History of Callum Turner in Timeline

Callum Turner is an English actor who transitioned from a fashion modeling career to film and television. He gained prominence with lead roles in "Queen and Country" (2014) and the miniseries "Glue" (2014). He is also known for portraying Theseus Scamander in the "Fantastic Beasts" film series, including "The Crimes of Grindelwald" (2018) and "The Secrets of Dumbledore" (2022).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 1990: Callum Turner's Birth and Upbringing

In February 1990, Callum Turner was born in Hammersmith and grew up in Chelsea, London. He was raised on a council estate by his single mother.

February 1990: Callum Turner Born

On February 1990, Callum Robilliard Turner was born. He is an English actor.

2010: Early Career

In 2010, Callum Turner started his career, modelling for companies such as Next and Reebok, and in his first acting role for the short student film Think of England.

2011: Starred as Tony in Zero

In 2011, Callum Turner starred as Tony in "Zero", a film directed by David Barrouk and produced by Michael Riley.

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June 2012: Cast in Queen and Country

In June 2012, Callum Turner was cast in the lead role of John Boorman's film "Queen and Country".

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December 2012: The Town

In December 2012, Callum Turner starred with Andrew Scott and Martin Clunes in the ITV Drama, "The Town", portraying Ashley, a troubled teen.

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2013: The Borgias

In early 2013, Callum Turner made a guest appearance in Showtime's historical-fiction drama television series, "The Borgias" as Calvino.

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2014: Inspired by his mother

During an interview at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, Callum Turner mentioned that his mother instilled in him a love of film and inspired him to become an actor.

2014: Lead roles in Queen and Country and Glue

In 2014, Callum Turner had lead roles in the drama film "Queen and Country" and the mystery miniseries "Glue".

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2014: Queen and Country Debut and Breakthrough Brits

In 2014, the film "Queen and Country" debuted at the Cannes Film Festival, and Callum Turner was named one of the Breakthrough Brits by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. He also portrayed Eli in E4's whodunit series Glue.

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2015: Relationship with Vanessa Kirby

From 2015 to late 2019, Callum Turner was in a relationship with English actress Vanessa Kirby.

2015: Victor Frankenstein

In 2015, Callum Turner portrayed Alistair in Paul McGuigan's horror film "Victor Frankenstein".

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2016: Tramps

In 2016, Callum Turner starred as Danny in the film "Tramps", which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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2017: Mobile Homes

In 2017, Callum Turner portrayed Evan in "Mobile Homes", which was screened at the Cannes Film Festival.

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2018: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

In 2018, Callum Turner played Theseus Scamander in the fantasy film "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald".

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2018: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and Shift the Plane

In 2018, Callum Turner portrayed Theseus Scamander in "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald". He also directed and co-wrote the short film "Shift the Plane" with Danny King.

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2019: End of Relationship with Vanessa Kirby

Callum Turner's relationship with Vanessa Kirby ended in late 2019, after starting in 2015.

2019: The Capture Nomination

In 2019, Callum Turner had a lead role in "The Capture" and was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor for his performance.

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2019: Nominated for British Academy Television Award

In 2019, Callum Turner's performance in "The Capture" earned him a nomination for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor.

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2020: Emma

In 2020, Callum Turner portrayed Frank Churchill in the comedy-drama film "Emma".

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2021: The Last Letter from Your Lover

In 2021, Callum Turner portrayed Anthony O'Hare in the romantic drama "The Last Letter from Your Lover", alongside Shailene Woodley and Felicity Jones.

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