Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Channing Tatum
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Channing Tatum made an impact.
Channing Tatum is an American actor and producer. He debuted in 'Coach Carter' (2005) and gained recognition with 'She's the Man' and 'Step Up' (2006). He became well-known for roles like Duke in the 'G.I. Joe' films (2009, 2013), the lead in the 'Magic Mike' series (2012, 2015, 2023), and an undercover cop in '21 Jump Street' (2012) and '22 Jump Street' (2014).
2000: Cast as a dancer in Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" music video
In 2000, Tatum was first cast as a dancer in Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" music video.
2002: Landed National Commercials
In 2002, Tatum landed national spots for Mountain Dew and Pepsi.
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, Tatum had his breakthrough roles 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, Tatum starred in "She's The Man" opposite Amanda Bynes and "Step Up" opposite Jenna Dewan, which was his breakout role.
2008: Co-starred in Stop-Loss and Battle in Seattle
In 2008, Tatum co-starred in "Stop-Loss" and "Battle in Seattle".
2009: Starred in Public Enemies, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and Dear John
In 2009, Tatum appeared in "Public Enemies" as Pretty Boy Floyd, starred as Duke in "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra", and played a soldier in "Dear John".
2009: Starred in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
In 2009, Tatum played Conrad S. Hauser / Duke in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
2010: Expressed interest in making a film about his stripping experiences
In 2010, Tatum told an Australian newspaper that he wanted to make a film about his experiences as a stripper, which eventually led to the film Magic Mike.
2010: Signed a two-year production deal with Relativity Media
In 2010, Tatum, his then-wife Jenna Dewan, and Reid Carolin signed a two-year production deal with Relativity Media.
October 2012: Opened Saints and Sinners restaurant and bar
In October 2012, Tatum and a friend opened the Saints and Sinners burlesque-themed restaurant and bar in New Orleans.
2012: Hosted Saturday Night Live and appeared in four films
In 2012, Tatum hosted Saturday Night Live and appeared in four films including Haywire, The Vow, and 21 Jump Street.
2012: Starred in Magic Mike and 21 Jump Street
In 2012, 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 and Named Sexiest Man Alive
In 2012, Tatum starred in "The Vow" and was named People's "Sexiest Man Alive".
2012: Starred in Magic Mike
In 2015, Tatum reprised his 2012 role in "Magic Mike XXL".
2012: Expressed desire to produce all films he stars in
In early 2012, Tatum stated 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 having more scenes added for Tatum's character.
2013: Starred in G.I. Joe: Retaliation
In 2013, Tatum played Duke in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation".
2013: Starred in White House Down
In 2013, Tatum starred in "White House Down".
June 13, 2014: Release of 22 Jump Street
On June 13, 2014, "22 Jump Street" was released.
2014: Co-starred in Foxcatcher
In 2014, Tatum co-starred with Steve Carell in "Foxcatcher", portraying the brother of an Olympic wrestler.
2014: Starred in 22 Jump Street
In 2014, Tatum played an undercover cop in "22 Jump Street".
2014: Planned Solo Film as Gambit
Since 2014, Tatum was set to star as the X-Men character Remy LeBeau / Gambit in a solo film.
2015: Starred in Magic Mike XXL
In 2015, Tatum starred in "Magic Mike XXL".
2015: Starred in The Hateful Eight
In 2015, Tatum starred in "The Hateful Eight".
2016: Starred in Hail, Caesar!
In 2016, Tatum starred in "Hail, Caesar!".
May 2019: Gambit Film Cancelled
In May 2019, Tatum's planned solo film as Gambit was cancelled after being in development since 2014.
2021: Free Association signed a first look deal with MGM
In 2021, Free Association, one of Tatum's production companies, signed a first look deal with MGM.
2021: Published The One and Only Sparkella
In 2021, Tatum published his first children's picture book, The One and Only Sparkella, which became a #1 New York Times bestseller.
2022: Directing Debut on Dog and Starred in The Lost City
In 2022, Tatum made his directing debut on "Dog" and starred in "The Lost City".
2022: Published The One and Only Sparkella Makes a Plan
In 2022, Tatum published "The One and Only Sparkella Makes a Plan".
2022: Starred in The Lost City, Directed Dog, and named one of Time's 100 most influential people
In 2022, Tatum starred in "The Lost City", co-directed and starred in "Dog", and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world.
February 10, 2023: Release of Magic Mike's Last Dance
On February 10, 2023, "Magic Mike's Last Dance" was released in theaters.
2023: Starred in Magic Mike's Last Dance
In 2023, Tatum starred in "Magic Mike's Last Dance".
2024: Appeared as Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine
In 2024, Tatum appeared as Gambit in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Deadpool & Wolverine.
2024: Starred in Blink Twice
In 2024, Tatum starred in Zoë Kravitz's directorial debut film "Blink Twice".
