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Glen Powell

Glen Powell is an American actor and filmmaker known for his diverse roles across film and television. Beginning with minor roles, he gained recognition for his appearances in films like "The Expendables 3", "Hidden Figures" (where he portrayed astronaut John Glenn), and "Top Gun: Maverick". He starred in the comedy-horror series "Scream Queens", the teen comedy "Everybody Wants Some!!", and the romantic comedy "Set It Up". Powell also played aviator Tom Hudner in "Devotion". Furthermore, he co-created, produces, and stars in the comedy series "Chad Powers".

October 21, 1988: Glen Powell's Birth

On October 21, 1988, Glen Thomas Powell Jr. was born. He is an American actor.

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1996: Original Film Twister Released

In 1996, the original film Twister was released, before Glen Powell starred in its standalone sequel, Twisters, in 2024.

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2003: Early Role in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

In 2003, Glen Powell began his career with small roles in films, including a role in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over.

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2006: Role in Fast Food Nation

In 2006, Glen Powell continued his early career with small roles in films such as Fast Food Nation.

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2007: Graduation from Westwood High School

In 2007, Glen Powell graduated from Westwood High School in Austin, Texas, where he played football and lacrosse.

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.

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2014: Larger Film Roles Begin with The Expendables 3

Around 2014, Glen Powell began receiving larger roles in feature films, starting with his role as a hacker in The Expendables 3.

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2014: Role in The Expendables 3

In 2014, Glen Powell acted in the action film The Expendables 3.

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2015: Role in Scream Queens

From 2015 to 2016, Glen Powell acted in the comedy-horror series Scream Queens.

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March 2016: Co-starring in Everybody Wants Some!!

In March 2016, Glen Powell co-starred as Finnegan in Everybody Wants Some!!, Richard Linklater's spiritual sequel to Dazed & Confused.

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2016: Roles in Everybody Wants Some!! and Hidden Figures

In 2016, Glen Powell acted in the teen comedy Everybody Wants Some!! and portrayed astronaut John Glenn in Hidden Figures.

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2017: Role in Sand Castle

In 2017, Glen Powell played Sergeant Dylan Chutsky in the Netflix film Sand Castle.

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2018: Roles in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and Set It Up

In 2018, Glen Powell acted in the historical romance The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and the romantic comedy Set It Up.

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2018: Starring in Set It Up and Joining Top Gun: Maverick

In 2018, Glen Powell starred opposite Zoey Deutch in the romantic comedy Set It Up, released on Netflix, and he also joined the cast of Top Gun: Maverick as Jake "Hangman" Seresin after initially auditioning for another role.

2020: Relationship with Gigi Paris Begins

In 2020, Glen Powell began dating Gigi Paris.

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.

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May 2022: Release of Top Gun: Maverick

In May 2022, Top Gun: Maverick was released, becoming a "breakout role" for Glen Powell.

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November 2022: Release of Devotion

In November 2022, the biographical war film Devotion, in which Glen Powell played naval officer Tom Hudner and also executive produced, was released, receiving positive reviews but ultimately being a box-office bomb.

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2022: Role in Top Gun: Maverick

In 2022, Glen Powell became widely known for his role in the action film Top Gun: Maverick.

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2022: Role in Devotion

In 2022, Glen Powell portrayed aviator Tom Hudner in Devotion.

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December 2023: Release of Anyone but You and Romance Speculation

Around December 2023, with the release of Anyone but You, Glen Powell starred opposite Sydney Sweeney and the film generated buzz because of speculation about a potential off-screen romance between the two.

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2023: Roles in Anyone but You and Hit Man

In 2023, Glen Powell starred in the romantic comedy Anyone but You and the dark comedy Hit Man, which he also co-wrote and produced.

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2023: Relationship with Gigi Paris Ends

In 2023, Glen Powell's relationship with Gigi Paris ended.

2023: Premiere of Hit Man at Venice International Film Festival

In 2023, the romantic black comedy Hit Man, produced and co-written by Glen Powell, premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.

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June 2024: Release of Hit Man on Netflix

In June 2024, Hit Man, which Glen Powell produced and co-wrote, was released on Netflix.

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2024: Expected Completion of University Degree (Postponed)

Glen Powell initially expected to complete his degree requirements in spring 2024, but he postponed it due to his schedule.

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.

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2025: Co-Creation and Star Role in Chad Powers

In 2025, Glen Powell is set to be the co-creator, producer, and star of the comedy series Chad Powers.

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2025: Starring in Chad Powers

In 2025, Glen Powell is set to star as Russ Holiday in the comedy series Chad Powers, which he helped to create and produce.

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2027: New Expected Completion of University Degree

Glen Powell has postponed his goal to complete his University of Texas degree to spring 2027.