Career Timeline of Avan Jogia: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Avan Jogia, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Avan Tudor Jogia is a Canadian actor, author, and director. He began his acting career as a child, gaining initial recognition for his role as Danny Araujo in the television film *A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story* (2006). After relocating to the United States, he secured roles in television series like *Caprica* (2009–2010) and achieved a breakthrough with his portrayal of Beck Oliver in *Victorious* (2010–2013).
2006: First acting role in A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story
In 2006, Avan Jogia secured his first acting role portraying Danny Araujo, the younger brother of Gwen Araujo, in the biographical television film A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story.
2007: Recurring role in Aliens in America and appearance in Devil's Diary
In 2007, Avan Jogia had a recurring role as Sam in the television sitcom Aliens in America. He also appeared in the Canadian horror television movie Devil's Diary that year.
2008: Appearance in Gym Teacher: The Movie
In 2008, Avan Jogia appeared in the Nickelodeon film Gym Teacher: The Movie, playing Champ Sinclair alongside Christopher Meloni.
2009: Filming Finding Hope Now
In 2009, Avan Jogia filmed Finding Hope Now, in which he played the lead character, Santos Delgado.
2009: Recurring role in Caprica
In 2009, Avan Jogia secured a recurring role in the television series Caprica, which is a spin-off of Battlestar Galactica.
2009: Starring role in Spectacular!
In 2009, Avan Jogia starred as Tajid in the film Spectacular! He worked alongside Victoria Justice, who would later be his co-star in Victorious.
March 2010: Main role in Victorious
In March 2010, Avan Jogia landed his first main role in a television series, Victorious, where he portrayed Beck Oliver alongside Victoria Justice, Ariana Grande, and Elizabeth Gillies.
2010: Appearance in Triple Dog
In 2010, Avan Jogia appeared in the drama film Triple Dog.
2011: Co-founding of Straight But Not Narrow
In 2011, Avan Jogia co-founded the online PSA organization Straight But Not Narrow, along with Heather Wilk and Andre Pochon, with the support of Josh Hutcherson. The organization seeks to change attitudes and viewpoints about the LGBTQIA+ community.
August 2012: Pilot greenlit for Twisted
In August 2012, the pilot for the ABC Family mystery-thriller series Twisted was greenlit. Avan Jogia was cast in the lead role of Danny Desai.
October 2012: Cast as Danny Desai in Twisted and filming the pilot
In October 2012, Avan Jogia was cast in the lead role of Danny Desai in the ABC Family mystery-thriller series Twisted. The pilot episode was filmed in New York City that same month.
2012: Appearance in Rags
In 2012, Avan Jogia appeared in the Nickelodeon television movie Rags, alongside Keke Palmer and Drake Bell, portraying Finn Covington.
February 2013: ABC Family orders Twisted as a series
In February 2013, ABC Family ordered Twisted as a series.
April 3, 2013: Production commencement for Twisted
On April 3, 2013, production commenced in Studio City for the ABC Family series Twisted, starring Avan Jogia as Danny Desai.
June 11, 2013: Premiere of Twisted
On June 11, 2013, Twisted, starring Avan Jogia, premiered on ABC Family.
2013: End of Victorious
In 2013, the 4th and final season of Victorious concluded. Avan Jogia had played Beck Oliver since the series' inception in March 2010. He also sang background vocals on several cast songs and had a prominent part in the song "Finally Falling".
August 11, 2014: Principal photography commenced for I Am Michael
On August 11, 2014, principal photography commenced in New York City for the film I Am Michael, featuring Avan Jogia as Nico.
August 2014: Cancellation of Twisted
In August 2014, ABC Family opted not to renew Twisted for a second season. Avan Jogia played the lead role of Danny Desai in the show.
August 2014: Jogia lands a role in I Am Michael
In August 2014, Avan Jogia landed a role in I Am Michael, a film based on Benoit Denizet-Lewis' New York Times Magazine article "My Ex-Gay Friend".
2014: Cast in Tut
In 2014, Avan Jogia was cast in the Spike TV miniseries, Tut, alongside Sir Ben Kingsley, as the titular Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
July 19, 2015: Premiere of Tut
On July 19, 2015, the miniseries Tut, starring Avan Jogia as Tutankhamun, premiered on Spike TV.
July 21, 2015: Conclusion of Tut
On July 21, 2015, the miniseries Tut, starring Avan Jogia, concluded on Spike TV.
2015: Release of Ten Thousand Saints and appearance in Here Now
In 2015, Avan Jogia starred in Ten Thousand Saints. Also in 2015, he appeared as Dark in the short film, Here Now and released a trailer for his short film, Of Dogs and Men, which stars Sir Ben Kingsley.
April 21, 2016: Release of Last Teenagers of the Apocalypse
On April 21, 2016, Avan Jogia's four-part web series short, Last Teenagers of the Apocalypse, was released. He produced and directed the series.
October 2016: Production commenced for Paper Year
In October 2016, production commenced on Rebecca Addelman's directorial debut, Paper Year, starring Avan Jogia and Eve Hewson.
January 2017: Release of I Am Michael
In January 2017, the film I Am Michael, in which Avan Jogia plays Nico, was released in a limited release and through video on demand.
2017: Roles in The Drowning, The Outcasts, The Year of Spectacular Men, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Ghost Wars
In 2017, Avan Jogia starred in The Drowning, The Outcasts, The Year of Spectacular Men, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. He also starred in Syfy's Ghost Wars, which premiered in 2017.
June 2018: Chosen to lead Now Apocalypse
In June 2018, Avan Jogia was chosen to lead the Starz comedy series Now Apocalypse, along with Kelli Berglund, Beau Mirchoff, and Roxane Mesquida.
2018: Cancellation of Ghost Wars
At the beginning of 2018, Syfy canceled Ghost Wars, a 13-episode series starring Avan Jogia that premiered in 2017.
2018: Formation of the band Saint Ivory
In 2018, Avan Jogia started a band with his brother called Saint Ivory, releasing a few songs and one album.
March 2019: Premiere of Now Apocalypse
In March 2019, Now Apocalypse, starring Avan Jogia as Ulysses Zane, aired on Starz.
September 2019: Publication of Mixed Feelings
In September 2019, Avan Jogia published his book, Mixed Feelings, which discusses growing up with a mixed-race identity.
December 2019: Premiere of The Artist's Wife
In December 2019, The Artist's Wife, featuring Avan Jogia, Bruce Dern, and Lena Olin, was scheduled to premiere at the Hamptons International Film Festival.
2019: Publication of Mixed Feelings
In 2019, Avan Jogia published his first book, Mixed Feelings, which features a collection of short stories and poems centered around multiracial identity. He also hand-painted all the illustrations in the book.
February 11, 2025: Release of "Autopsy (of an Ex-Teen Heartthrob)"
On February 11, 2025, Avan Jogia released his second book of poetry, titled “Autopsy (of an Ex-Teen Heartthrob)”.
2025: Release of follow up to Mixed Feelings
In 2025, Avan Jogia released the follow up to his book Mixed Feelings, called Autopsy of an Ex-Teen Heartthrob.
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