Career Timeline of Colin Hanks: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Colin Hanks built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Colin Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker, prominently known for his role as Gus Grimly in the FX crime series Fargo (2014–2015). His performance in Fargo garnered him significant recognition, including nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Critics' Choice Television Award. Hanks' work spans across film and television, establishing him as a notable figure in the entertainment industry.
1999: Main Role on Roswell
In 1999, Colin Hanks gained mainstream attention with a main role on the WB science fiction series Roswell.
2001: End of Roswell Role
In 2001, Colin Hanks finished his main role on the WB science fiction series Roswell.
2002: Lead Role in Orange County
In 2002, Colin Hanks played the lead role in the film Orange County.
2005: Appearance in King Kong Remake
In 2005, Colin Hanks appeared in the remake of King Kong, playing the assistant to Jack Black's character.
2005: Starring Role in King Kong
In 2005, Colin Hanks had a starring role in the blockbuster King Kong.
2006: Cameo Role in Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
In 2006, Colin Hanks had a cameo role in Black's Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, playing a drunken fraternity brother.
2008: Starring Roles in Three Films
In 2008, Colin Hanks had starring roles in the films The Great Buck Howard, Untraceable, and The House Bunny.
2008: Starring Role in The House Bunny and Work on Tower Records Documentary
In 2008, Colin Hanks starred in the romantic comedy The House Bunny and began work as director on All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records.
2009: Appearance in The Great Buck Howard, Mad Men and Broadway Debut
In 2009, Colin Hanks appeared in The Great Buck Howard, on the TV show Mad Men and made his Broadway debut in 33 Variations.
2010: Main Role on The Good Guys
In 2010, Colin Hanks had a main role as Jack Bailey on the Fox series The Good Guys.
2011: Role as Travis Marshall on Dexter
In 2011, Colin Hanks played Travis Marshall, the main antagonist on the 6th season of the Showtime series Dexter.
2011: Starring in Lucky and Dexter
In 2011, Colin Hanks starred in the indie film Lucky, and joined the cast of Dexter for season six opposite Edward James Olmos, where he portrays an art historian Travis Marshall.
2013: Starring Role in Parkland
In 2013, Colin Hanks had a starring role in the film Parkland.
2014: Voice Role on Talking Tom & Friends
In 2014, Colin Hanks began voicing the titular character on the web series Talking Tom & Friends.
2014: Role as Gus Grimly on Fargo
In 2014, Colin Hanks played the role of Gus Grimly on the FX crime series Fargo.
2014: Roles in Burning Love, Parkland and Talking Tom & Friends
In 2014, Colin Hanks starred in the second season of the web series Burning Love, portrayed Dr. Malcolm Perry in the historical film Parkland and began voicing Talking Tom in Talking Tom & Friends.
March 17, 2015: Premiere of Tower Records Documentary
On March 17, 2015, Colin Hanks' documentary about Tower Records, All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records, premiered at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas.
2015: Directorial Debut with Tower Records Documentary
In 2015, Colin Hanks directed the documentary film All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records.
2015: Fargo Nominations
In 2015, Colin Hanks earned nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Critics' Choice Television Award for his role in Fargo.
2015: Main Role on Life in Pieces
In 2015, Colin Hanks had a main television role as Greg Short on the CBS sitcom Life in Pieces.
2015: Role as Officer Gus Grimly in Fargo
In 2015, Colin Hanks played Officer Gus Grimly in the FX television series Fargo, for which he received Critics' Choice Television Award and Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
2016: Starring Role in Elvis & Nixon
In 2016, Colin Hanks had a starring role in the film Elvis & Nixon.
2017: Directing Eagles of Death Metal Documentary
In 2017, Colin Hanks directed the documentary film Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends).
2017: Supporting Role in Jumanji Film Series
In 2017, Colin Hanks had a supporting role as Alex Vreeke in the Jumanji film series, beginning with Jumanji.
2018: Appearance in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
In 2018, Colin Hanks appeared as the adult Alex Vreeke in the film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
2019: End of Role on Life in Pieces
In 2019, Colin Hanks finished his role as Greg Short on the CBS sitcom Life in Pieces.
2019: Portrayal of Fred Rogers and Guest Judge Appearance on Sugar Rush
In 2019, Colin Hanks portrayed a young Fred Rogers on the Comedy Central show Drunk History and appeared as a guest judge on Netflix's baking competition Sugar Rush.
2019: Role in Jumanji: The Next Level
In 2019, Colin Hanks reprised his role as Alex Vreeke in Jumanji: The Next Level.
2021: End of Voice Role on Talking Tom & Friends
In 2021, Colin Hanks ended his voice role on the web series Talking Tom & Friends.
2022: Roles on The Offer and A Friend of the Family
In 2022, Colin Hanks played Barry Lapidus on the Paramount+ miniseries The Offer and Bob Broberg in Peacock's A Friend of the Family.
2025: Directing John Candy Documentary
In 2025, Colin Hanks is slated to direct the documentary film John Candy: I Like Me.
2025: Starring Role in Nobody 2
In 2025, Colin Hanks is slated to have a starring role in the film Nobody 2.
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