Joe Keery, also known as Djo in music, is an American actor and musician. He gained prominence for his role as Steve Harrington in the popular science fiction series Stranger Things. Following his success in Stranger Things, Keery expanded his acting career, starring in the comedy film Free Guy and the fifth season of the crime comedy-drama series Fargo. Keery's career encompasses both acting and music, showcasing his versatility as an entertainer.
April 24, 1992: Joseph Keery's Birth
On April 24, 1992, Joseph David Keery was born. He is also known as Djo and is an American actor and musician.
2014: Graduation from DePaul University
In 2014, Joe Keery graduated from The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting.
October 2015: Post Animal Debut Album Release
In October 2015, Post Animal, featuring Joe Keery, released their debut album.
2015: Casting in Stranger Things
In late 2015, Joe Keery was cast as Steve Harrington in the Netflix sci-fi series Stranger Things.
2016: Stranger Things Premiere
In 2016, Stranger Things, starring Joe Keery as Steve Harrington, premiered to critical acclaim.
2017: Start of Relationship with Maika Monroe
In 2017, Joe Keery began dating actress Maika Monroe.
April 2018: Release of When I Think Of You In A Castle
In April 2018, Post Animal, featuring Joe Keery, released their second album, When I Think Of You In A Castle.
2018: Departure from Post Animal
In 2018, Joe Keery left the band Post Animal to focus on his acting career.
July 19, 2019: Release of "Roddy"
On July 19, 2019, Joe Keery, as Djo, self-released the single "Roddy".
August 9, 2019: Release of "Chateau (Feel Alright)"
On August 9, 2019, Joe Keery, as Djo, released the single "Chateau (Feel Alright)".
September 13, 2019: Release of Twenty Twenty Album
On September 13, 2019, Joe Keery, as Djo, released his debut album Twenty Twenty.
2019: Departure from Touring with Post Animal
In 2019, Joe Keery ceased touring with Post Animal and later fully departed from the band due to acting commitments.
2019: Release of Twenty Twenty
In 2019, Joe Keery released his first studio album as Djo, titled Twenty Twenty.
2019: Release of Stranger Things Season 3
In 2019, the third season of Stranger Things, starring Joe Keery, was released.
September 9, 2020: Release of "Keep Your Head Up"
On September 9, 2020, Joe Keery, as Djo, released the single "Keep Your Head Up".
2020: Starring in Spree
In 2020, Joe Keery starred in the satire film, Spree.
2021: Role in Free Guy
In 2021, Joe Keery played Walter "Keys" McKey in the action comedy film Free Guy.
May 2022: Casting in Cold Storage
In May 2022, Joe Keery was cast opposite Liam Neeson in the sci-fi action film Cold Storage.
June 2022: Announcement of Decide Album
In June 2022, Joe Keery announced his sophomore album Decide and released the first single, "Change".
August 2022: Casting in Fargo
In August 2022, Joe Keery was cast as Gator Tillman in the fifth season of Fargo.
September 16, 2022: Release of Decide Album
On September 16, 2022, Joe Keery, as Djo, released his sophomore album Decide.
2022: Release of Decide
In 2022, Joe Keery released his second studio album as Djo, titled Decide.
2022: Release of Stranger Things Season 4
In 2022, the fourth season of Stranger Things, starring Joe Keery, was released.
2023: End of Relationship with Maika Monroe
In 2023, Joe Keery ended his relationship with actress Maika Monroe.
2024: "End of Beginning" Viral Hit
In 2024, Djo's song "End of Beginning" went viral on TikTok, becoming a sleeper hit and his first Billboard Hot 100 entry.
April 4, 2025: Release of The Crux
On April 4, 2025, Djo released his third album, The Crux.
July 25, 2025: Release of IRON by Post Animal
On July 25, 2025, Post Animal, with Joe Keery rejoining, released the album IRON.
September 12, 2025: Release of The Crux Deluxe
On September 12, 2025, Djo released The Crux Deluxe, a re-release of his third album.
September 2025: Release of Singles Before The Crux (Deluxe)
In September 2025, Djo released three singles: "Carry The Name", "It's Over", and "Awake" before surprise releasing The Crux (Deluxe) on September 12.
November 4, 2025: Announcement of South America and Mexico Tour
On November 4, 2025, Djo announced another tour in South America and Mexico for March 2026.
2025: Voicing John Greenwood in The American Revolution
In 2025, Joe Keery voiced John Greenwood in the PBS documentary mini-series The American Revolution.
March 2026: South America and Mexico Tour
In March 2026, Djo is planning a tour in South America and Mexico.
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