Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Joe Alwyn

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Joe Alwyn made an impact.

Joe Alwyn is an English actor known for his roles in film and television. He debuted in Ang Lee's "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" (2016) and has appeared in notable films such as "The Favourite," "Boy Erased," "Mary Queen of Scots," "Harriet," and "Catherine Called Birdy." More recently, he starred in "The Brutalist" and the Hulu series "Conversations with Friends." Alwyn has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry through his diverse range of roles.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Cast in Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

In early 2015, Joe Alwyn was cast in the lead role of Ang Lee's war drama film, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.

2016: Release of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

In 2016, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk was released, marking Joe Alwyn's debut in a feature film.

2016: Feature Film Debut in Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

In 2016, Joe Alwyn made his feature film debut as the titular character in Ang Lee's war drama Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.

2017: Role in The Sense of an Ending

In 2017, Joe Alwyn played a supporting role in the mystery drama film The Sense of an Ending, expanding his filmography.

2018: Appeared in Multiple Films and Won Trophée Chopard

In 2018, Joe Alwyn appeared in several films including The Favourite, Operation Finale, Boy Erased, and Mary Queen of Scots. He also won the Trophée Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival.

2018: Roles in The Favourite, Boy Erased, and Mary Queen of Scots

In 2018, Joe Alwyn played roles in films such as The Favourite, Boy Erased, and Mary Queen of Scots, expanding his presence in the film industry.

2018: Won Trophée Chopard at Cannes Film Festival

In 2018, Joe Alwyn won a Trophée Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival, acknowledging his talent in acting.

2019: Role in Harriet

In 2019, Joe Alwyn played a role in the film Harriet, further establishing his acting career.

2019: Role in Harriet and A Christmas Carol

In 2019, Joe Alwyn played a slave owner in Harriet and appeared as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol.

2020: Collaboration with Taylor Swift on Songs

From 2020, Joe Alwyn worked with Taylor Swift on ten of her songs, released between 2020 and 2022, showcasing his contributions to music.

2020: Co-wrote Evermore

In 2020, Joe Alwyn co-wrote 'Champagne Problems', 'Coney Island', and the title track for Taylor Swift's album, Evermore.

2021: Roles in The Souvenir Part II and The Last Letter from Your Lover

In 2021, Joe Alwyn had roles in The Souvenir Part II and The Last Letter from Your Lover, continuing his acting career.

2021: Won Grammy Award for Folklore

In 2021, Joe Alwyn won his first Grammy Award for his producing credit on Taylor Swift's album Folklore.

2022: Roles in Catherine Called Birdy and Conversations with Friends

In 2022, Joe Alwyn appeared in Catherine Called Birdy and the Hulu drama series Conversations with Friends, adding to his acting portfolio.

2022: Continued collaboration with Taylor Swift on Songs

In 2022, Joe Alwyn continued to collaborate with Taylor Swift, working on songs released from 2020 to 2022.

2022: Starred in Conversations with Friends and Catherine Called Birdy

In 2022, Joe Alwyn starred in the drama series Conversations with Friends and played a role in Catherine Called Birdy.

2022: A Very Short Film About Longing

In late 2022, Eimear McBride wrote and directed A Very Short Film About Longing, starring Joe Alwyn.

2023: Screening of A Very Short Film About Longing

In 2023, A Very Short Film About Longing, starring Joe Alwyn, was screened at the BFI London Film Festival.

2024: Role in The Brutalist

In 2024, Joe Alwyn played a role in the film The Brutalist, continuing his acting career.

2024: Role in Kinds of Kindness

In 2024, Joe Alwyn played a supporting role in Kinds of Kindness.

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