The Way Home".
2023: Starred in 'The Way Home' and 'The Other Zoey'
In 2023, Andie MacDowell starred in the Hallmark Channel series 'The Way Home' and the romantic comedy film 'The Other Zoey'.
2023: Starring in My Happy Ending
In 2023, Andie MacDowell starred in the comedy-drama film "My Happy Ending".
2024: Roles in The Other Zoey and Red Right Hand
In 2024, Andie MacDowell played supporting film roles in "The Other Zoey" and "Red Right Hand".
2024: Starred in 'Red Right Hand'
In 2024, Andie MacDowell starred opposite Orlando Bloom in the action thriller 'Red Right Hand'.
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