Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jennifer Garner
Discover the career path of Jennifer Garner, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jennifer Garner is an American actress born in Houston, Texas, and raised in Charleston, West Virginia. She studied theater at Denison University and began her acting career as an understudy with the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City. Garner gained early roles, including a starring role in the television show *Time of Your Life* (1999-2000) and supporting roles in movies such as *Pearl Harbor* (2001) and *Catch Me If You Can* (2002).
1992: Worked at Timber Lake Playhouse
In 1992, Jennifer Garner worked at the Timber Lake Playhouse in Mount Carroll, Illinois, performing various tasks including selling tickets, building sets, and cleaning venues.
1993: Worked at Barn Theatre
In 1993, Jennifer Garner worked at the Barn Theatre in Augusta, Michigan, as well as working in summer stock theatre.
1994: Graduation from Denison University
In 1994, Jennifer Garner graduated from Denison University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater performance.
1994: Worked at Georgia Shakespeare Festival
In 1994, Jennifer Garner worked at the Georgia Shakespeare Festival in Atlanta, Georgia, also helping sell tickets, build sets, and clean the venues.
1995: Moved to New York City
In 1995, Jennifer Garner moved to New York City and worked as an understudy for a Roundabout Theatre Company production of "A Month in the Country". She also appeared as Melissa Gilbert's daughter in the romance miniseries "Zoya".
1996: Early Television Roles
In 1996, Jennifer Garner played an Amish woman in the television movie "Harvest of Fire", a shopkeeper in the Western miniseries "Dead Man's Walk", and appeared in "Spin City", "Swift Justice", and "Law & Order".
1997: Moved to Los Angeles and leading role in Rose Hill
In 1997, Jennifer Garner moved to Los Angeles, gained her first leading role in the television film "Rose Hill" and made her first feature film appearance in the period drama "Washington Square".
1998: Role in Significant Others and Felicity
In 1998, Jennifer Garner appeared in an episode of "Fantasy Island" and was cast as a series regular in the Fox drama "Significant Others". She also had a role in J. J. Abrams' college drama series "Felicity".
1999: Starring Role in Time of Your Life
In 1999, Jennifer Garner landed a starring role in the Fox teen drama series "Time of Your Life".
1999: Cast as Series Regular in Time of Your Life
In 1999, Jennifer Garner was cast as a series regular in the Fox drama series "Time of Your Life". She also appeared in the miniseries "Aftershock: Earthquake in New York" and in two episodes of "The Pretender".
2000: Continued Role in Time of Your Life
In 2000, Jennifer Garner continued her starring role in the Fox teen drama series "Time of Your Life".
2000: Role in Dude, Where's My Car?
In 2000, Jennifer Garner played the girlfriend of Ashton Kutcher's character in the comedy "Dude, Where's My Car?".
2001: Role in Stealing Time, Pearl Harbor and Alias
In 2001, Jennifer Garner appeared briefly opposite her husband Scott Foley in the drama "Stealing Time", had a small role in "Pearl Harbor", and was cast as the star of the ABC action thriller series "Alias".
2001: Supporting Role in Pearl Harbor
In 2001, Jennifer Garner had a supporting role in the film "Pearl Harbor".
2001: Role in Alias
In 2001, Jennifer Garner rose to fame for playing Sydney Bristow in the ABC action thriller series "Alias".
2002: Advertisement for Corey Palumbo
In 2002, Jennifer Garner filmed a television advertisement for her childhood friend Corey Palumbo, who was running for the West Virginia House of Delegates.
2002: Role in Catch Me If You Can
In 2002, Jennifer Garner played a high-class call girl in the crime comedy-drama film "Catch Me If You Can", after being offered the role by Steven Spielberg.
2002: Wrote Lyrics and Sang "Since I Fell For You" in Alias
In 2002, Jennifer Garner sang a version of "Since I Fell For You" in an episode of Alias, to which she wrote her own lyrics.
2003: Role in Daredevil and The Simpsons
In 2003, Jennifer Garner played Elektra in the action superhero film "Daredevil". She also voiced herself in an episode of "The Simpsons".
2003: Sang "My Funny Valentine" on Saturday Night Live
In 2003, Jennifer Garner sang "My Funny Valentine" when hosting Saturday Night Live.
2004: Starring Role in 13 Going on 30
In 2004, Jennifer Garner received recognition for her starring role in the romantic comedy "13 Going on 30".
2005: Reprised Elektra in Daredevil spin-off
In 2005, Jennifer Garner reprised the character of Elektra in the "Daredevil" spin-off film "Elektra"; it was a box office and critical failure.
2006: End of Alias
In 2006, Jennifer Garner finished playing Sydney Bristow in the ABC action thriller series "Alias".
2006: Support Rally for Jerry McNerney
In 2006, Jennifer Garner spoke at a rally in support of Democratic congressional candidate Jerry McNerney in Pleasanton, California.
2007: Global Warming Awareness Video
In 2007, Jennifer Garner appeared in a global warming awareness video produced by the Center for American Progress Action Fund and stated that she was "not a particularly outwardly political person".
2007: Return to Work and Role in Juno
In 2007, Jennifer Garner returned to work after a break and played a supporting role in "Juno", marking a turning point in her career. She also played an FBI investigator in the action thriller "The Kingdom".
2007: Starring Role in Juno
In 2007, Jennifer Garner starred in the film "Juno".
2007: Starred in Catch and Release
In 2007, Jennifer Garner starred in the romantic drama "Catch and Release".
2007: Broadway Debut in Cyrano de Bergerac and Neutrogena Spokesperson
In late 2007, Jennifer Garner played Roxanne in "Cyrano de Bergerac" on Broadway. She also became a spokesperson for Neutrogena skin care brand in 2007.
2008: Fundraisers for Barack Obama
In 2008, Jennifer Garner hosted two fundraisers for Barack Obama during the 2008 Democratic Primary.
2008: Cyrano de Bergerac Airs on PBS
In 2008, Jennifer Garner's performance in "Cyrano de Bergerac" was aired on PBS after being recorded before a live audience.
2009: Artist Ambassador for Save the Children USA
In 2009, Jennifer Garner became an artist ambassador for Save the Children USA, promoting literacy, nutrition, and early education efforts.
2009: Co-starred in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
In 2009, Jennifer Garner co-starred in "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past", portraying the childhood friend of a famous photographer.
2009: Starred in The Invention of Lying
In 2009, Jennifer Garner starred in Ricky Gervais's directorial debut, "The Invention of Lying", playing the love interest of the first human with the ability to lie.
2010: Starred in Valentine's Day
In 2010, Jennifer Garner starred in the ensemble romantic comedy "Valentine's Day", sharing scenes with Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Biel, and Patrick Dempsey.
2011: Role in Arthur
In 2011, Jennifer Garner had a supporting role as a villainous deranged bride in the comedy "Arthur", a remake of the 1981 film.
2011: Partnership with Frigidaire
In 2011, Jennifer Garner partnered with Frigidaire as part of her work with Save the Children.
2012: Starred in The Odd Life of Timothy Green and Butter
In 2012, Jennifer Garner played a mother in "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" and produced and starred in the satirical comedy "Butter", also became a spokesperson for Luvo and appeared in YouTube short Serena.
August 2013: Testified Before California Assembly
In August 2013, Jennifer Garner testified before the California Assembly Judiciary Committee in support of a bill to protect celebrities' children from harassment by photographers.
September 2013: Bill Passed in California
In September 2013, the bill Jennifer Garner supported to protect celebrities' children from harassment by photographers passed in California.
2013: Roles in Dallas Buyers Club and Spokesperson for Max Mara
In 2013, Jennifer Garner reunited with Matthew McConaughey in Dallas Buyers Club, portraying a doctor treating AIDS patients and became the first celebrity spokesperson for Max Mara.
2013: Starring Role in Dallas Buyers Club
In 2013, Jennifer Garner starred in the film "Dallas Buyers Club".
2013: Save the Children gala with daughter Violet
In 2013, Jennifer Garner took her eldest daughter Violet to a Save the Children gala in New York to show her the commitment to making the world a better place.
2014: Advocating for Child Protection Laws
In 2014, Jennifer Garner and her then-husband Ben Affleck advocated for stricter laws and policies, such as the "No Kids" policy, to protect children from paparazzi.
2014: Donation to Wendy Davis' Campaign
In 2014, Jennifer Garner donated $25,000 to the campaign of Democratic politician Wendy Davis.
2014: Joined the Invest in Us campaign
In 2014, Jennifer Garner joined the Invest in Us campaign.
2014: Starring Role in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
In 2014, Jennifer Garner starred in the film "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day".
2014: Starred in Draft Day, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Men, Women & Children, and Capital One spokesperson
In 2014, Jennifer Garner starred in the sports drama Draft Day, the Disney adaptation of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, and the dramedy Men, Women & Children. Also in 2014, she became the spokesperson for Capital One Venture Air Miles credit card.
2014: Board of Trustees for Save the Children
Since 2014, Jennifer Garner has served on the board of trustees for Save the Children, advocating for early childhood education.
2015: Appeared in A Path Appears
In 2015, Jennifer Garner appeared in A Path Appears, a PBS documentary that focuses on rural poverty among children in West Virginia.
2015: Supporting role in Danny Collins
In 2015, Jennifer Garner played a supporting role in Danny Collins, a drama inspired by the story of Steve Tilston, starring alongside Al Pacino and Annette Bening.
2016: Roles in Miracles from Heaven and Nine Lives
In 2016, Jennifer Garner appeared in the Christian drama Miracles from Heaven and the comedy Nine Lives, and also made a cameo appearance in Mother's Day.
2016: Fundraiser and Support for Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Jennifer Garner hosted a fundraiser in support of Hillary Clinton and attended voter registration and phone bank events in Reno, Nevada.
2016: Sang "Doin' It (All for My Baby)" in Mother's Day
In 2016, Jennifer Garner sang "Doin' It (All for My Baby)" in the Garry Marshall comedy-drama Mother's Day.
May 2017: Wakefield Premiere
In May 2017, Jennifer Garner appeared in the drama Wakefield, which premiered at TIFF.
August 2018: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Role in Camping
In August 2018, Jennifer Garner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Also in August 2018, she had a leading role in the HBO comedy series Camping.
2018: Co-founded Once Upon a Farm
In 2018, Jennifer Garner co-founded the organic, fresh baby food company Once Upon a Farm.
2018: Roles in Love, Simon, Llama Llama and Peppermint
In 2018, Jennifer Garner co-starred in Love, Simon, voiced Mama Llama for Netflix's Llama Llama, and starred in the film Peppermint.
2018: Starring Role in Love, Simon and Peppermint
In 2018, Jennifer Garner starred in the films "Love, Simon" and "Peppermint".
2019: Once Upon a Farm available to WIC-eligible families
In 2019, Once Upon a Farm became the first refrigerated baby food available to WIC-eligible families.
2020: Starring in Home Movie: The Princess Bride
In 2020, Jennifer Garner starred in the Quibi comedy miniseries Home Movie: The Princess Bride.
March 2021: Release of Yes Day on Netflix
In March 2021, Jennifer Garner produced and starred in the Netflix family comedy film Yes Day, directed by Miguel Arteta.
2021: Interpreted "Baby I Need Your Loving" in Yes Day
In 2021, Jennifer Garner interpreted The Four Tops' 1964 song "Baby I Need Your Loving" in the family comedy Yes Day.
2021: Starring Role in Yes Day
In 2021, Jennifer Garner starred in the film "Yes Day".
2022: Starring Role in The Adam Project
In 2022, Jennifer Garner starred in the film "The Adam Project".
2022: Starred in The Adam Project and Guest Appearance in Upload
In 2022, Jennifer Garner starred in the science fiction action film The Adam Project and made a guest appearance in an episode of Upload on Amazon Prime Video.
November 2023: Family Switch Release on Netflix
In November 2023, Jennifer Garner starred as Jess Walker in the family comedy film Family Switch, which was released on Netflix.
2023: Starring Role in The Last Thing He Told Me
In 2023, Jennifer Garner starred in the Apple TV+ drama series "The Last Thing He Told Me".
July 26, 2024: Reprising Elektra Natchios in Deadpool & Wolverine
On July 26, 2024, Jennifer Garner will reprise her role as Elektra Natchios in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Deadpool & Wolverine.
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