Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Channing Tatum

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Channing Tatum made an impact.

Channing Tatum is a prominent American actor and producer. He began his film career with *Coach Carter* (2005) and gained recognition through *She's the Man* and *Step Up* (both 2006). Tatum achieved further fame for his roles as Duke in the *G.I. Joe* film series and as the lead in the *Magic Mike* films. He also starred as an undercover cop in the *21 Jump Street* film series.

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2000: Cast as a Dancer in Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" Music Video

In 2000, Channing Tatum was first cast as a dancer in Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" music video, after an audition in Orlando, Florida and was paid $400 for the job.

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2002: Television Commercials for Mountain Dew and Pepsi

In 2002, Channing Tatum landed national spots for Mountain Dew and Pepsi in television commercials.

2005: Film Debut in Coach Carter

In 2005, Channing Tatum made his film debut in the drama Coach Carter.

2006: Breakthrough with She's the Man and Step Up

In 2006, Channing Tatum had his breakthrough with the sports comedy film She's the Man and the dance film Step Up.

2006: Starred in She's The Man and Step Up

In 2006, Channing Tatum starred in She's The Man opposite Amanda Bynes and in Step Up opposite Jenna Dewan.

2008: Co-starred in Stop-Loss and Battle in Seattle, and The Trap

In 2008, Channing Tatum co-starred in the films Stop-Loss and Battle in Seattle. He also played in the short film The Trap.

2009: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Channing Tatum reprised his role as Conrad S. Hauser / Duke in G.I. Joe: Retaliation, the sequel to 2009's G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

2009: Role as Duke in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

In 2009, Channing Tatum rose to prominence for playing Duke in the action film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

2009: Roles in Fighting, Public Enemies, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and Dear John

In 2009, Channing Tatum starred in Fighting, Public Enemies as Pretty Boy Floyd, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra as Duke, and Dear John.

2010: First Production: Earth Made of Glass

In 2010, 33andOut Productions and Iron Horse Entertainment released their first production, the documentary Earth Made of Glass.

2010: Inspiration for Magic Mike

In 2010, Channing Tatum told an Australian newspaper that he wanted to make a film about his experiences as a stripper, which led to the film Magic Mike.

2010: Production Deal with Relativity Media

In 2010, Channing Tatum, along with his then-wife Jenna Dewan and their production partner Reid Carolin, signed a two-year production deal with Relativity Media.

October 2012: Opening of Saints and Sinners Restaurant and Bar

In October 2012, Channing Tatum and a friend opened the Saints and Sinners burlesque-themed restaurant and bar in New Orleans.

2012: Saturday Night Live Hosting and Film Roles

In 2012, Channing Tatum hosted Saturday Night Live and appeared in the films Haywire, The Vow, and 21 Jump Street.

2012: Title Role in Magic Mike and 21 Jump Street

In 2012, Channing Tatum played the title role in the comedy-drama film Magic Mike and an undercover cop in the action-comedy film 21 Jump Street.

2012: Starred in The Vow

In 2012, Channing Tatum starred in the film The Vow.

2012: Desire to Produce All Films

In early 2012, Channing Tatum expressed his desire to produce all the films he stars in.

March 2013: Release of G.I. Joe: Retaliation

In March 2013, G.I. Joe: Retaliation was released after being converted to 3D and adding more scenes for Tatum's character.

2013: Role as Duke in G.I. Joe: Retaliation

In 2013, Channing Tatum played Duke in G.I. Joe: Retaliation.

2013: Starred in White House Down

In 2013, Channing Tatum starred in the film White House Down.

June 13, 2014: Release of 22 Jump Street

On June 13, 2014, 22 Jump Street, the sequel to 21 Jump Street, was released, with Tatum reprising his role.

2014: Gambit Solo Film in Development Hell

Channing Tatum was set to star as Gambit in a solo film within the X-Men film universe, which he would have produced, but the film was languishing in development hell since 2014.

2014: Co-starred in Foxcatcher

In 2014, Channing Tatum co-starred with Steve Carell in Foxcatcher.

2014: 22 Jump Street

In 2014, Channing Tatum played an undercover cop in the action-comedy film 22 Jump Street.

2015: Starred in Magic Mike XXL

In 2015, Channing Tatum starred in Magic Mike XXL, reprising his 2012 role.

2015: Starred in The Hateful Eight

In 2015, Channing Tatum starred in the film The Hateful Eight.

2016: Starred in Hail, Caesar!

In 2016, Channing Tatum starred in the film Hail, Caesar!.

2017: Starred in Logan Lucky

In 2017, Channing Tatum starred in the film Logan Lucky.

May 2019: Cancellation of Gambit Solo Film

In May 2019, the Gambit solo film, in which Channing Tatum was set to star, was cancelled.

2021: Publication of The One and Only Sparkella

In 2021, Channing Tatum's first children's picture book, The One and Only Sparkella, was published and became a #1 New York Times bestseller.

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2021: First Look Deal with MGM

In 2021, Free Association, one of Channing Tatum's production companies, signed a first look deal with MGM.

2022: Directorial Debut on Dog and The Lost City

In 2022, Channing Tatum made his directing debut on Dog, a road-trip comedy and starred opposite Sandra Bullock in the film The Lost City.

2022: Publication of The One and Only Sparkella Makes a Plan

In 2022, Channing Tatum published his second picture book, The One and Only Sparkella Makes a Plan.

The One and Only Sparkella Makes a Plan

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2022: Starred in The Lost City, Co-Directed Dog, and Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2022, Channing Tatum starred in the film The Lost City, also starred in and co-directed the road film Dog. He was also listed as one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world.

February 10, 2023: Theatrical Release of Magic Mike's Last Dance

On February 10, 2023, Magic Mike's Last Dance, starring Channing Tatum and directed by Steven Soderbergh, was released in theaters instead of premiering on HBO Max.