Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ansel Elgort
How Ansel Elgort built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Ansel Elgort is an American actor and singer who initiated his acting career with a supporting role in the horror film *Carrie* (2013). He is widely recognized for his starring role as a teenage cancer patient in the romantic drama *The Fault in Our Stars* (2014) and also for his supporting role in *The Divergent Series* (2014–2016).
2009: Appearance in Teen Vogue
In 2009, during high school, Ansel Elgort appeared in Teen Vogue alongside Polish model Jac Jagaciak in an editorial photographed by his father.
March 2012: Lead Role in Off-Broadway Production of Regrets
In March 2012, Ansel Elgort premiered in a lead role in an Off-Broadway production of "Regrets", marking his first professional acting appearance.
2013: Acting Debut in Carrie
In 2013, Ansel Elgort began his acting career with a supporting role in the horror film "Carrie". This was his first credited role in a feature film.
February 2014: Signing Record Deals
In February 2014, Ansel Elgort announced that he had signed a record deal with Tom Staar's new label, Staar Traxx, and Steve Angello's label, Size Records.
April 21, 2014: Release of Unite on Beatport
On April 21, 2014, Ansel Elgort's first record, "Unite", was released on Beatport, marking his official entry into the music industry.
May 5, 2014: Release of Unite on iTunes
On May 5, 2014, Ansel Elgort's first record, "Unite", was released on iTunes, expanding its availability to a wider audience.
June 6, 2014: Release of The Fault in Our Stars
On June 6, 2014, "The Fault in Our Stars", starring Ansel Elgort as Augustus Waters, was released in theaters. The film is about Hazel, a teenage cancer patient, who meets and falls in love with Waters.
July 21, 2014: Release of Totem on Beatport and iTunes
On July 21, 2014, Ansel Elgort released his second record, "Totem", on both Beatport and iTunes.
October 2014: Release of Men, Women & Children
In October 2014, Ansel Elgort co-starred in the dramatic film "Men, Women & Children", directed by Jason Reitman.
2014: Baby Driver Audition
In 2014, Ansel Elgort auditioned for the title role in Baby Driver, requiring him to lip sync and dance to a song of his choosing.
2014: Breakthrough Roles in The Fault in Our Stars and Divergent
In 2014, Ansel Elgort gained wider recognition for starring as a teenage cancer patient in the romantic drama film "The Fault in Our Stars" and for his supporting role in "The Divergent Series". These roles significantly raised his profile in the film industry.
2014: Role in Divergent
In 2014, Ansel Elgort played Caleb Prior in "Divergent", marking his first highly publicized role.
2014: Performance at Electric Zoo Festival and Amsterdam Event
In 2014, Ansel Elgort played at the Electric Zoo Festival main stage and in a red-light dance music event in Amsterdam, showcasing his DJing talents.
2014: Named One of the Best Actors Under 20
In 2014, Ansel Elgort was recognized as one of the best actors under 20 years of age, highlighting his early success and potential in the film industry.
March 2015: Performance at Ultra Music Festival
In March 2015, Ansel Elgort played at the Ultra Music Festival main stage, continuing his DJing career.
March 20, 2015: Release of The Divergent Series: Insurgent
On March 20, 2015, "The Divergent Series: Insurgent", the second film in the Divergent series, was released, with Ansel Elgort reprising his role as Caleb Prior.
September 2015: Release of To Life
In September 2015, Ansel Elgort released "To Life", a Bar Mitzvah-themed song inflected with klezmer music.
2015: Signing with Island/Universal Records
In 2015, Ansel Elgort signed a record deal with Island/Universal Records, marking a significant step in his music career.
March 18, 2016: Release of The Divergent Series: Allegiant
On March 18, 2016, "The Divergent Series: Allegiant", the third film in the Divergent series, was released, with Ansel Elgort continuing his role as Caleb Prior.
May 2016: Alden Ehrenreich casted for Han Solo
After Alden Ehrenreich was cast as Han Solo in May 2016, Ansel Elgort expressed some relief, saying that if he had been cast, he would have had to change his DJ name, Ansølo.
July 8, 2016: Release of Home Alone
On July 8, 2016, Ansel Elgort released his first single on Island/Universal Records, "Home Alone."
2016: Continued Role in The Divergent Series
In 2016, Ansel Elgort continued his role in "The Divergent Series".
February 3, 2017: Release of Thief
On February 3, 2017, Ansel Elgort released a single called "Thief" under his own name. The music video featured his then-girlfriend Violetta Komyshan.
May 5, 2017: Featured on Logic's Album Everybody
On May 5, 2017, Ansel Elgort was featured on rapper Logic's third studio album, "Everybody", on a song titled "Killing Spree".
2017: Starring in Baby Driver and Golden Globe Nomination
In 2017, Ansel Elgort played the title character in Edgar Wright's action thriller "Baby Driver", for which he received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
January 11, 2018: Release of Supernova
On January 11, 2018, Ansel Elgort released a single called "Supernova".
July 17, 2018: Video on Demand Release of Billionaire Boys Club
On July 17, 2018, the film "Billionaire Boys Club", starring Ansel Elgort, was initially released through video on demand due to allegations against Kevin Spacey.
August 17, 2018: Limited Theatrical Release of Billionaire Boys Club
On August 17, 2018, "Billionaire Boys Club", starring Ansel Elgort, had a limited release in theaters after its initial video on demand release.
2019: Release of The Goldfinch
In 2019, Ansel Elgort played the lead role in "The Goldfinch", which was critically panned and a box office failure.
April 2020: COVID-19 Fundraising Effort
In April 2020, Ansel Elgort posted a nude photograph of himself on social media as part of a fundraising effort to feed those affected by COVID-19.
2021: Release of West Side Story Adaptation
In 2021, Ansel Elgort played the lead role of Tony in "West Side Story", directed by Steven Spielberg. The film was released to critical acclaim and received seven nominations at the 94th Academy Awards.
2021: Starring in West Side Story
In 2021, Ansel Elgort starred in Steven Spielberg's musical film "West Side Story", a significant role in a major production.
2022: Portrayal of Jake Adelstein in Tokyo Vice
From 2022, Ansel Elgort portrayed Jake Adelstein in the crime series "Tokyo Vice".
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