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 who studied theater at Denison University. She began her acting career as an understudy with the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City. Garner gained early recognition for her starring role in the teen drama series *Time of Your Life* and supporting roles in films such as *Pearl Harbor* and *Catch Me If You Can*.
1992: Timber Lake Playhouse
In 1992, Jennifer Garner worked at the Timber Lake Playhouse in Mount Carroll, Illinois.
1993: Barn Theatre
In 1993, Jennifer Garner worked at the Barn Theatre in Augusta, Michigan.
1994: Georgia Shakespeare Festival
In 1994, Jennifer Garner worked at the Georgia Shakespeare Festival in Atlanta, Georgia.
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 and made her first on-screen appearance.
1996: Television Appearances
In 1996, Jennifer Garner played an Amish woman in the television movie Harvest of Fire and a shopkeeper in the Western miniseries Dead Man's Walk.
1997: Moved to Los Angeles
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: Fantasy Island and Significant Others
In 1998, Jennifer Garner appeared in an episode of Fantasy Island and was cast as a series regular in the Fox drama Significant Others.
1999: Time of Your Life
In 1999, Jennifer Garner had a starring role on the Fox teen drama series Time of Your Life.
1999: Time of Your Life and Other Appearances
In 1999, Jennifer Garner was cast as a series regular in Time of Your Life, appeared in Aftershock: Earthquake in New York, and in two episodes of The Pretender.
2000: Time of Your Life
In 2000, Jennifer Garner continued her starring role on the Fox teen drama series Time of Your Life.
2000: 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: Alias and Pearl Harbor
In 2001, Jennifer Garner appeared in Stealing Time and Pearl Harbor. She was also cast as the star of Alias.
2001: Alias
In 2001, Jennifer Garner's breakthrough came with playing Sydney Bristow in the ABC action thriller series Alias.
2002: Catch Me If You Can
In 2002, Jennifer Garner had a supporting role in the comedy-drama film Catch Me If You Can.
2002: Sang version of "Since I Fell For You" in Alias
In 2002, Jennifer Garner sang a version of the song "Since I Fell For You" in an episode of Alias, for which she wrote her own lyrics.
2003: Daredevil and The Simpsons
In 2003, Jennifer Garner co-starred in the action superhero film Daredevil and voiced herself in an episode of The Simpsons.
2003: Daredevil
In 2003, Jennifer Garner played Elektra in the superhero film Daredevil.
2003: Sang "My Funny Valentine" on Saturday Night Live
In 2003, Jennifer Garner sang "My Funny Valentine" when hosting an episode of Saturday Night Live.
2004: 13 Going on 30
In 2004, Jennifer Garner received further recognition for her starring role in the romantic comedy 13 Going on 30.
2005: Elektra
In 2005, Jennifer Garner reprised the character of Elektra in the Daredevil spin-off film Elektra.
April 4, 2006: Unexpected Dreams – Songs from the Stars album released
On April 4, 2006, Jennifer Garner's solo version of "My Heart Is So Full Of You" was released in the compilation album Unexpected Dreams – Songs from the Stars.
2007: Appeared in global warming awareness video
In 2007, Jennifer Garner appeared in a global warming awareness video produced by the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
2007: Juno
In 2007, Jennifer Garner received further recognition for her starring role in the film Juno.
2007: Juno and The Kingdom
In 2007, Jennifer Garner returned to work with a supporting role in Juno and played an FBI investigator in The Kingdom. She was also hospitalized on two occasions with heatstroke during filming in Arizona for The Kingdom.
2007: Catch and Release
In 2007, Jennifer Garner starred in the romantic drama Catch and Release. Although filmed in 2005, it was not released until early 2007.
2007: Broadway Debut
In late 2007, Jennifer Garner played Roxanne in Cyrano de Bergerac at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway. In 2007, she also became a spokesperson of skin care brand Neutrogena.
2008: Cyrano de Bergerac on PBS
In 2008, Jennifer Garner's play Cyrano de Bergerac, which she performed in late 2007, was recorded before a live audience and aired on PBS.
2009: Became an artist ambassador for Save the Children USA
In 2009, Jennifer Garner became an artist ambassador for Save the Children USA, focusing on literacy, nutrition, and early education.
2009: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
In 2009, Jennifer Garner co-starred in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, portraying the childhood friend of a famous photographer and womanizer.
2009: The Invention of Lying
In 2009, Jennifer Garner starred in comedian Ricky Gervais's directorial debut The Invention of Lying.
2010: Valentine's Day
In 2010, Jennifer Garner received further recognition for her starring role in the romantic comedy Valentine's Day.
2011: Arthur
In 2011, Jennifer Garner had a supporting role in the comedy Arthur, a remake of the 1981 film of the same name.
2011: Partnered with Frigidaire for Save the Children
In 2011, Jennifer Garner partnered with Frigidaire as part of her work with Save the Children.
2012: The Odd Life of Timothy Green and Butter
In 2012, Jennifer Garner played a mother for the first time in The Odd Life of Timothy Green and produced and starred in the satirical comedy Butter.
2013: Starred in Dallas Buyers Club and became spokesperson for Max Mara
In 2013, Jennifer Garner starred in Dallas Buyers Club, playing a doctor treating AIDS patients, and received acclaim. Also in 2013, she became the first celebrity spokesperson for Max Mara.
2013: Dallas Buyers Club
In 2013, Jennifer Garner starred in the biographical drama Dallas Buyers Club.
2013: Took daughter to Save the Children gala
In 2013, Jennifer Garner took her eldest daughter Violet to a Save the Children gala in New York.
2014: Joined the Invest in Us campaign
In 2014, Jennifer Garner joined the Invest in Us campaign.
2014: Starred in Draft Day, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, and Men, Women & Children; Became spokesperson for Capital One
In 2014, Jennifer Garner starred in Draft Day, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, and Men, Women & Children. Also in 2014, she became the spokesperson for Capital One Venture Air Miles credit card.
2014: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
In 2014, Jennifer Garner starred in the family comedy Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
2014: Served on the 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 documentary
In 2015, Jennifer Garner appeared in A Path Appears, a PBS documentary focusing on rural poverty among children in West Virginia.
2015: Starred in Danny Collins
In 2015, Jennifer Garner played a supporting role in Danny Collins, receiving positive reviews for her performance.
2016: Appeared in Miracles from Heaven and Nine Lives
In 2016, Jennifer Garner appeared in Miracles from Heaven, receiving mixed reviews but praise for her performance, and in the comedy Nine Lives.
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 premiered at TIFF and was released.
In May 2017, Jennifer Garner appeared in the drama Wakefield, which premiered at TIFF and was released.
August 2018: Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In August 2018, Jennifer Garner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, being praised for her 'radiant likability'.
2018: Co-founded Once Upon a Farm
In 2018, Jennifer Garner and John Foraker co-founded the organic, fresh baby food company Once Upon a Farm, with Garner serving as chief brand officer.
2018: Co-starred in Love, Simon, voiced Mama Llama in Llama Llama, and starred in Peppermint.
In 2018, Jennifer Garner co-starred in Love, Simon, voiced Mama Llama for Netflix's Llama Llama, and starred in the action film Peppermint.
2018: Love, Simon and Peppermint
In 2018, Jennifer Garner starred in Love, Simon and the action film Peppermint.
2019: Once Upon a Farm became WIC-eligible
In 2019, Once Upon a Farm became the first refrigerated baby food available to WIC-eligible families.
2020: Starred in Home Movie: The Princess Bride
In 2020, Jennifer Garner starred in the Quibi comedy miniseries Home Movie: The Princess Bride, a recreation made during the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 2021: Produced and starred in Yes Day
In March 2021, Jennifer Garner produced and starred in the Netflix family comedy film Yes Day.
2021: Interpreted "Baby I Need Your Loving" in Yes Day
In 2021, Jennifer Garner interpreted the Four Tops's 1964 chart selection "Baby I Need Your Loving" in the family comedy Yes Day.
2021: Yes Day
In 2021, Jennifer Garner starred in the family comedy Yes Day.
2022: The Adam Project
In 2022, Jennifer Garner starred in the action film The Adam Project.
2022: Starred in The Adam Project and made a 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.
November 2023: Starred in Family Switch
In November 2023, Jennifer Garner starred as Jess Walker in the family comedy film Family Switch.
2023: Appeared in Party Down and The Last Thing He Told Me
In 2023, Jennifer Garner appeared as a series regular in the revival of the Starz sitcom Party Down. Also that year, Garner executive produced and starred as Hannah Hall in the Apple TV+ limited mystery drama series The Last Thing He Told Me.
2023: 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 role as Elektra Natchios in Deadpool & Wolverine
On July 26, 2024, Jennifer Garner is set to reprise her role as Elektra Natchios in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Deadpool & Wolverine.
