History of Glen Powell in Timeline
Glen Powell is an American actor known for his roles in a variety of films and television series. He started with minor roles before gaining prominence in projects like "The Expendables 3" and the comedy-horror series "Scream Queens". Powell has showcased his versatility in films such as "Everybody Wants Some!!", "Set It Up", and "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society". He's also taken on biographical roles, portraying astronaut John Glenn in "Hidden Figures" and aviator Tom Hudner in "Devotion".
October 21, 1988: Glen Powell's Birth
On October 21, 1988, Glen Thomas Powell Jr. was born. He is an American actor.
1996: Release of Twister
In 1996, the film "Twister" was released, a standalone sequel to which Glen Powell starred in "Twisters".
2003: Role in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
In 2003, Glen Powell began his career with a small role in "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over".
2006: Role in Fast Food Nation
In 2006, Glen Powell appeared in the film "Fast Food Nation".
2007: Graduation from Westwood High School
In 2007, Glen Powell graduated from Westwood High School in northwest Austin, where he played high school football and lacrosse.
2007: Role in The Great Debaters and Meeting Ed Limato
In 2007, before his first year of college, Glen Powell landed a role in "The Great Debaters", directed by and starring Denzel Washington. Washington introduced him to agent Ed Limato.
2014: Larger Film Roles and The Expendables 3
Around 2014, Glen Powell began receiving larger roles in feature films, including playing 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
In 2015, 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: 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 the romantic comedy "Set It Up".
2018: Starring in Set It Up and Joining Top Gun: Maverick
In 2018, Glen Powell starred in "Set it Up" and joined the cast of "Top Gun: Maverick" after being convinced by Tom Cruise.
2019: Started Dating Gigi Paris
In 2019, Glen Powell started dating model 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.
May 2022: Top Gun: Maverick Release
In May 2022, "Top Gun: Maverick" was released and became a 'breakout role' for Glen Powell.
November 2022: Release of Devotion
In November 2022, "Devotion", a film where Glen Powell played naval officer Tom Hudner and served as executive producer, was released to positive reviews but was a box-office bomb.
2022: Starring in Top Gun: Maverick
In 2022, Glen Powell attained wider prominence for starring in "Top Gun: Maverick".
2022: Role in Devotion
In 2022, Glen Powell portrayed aviator Tom Hudner in "Devotion".
April 2023: Breakup with Gigi Paris
In April 2023, Glen Powell's breakup with Gigi Paris became public.
December 2023: Release of Anyone but You and Romance Speculation
Around December 2023, the release of "Anyone but You", starring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, generated buzz due to speculation about a potential off-screen romance between the two stars as a marketing strategy.
2023: Starring 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: Hit Man Premieres at Venice International Film Festival
In 2023, Glen Powell's film "Hit Man" premiered at the Venice International Film Festival where critics praised Glen's performance.
June 2024: Release of Hit Man on Netflix
In June 2024, "Hit Man", co-written and produced by Glen Powell, was released on Netflix.
2024: Expected College Graduation (Delayed)
Glen Powell initially expected to complete his degree requirements in spring 2024, but after his career limited his time commitments, he moved his goal to 2025.
2024: Relocation to Austin, Texas
In 2024, Glen Powell relocated from Los Angeles back to his hometown of Austin, Texas.
2024: Starring in Twisters
In 2024, Glen Powell starred in the disaster film "Twisters".
2025: New Target for College Graduation
Due to career constraints, Glen Powell has moved his college graduation goal to 2025.
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