History of Jamie Bell in Timeline
Jamie Bell is an English actor who gained fame for his debut role in Billy Elliot (2000), earning him a BAFTA Award for Best Actor, the youngest to ever achieve this. He is also recognized for portraying Tintin in The Adventures of Tintin (2011) and Ben Grimm/The Thing in Fantastic Four (2015). Bell's career showcases versatility across various film genres.
March 1986: Andrew James Matfin Bell Born
In March 1986, Andrew James Matfin Bell was born. He is an English actor.
1999: Cast as Billy Elliot
In 1999, Jamie Bell was chosen from over 2,000 boys for the role of Billy Elliot.
2000: Debut Performance in Billy Elliot
In 2000, Jamie Bell rose to prominence with his debut performance in the movie Billy Elliot, for which he later won a BAFTA Award.
2002: Appearances in Nicholas Nickleby and Deathwatch
In 2002, Jamie Bell appeared as Smike in an adaptation of Nicholas Nickleby and as a young soldier in Deathwatch.
2002: Film Credits: Deathwatch and Nicholas Nickleby
In 2002, Jamie Bell's film credits included Deathwatch and Nicholas Nickleby.
2005: Began Dating Evan Rachel Wood
In 2005, Jamie Bell began dating American actress Evan Rachel Wood after meeting her at the Sundance Film Festival.
2007: Starred in Hallam Foe and Appeared in KateModern
In 2007, Jamie Bell played the title character in Hallam Foe and appeared in the lonelygirl15 spin-off KateModern.
2008: Roles in Jumper and Defiance
In 2008, Jamie Bell had roles in the sci-fi film Jumper and the World War II drama Defiance, where he played Asael Bielski.
2009: Cast in The Adventures of Tintin
In 2009, it was announced that Jamie Bell would play the title role in the motion capture film The Adventures of Tintin.
2011: Roles in The Eagle and Jane Eyre
In 2011, Jamie Bell appeared in The Eagle as Esca and in Jane Eyre as St John Rivers.
2011: Portrayal of Tintin in The Adventures of Tintin
In 2011, Jamie Bell portrayed Tintin in The Adventures of Tintin.
2011: Release of The Adventures of Tintin
In 2011, The Adventures of Tintin, starring Jamie Bell, was released.
2011: Relationship with Evan Rachel Wood Rekindled
In mid-2011, it was reported that Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood had rekindled their relationship.
October 2012: Marriage to Evan Rachel Wood
On October 30, 2012, Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood married in a small ceremony in California.
July 2013: Birth of Son
In July 2013, Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood had one son.
2013: Roles in Filth and Snowpiercer
In 2013, Jamie Bell starred alongside James McAvoy in the film Filth and appeared as Edgar in Snowpiercer.
2013: Film Credits: Snowpiercer, Filth, and Nymphomaniac
In 2013, Jamie Bell's film credits included Snowpiercer, Filth, and Nymphomaniac.
May 2014: Separation from Evan Rachel Wood
On May 28, 2014, Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood announced their separation.
2014: Appearance in Turn: Washington's Spies
From 2014 to 2017, Jamie Bell appeared as Abraham Woodhull in Turn: Washington's Spies.
2015: Played The Thing in Fantastic Four
In 2015, Jamie Bell played the Thing in the Fantastic Four reboot, which was critically panned.
2015: Portrayal of Ben Grimm/The Thing in Fantastic Four
In 2015, Jamie Bell portrayed Ben Grimm, also known as The Thing, in Fantastic Four.
2015: Began Dating Kate Mara
In late 2015, Jamie Bell began dating his Fantastic Four co-star Kate Mara.
January 2017: Engagement to Kate Mara
2017: Appearance in Turn: Washington's Spies
From 2014 to 2017, Jamie Bell appeared as Abraham Woodhull in Turn: Washington's Spies.
May 2019: Birth of Daughter
2019: Supporting Role in Rocketman
In 2019, Jamie Bell had a supporting role as Bernie Taupin in the biographical musical film Rocketman.
2020: Custody Dispute with Evan Rachel Wood Began
Starting in 2020, Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood were in dispute over the custody of their son.
2022: Bell's Reflection on Fantastic Four
In 2022, Jamie Bell commented on the movie Fantastic Four and said "I don't think [it deserves a second look.] Save your money, save your time."
May 2023: Custody Terms Accepted
In May 2023, Evan Rachel Wood accepted terms for their son staying in Los Angeles with Jamie Bell, while seeing him "one extended weekend per month" and holidays.
2023: Appearance in All of Us Strangers
In 2023, Jamie Bell appeared in the critically acclaimed movie All of Us Strangers as the protagonist's father.
March 2026: Bell to Star in Peaky Blinders Sequel
In March 2026, it was announced that Jamie Bell will take over the role of Duke Shelby in the unnamed Peaky Blinders sequel series.
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