History of Armie Hammer in Timeline
Armie Hammer is an American actor who started with television guest roles. He gained initial recognition for playing Billy Graham in 'Billy: The Early Years' (2008). A significant breakthrough came with his portrayal of the Winklevoss twins in David Fincher's 'The Social Network' (2010), which increased his visibility.
August 28, 1986: Armie Hammer Born
On August 28, 1986, Armand Douglas Hammer, known as Armie Hammer, was born. He would later become an American actor.
2006: Minor role in Flicka
In 2006, Armie Hammer made his first ventures into film with a minor role in the film Flicka.
2007: Casting in Justice League: Mortal
In 2007, Armie Hammer was chosen by George Miller to star as Batman/Bruce Wayne in the planned superhero film Justice League: Mortal. However, the film was eventually canceled.
October 2008: Leading Role in Billy: The Early Years
In October 2008, Armie Hammer's first leading role in film came with his portrayal of Billy Graham in Billy: The Early Years. The film premiered and later earned Hammer a "Faith and Values Award" nomination.
2008: Mumbai Attacks
Armie Hammer appeared in the thriller Hotel Mumbai, about the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
2008: First Leading Role
In 2008, Armie Hammer's first leading role was in the film Billy: The Early Years, where he portrayed Billy Graham.
2009: Role in 2081
In 2009, Armie Hammer played Harrison Bergeron in 2081, based on the short story by Kurt Vonnegut, which premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival.
May 2010: Marriage to Elizabeth Chambers
In May 2010, Armie Hammer married television personality Elizabeth Chambers.
2010: Wider Recognition in The Social Network
In 2010, Armie Hammer gained wider recognition for portraying the twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in David Fincher's biopic, The Social Network.
2010: Breakthrough Role in The Social Network
In 2010, Armie Hammer had his breakthrough film role in David Fincher's The Social Network, where he portrayed the twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. This role earned him his first critical plaudits and a Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor.
2011: Role in J. Edgar
In 2011, Armie Hammer played Clyde Tolson in Clint Eastwood's film J. Edgar, a biographical drama focusing on J. Edgar Hoover. His performance was praised and he received Screen Actors Guild Awards nods.
2011: Portrayal of Clyde Tolson in J. Edgar
In 2011, Armie Hammer portrayed Clyde Tolson in the biographical drama J. Edgar.
2011: Arrest at Border Patrol Checkpoint
In 2011, Armie Hammer was arrested at a United States Border Patrol checkpoint in West Texas after marijuana was discovered in his car. He was not prosecuted.
January 2012: Voiced Winklevoss Twins in The Simpsons
In January 2012, Armie Hammer voiced the Winklevoss twins in an episode of The Simpsons titled "The D'oh-cial Network".
July 2013: Release of The Lone Ranger
In July 2013, Armie Hammer starred as the title role in Disney's The Lone Ranger, which was released theatrically and considered a box office failure.
2013: Comment on Arrest
In 2013, Armie Hammer commented on his 2011 arrest, describing it as a "misunderstanding of laws".
2013: Starred in The Lone Ranger
In 2013, Armie Hammer played the titular character in the western, The Lone Ranger.
2013: Contact with Edgar Valdez Villarreal's family
In 2013, Armie Hammer was in contact with the family of drug lord Edgar Valdez Villarreal and secured the rights to film the cartel leader's life story.
2015: Starred in The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
In 2015, Armie Hammer starred as Illya Kuryakin in the action film The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
January 2016: Rights to film Edgar Valdez Villarreal's life story
In January 2016, it was revealed that since 2013, Hammer was in contact with the family of the drug lord Edgar Valdez Villarreal and secured the rights to film the cartel leader's life story.
May 2016: Production Begins on Call Me by Your Name
In May 2016, production began on the film Call Me by Your Name, starring Armie Hammer opposite Timothée Chalamet. It's an adaptation of an André Aciman novel.
2016: Role in The Birth of a Nation
In 2016, Armie Hammer played Sam Turner in the film The Birth of a Nation.
April 2017: Rape Accusation by Ex-Girlfriend
In April 2017, Armie Hammer's ex-girlfriend, Efrosina Angelova, accused him of raping her.
2017: Notable film works
From 2017 to 2018, Armie Hammer had notable film works for which he was awarded "Outstanding Achievement in Cinema" by The SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
2017: Premiere and Acclaim for Call Me by Your Name
In 2017, Armie Hammer starred as Oliver in Call Me by Your Name, receiving acclaim and nominations. He also narrated the audiobook.
2017: Starred in Call Me by Your Name
In 2017, Armie Hammer starred in Luca Guadagnino's romantic drama Call Me by Your Name, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination.
2017: Voice Role in Cars 3 and Starring in Final Portrait
In 2017, Armie Hammer voiced Jackson Storm in Disney-Pixar's Cars 3 and starred in Stanley Tucci's Final Portrait. The film premiered at the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival.
June 2018: Starred in Straight White Men on Broadway
In June 2018, Armie Hammer played Drew in Straight White Men at Second Stage Theater on Broadway.
September 7, 2018: Premiere of Hotel Mumbai
On September 7, 2018, the film Hotel Mumbai, starring Armie Hammer, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
November 8, 2018: Premiere of On the Basis of Sex
On November 8, 2018, the film On the Basis of Sex, starring Armie Hammer as Martin D. Ginsburg, premiered at the AFI Fest.
2018: Portrayal of Martin D. Ginsburg
In 2018, Armie Hammer portrayed Martin D. Ginsburg in the biopic On the Basis of Sex. Also in 2018, he starred in a Broadway production of Straight White Men.
2019: Starred in Wounds
In 2019, Armie Hammer starred in Babak Anvari's psychological horror film Wounds, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
2019: Awards for Sorry to Bother You
In 2019, the film Sorry to Bother You, in which Armie Hammer starred, won the National Board of Review's Top Ten Independent Films award, as well as Best Screenplay and Best First Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards.
July 10, 2020: Announcement of Separation
On July 10, 2020, Armie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers announced their separation via Instagram.
2020: Starred in Rebecca
In 2020, Armie Hammer starred as Maxim de Winter in the adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's Gothic romance Rebecca.
January 2021: Accusations and Denial of Sexually Charged Text Messages
In January 2021, an anonymous Instagram account shared screenshots of sexually explicit text messages purportedly sent by Armie Hammer to various women. Hammer refuted the authenticity of these messages, labeling them as an "online attack". Additionally, in January 2021, the Cayman police questioned Hammer regarding leaked videos in which he claimed to have had sex with "Miss Cayman" in the Cayman Islands. He later issued an apology to the Cayman Compass, clarifying that the woman in the videos was not affiliated with the Miss Cayman Islands beauty pageant.
March 2021: LAPD Launches Investigation into Accusations
In March 2021, the LAPD initiated an investigation into the accusations against Armie Hammer, which concluded in December of that year.
December 2021: Reshot Role in Next Goal Wins
In December 2021, Armie Hammer's role in the Taika Waititi film Next Goal Wins was reshot, with Will Arnett taking over the role.
2021: Appeared in Crisis
In 2021, Armie Hammer appeared in the opioid crisis thriller Crisis.
2021: Abuse Allegations and Career Setback
In 2021, multiple women accused Armie Hammer of abuse, which he denied, leading to the derailment of his acting career. He abandoned several projects and was dropped by his talent agency and publicist.
September 2022: Attorney Gloria Allred Refuses to Represent Angelova
In September 2022, it was revealed that attorney Gloria Allred declined to represent Efrosina Angelova because she "wouldn't sign a declaration under perjury [regarding] her accusations".
2022: Living in the Cayman Islands and Working Various Jobs
In 2022, Armie Hammer resided in the Cayman Islands to be close to Chambers and their children. During this time, he worked various jobs, including selling timeshares and managing an apartment complex.
2022: Role in Death on the Nile
In 2022, Armie Hammer was part of an ensemble cast in Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile.
February 2023: Air Mail Article and Hammer's Admission of BDSM and Emotional Abuse
In February 2023, Air Mail published an article questioning the details of the accusations against Armie Hammer. Hammer admitted to consensual BDSM and emotional abuse but denied claims of sexual abuse and cannibalism.
May 2023: LA County District Attorney Declines to Indict Hammer
In May 2023, the LA County District Attorney decided not to indict Armie Hammer, citing insufficient evidence.
June 2023: Divorce Settlement Reached
In June 2023, it was announced that Armie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers had reached a divorce settlement.
2023: Allegation of Sexual Assault at Age 13
In 2023, Armie Hammer alleged that he was sexually assaulted by a youth pastor when he was 13 years old.
July 2024: Dru Ann Addresses Allegations in 'Hammered'
In July 2024, Armie Hammer's mother, Dru Ann, discussed the allegations against her son in her book, 'Hammered'.
October 2024: Podcast Launch
In October 2024, The Guardian reported on the launch of Armie Hammer's podcast, Armie HammerTime, along with his upcoming comeback in the film Frontier Crucible.
2024: Moving to Los Angeles Due to Work Permit Issues
In 2024, Armie Hammer relocated to Los Angeles after being denied further work permits in the Cayman Islands. He subsequently reported being in a "bad financial state" due to limited acting opportunities and lack of access to his family's wealth.
2024: Return to Acting
In 2024, Armie Hammer returned to acting after the allegations.
2025: Angelova Claims Allred Withdrew as Attorney Over Documentary Permission
In 2025, Efrosina Angelova said that Gloria Allred had withdrawn as her attorney when she refused to retroactively grant Allred permission to speak about her case in the 2022 documentary series "House of Hammer"; prior to the film she had specifically asked Allred not to discuss her case with the filmmakers.
2081: Character Role in 2081 Movie
Armie Hammer played Harrison Bergeron in the film '2081'. The story is based on the short story of the same name by author Kurt Vonnegut.
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