History of Callum Turner in Timeline
Callum Turner is a British actor who transitioned from a modeling career to film and television. He gained prominence with lead roles in the drama film *Queen and Country* (2014) and the television mystery drama *Glue* (2014). He is also known for his role as Theseus Scamander in the *Fantastic Beasts* film series, specifically *Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald* (2018) and *Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore* (2022).
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February 1990: Callum Turner's Birth
In February 1990, Callum Robilliard Turner was born. He is a British actor who initially worked as a fashion model.
February 1990: Callum Turner's Birth and Early Life
In February 1990, Callum Turner was born in Hammersmith and grew up in Chelsea, London. He was raised by his single mother on the World's End council estate. He left school early, played football semi-professionally, and worked as a model and in retail before acting.
2010: Early Career and Modeling
In 2010, Callum Turner started his career by modeling for companies such as Next and Reebok. He also took on his first acting role in the short student film Think of England.
2011: Starring in "Zero"
In 2011, Callum Turner starred as Tony in the film Zero, directed by David Barrouk and produced by Michael Riley.
June 2012: Casting in "Queen and Country"
In June 2012, Callum Turner was cast in the lead role of John Boorman's film Queen and Country.
December 2012: Role in "The Town"
In December 2012, Callum Turner starred alongside Andrew Scott and Martin Clunes in the ITV Drama, The Town, portraying Ashley, a troubled teen.
2013: Guest Appearance in "The Borgias"
In early 2013, Callum Turner made a guest appearance in Showtime's historical-fiction drama television series, The Borgias as Calvino. He also starred in short film Alleycats as Eze, and had a small role in BBC One's Ripper Street.
2014: Lead role in "Queen and Country" and "Glue"
In 2014, Callum Turner had lead roles in the drama film Queen and Country and the TV mystery drama Glue, marking significant steps in his acting career.
2014: Debut of "Queen and Country" and Breakthrough Brits Recognition
In 2014, Queen and Country debuted at the Cannes Film Festival, and Callum Turner was named a Breakthrough Brit by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Also in 2014 he portrayed Eli in E4's whodunit series Glue.
2014: Influence of Mother on Acting Career
In 2014, at the Cannes Film Festival, Callum Turner mentioned in an interview that his mother instilled in him a love of film and inspired him to become an actor.
2015: Start of Relationship with Vanessa Kirby
In 2015, Callum Turner began a relationship with English actress Vanessa Kirby.
2015: Role in "Victor Frankenstein"
In 2015, Callum Turner portrayed Alistair in Paul McGuigan's horror film Victor Frankenstein.
2016: Starring in "Tramps"
In 2016, Callum Turner starred as Danny in the film Tramps, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
2017: Role in "Mobile Homes"
In 2017, Callum Turner portrayed Evan in Mobile Homes, which was screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
2018: Directing "Shift the Plane" and Acting in "Fantastic Beasts"
In 2018, Callum Turner directed and co-wrote the short film Shift the Plane. He also portrayed Theseus Scamander in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
2018: Role in "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald"
In 2018, Callum Turner played Theseus Scamander in the fantasy film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, expanding his presence in major film franchises.
2019: Starring in "The Capture" and BAFTA Nomination
In 2019, Callum Turner played the lead role as Shaun Emery in the BBC One series The Capture and received a nomination for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor for his performance.
2019: Nomination for British Academy Television Award
In 2019, Callum Turner's performance in the mystery series The Capture earned him a nomination for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor.
2019: End of Relationship with Vanessa Kirby
In 2019, Callum Turner's relationship with English actress Vanessa Kirby ended.
2020: Role in "Emma"
In 2020, Callum Turner portrayed Frank Churchill in the comedy-drama film Emma.
2021: Starring in "The Last Letter from Your Lover"
In 2021, Callum Turner portrayed Anthony O'Hare in the romantic drama The Last Letter from Your Lover.
2022: Role in "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore"
In 2022, Callum Turner reprised his role as Theseus Scamander in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.
2023: Portrayal of Joe Rantz in "The Boys in the Boat"
In 2023, Callum Turner portrayed Joe Rantz in The Boys in the Boat, directed by George Clooney.
2023: Starring in "The Boys in the Boat"
In 2023, Callum Turner starred as Joe Rantz in the biographical film The Boys in the Boat.
January 2024: Relationship with Dua Lipa
Since January 2024, Callum Turner has been in a relationship with English singer Dua Lipa.
April 2024: Casting in "Neuromancer" and "One Night Only"
In April 2024, it was announced that Callum Turner was cast as Case in the Apple TV+ series adaptation of William Gibson's Neuromancer. He will also star in Will Gluck's One Night Only.
2024: Role in "Masters of the Air"
In 2024, Callum Turner portrayed John "Bucky" Egan in the miniseries Masters of the Air.
June 2025: Engagement Announcement with Dua Lipa
In June 2025, Dua Lipa announced her engagement with Callum Turner during her cover story with British Vogue.
2025: Starring in "Eternity"
In 2025, Callum Turner is set to star alongside Miles Teller and Elizabeth Olsen in the fantasy romantic comedy Eternity.
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