History of Glen Powell in Timeline
Glen Powell is an American actor known for his roles in diverse projects, starting with minor parts in his early career. He gained prominence through roles in films like "The Expendables 3," "Hidden Figures" (where he played astronaut John Glenn), and "Everybody Wants Some!!" Powell has also appeared in television, including the series "Scream Queens." More recently, he starred as aviator Tom Hudner in "Devotion." He is also the co-creator, producer, and star of the upcoming comedy series "Chad Powers."
October 21, 1988: Glen Powell's birth
On October 21, 1988, Glen Thomas Powell Jr. was born.
1996: Twisters
Glen Powell starred in Twisters (2024) which is a standalone sequel to the 1996 film Twister.
2003: Role in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
In 2003, Glen Powell started his career with small roles in films including "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over".
2006: Role in Fast Food Nation
In 2006, Glen Powell had a small role in the film "Fast Food Nation".
2007: Graduation from Westwood High School
In 2007, Glen Powell graduated from Westwood High School in Austin, Texas.
2007: Role in The Great Debaters
In 2007, before his first year of college, Glen Powell landed a role in "The Great Debaters", directed by and starring Denzel Washington.
2014: Larger roles in feature films
Around 2014, Glen Powell began receiving larger roles in feature films, starting with his role as a hacker in "The Expendables 3".
2014: Role in The Expendables 3
In 2014, Glen Powell acted in the action film "The Expendables 3".
2015: Role in Scream Queens
From 2015 to 2016, Glen Powell acted in the comedy-horror series "Scream Queens".
March 2016: Co-starring in Everybody Wants Some!!
In March 2016, Glen Powell co-starred as Finnegan in Richard Linklater's "Everybody Wants Some!!".
2016: Roles in Everybody Wants Some!! and Hidden Figures
In 2016, Glen Powell acted in "Everybody Wants Some!!" and portrayed astronaut John Glenn in "Hidden Figures".
2017: Minor role in Sand Castle
In 2017, Glen Powell had a minor role as Sergeant Dylan Chutsky in the Netflix film "Sand Castle".
2018: Roles in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and Set It Up
In 2018, Glen Powell acted in "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" and "Set It Up".
2018: Starring in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
In 2018, Glen Powell starred in "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society".
2018: Starring in Set It Up
In 2018, Glen Powell starred opposite Zoey Deutch in the romantic comedy "Set It Up", which was released on Netflix. Later that year, he joined the cast of Top Gun: Maverick.
March 2022: Premiere of Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood
In March 2022, Glen Powell worked as a voice actor in the animated film "Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood", which premiered in his second collaboration with Linklater.
May 2022: Release of Top Gun: Maverick
In May 2022, "Top Gun: Maverick" was released, becoming a "breakout role" for Glen Powell.
November 2022: Release of Devotion
In November 2022, the biographical war film "Devotion", which Glen Powell executive produced, received positive reviews but was a box-office bomb.
2022: Role in Top Gun: Maverick
In 2022, Glen Powell became widely known with his role in the action film "Top Gun: Maverick".
2022: Role in Devotion
In 2022, Glen Powell portrayed aviator Tom Hudner in "Devotion".
December 2023: Release of Anyone but You
Around December 2023, "Anyone but You", co-starring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, was released, generating buzz about a potential off-screen romance and becoming a sleeper hit.
2023: Roles in Anyone but You and Hit Man
In 2023, Glen Powell starred in "Anyone but You" and "Hit Man", which he also co-wrote and produced.
2023: Premiere of Hit Man at the Venice International Film Festival
In 2023, the movie "Hit Man" premiered at the Venice International Film Festival
June 2024: Release of Hit Man on Netflix
In June 2024, "Hit Man", co-written and produced by Glen Powell, was released on Netflix, garnering praise for Powell's performance.
2024: Expected Completion of Degree
In 2024, Glen Powell initially expected to complete his degree, but he pushed to spring 2025.
2024: Relocation to Austin, Texas
In 2024, Glen Powell relocated from Los Angeles back to his hometown of Austin, Texas.
2024: Role in Twisters
In 2024, Glen Powell starred in the disaster film "Twisters".
November 2025: Enrolled in UT's Radio-Television-Film program
As of November 2025, Glen Powell was enrolled in UT's Radio-Television-Film program and is taking classes over Zoom.
November 2025: Release of The Running Man
In November 2025, Glen Powell starred as the titular character in the remake of Stephen King's thriller novel "The Running Man".
2025: Co-creator, producer and star of Chad Powers
In 2025, Glen Powell is the co-creator, producer and star of the comedy series, "Chad Powers".
2025: Role in The Running Man
In 2025, Glen Powell starred in the action film "The Running Man".
2026: Starring in How to Make a Killing
In 2026, Glen Powell starred in the black comedy thriller "How to Make a Killing".
2026: Filming Judd Apatow movie
In the spring of 2026, Glen Powell will be filming Judd Apatow movie.
2027: Put off goal to complete the degree
Glen Powell put off his goal to spring 2027 to complete his degree requirements.
2027: Co-starring in untitled Judd Apatow film
In 2027, Glen Powell will co-star opposite Cristin Milioti in an untitled Judd Apatow romantic-comedy film.
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