History of Joe Keery in Timeline

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Joe Keery

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 this breakthrough, he has also appeared in the comedy film Free Guy and the crime drama series Fargo. Keery's career encompasses both acting and music, establishing him as a multi-talented figure in the entertainment industry.

April 24, 1992: Joe Keery's Birth

On April 24, 1992, Joseph David Keery, known as Joe Keery, was born.

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2014: Graduates 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's Debut Album Release

In October 2015, Post Animal, the band Joe Keery was a member of, released their debut album.

2015: Cast in Stranger Things

In late 2015, Joe Keery was cast as Steve Harrington in the Netflix sci-fi series Stranger Things, after initially auditioning for the role of Jonathan.

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2016: Stars in Stranger Things

In 2016, Joe Keery gained recognition for playing Steve Harrington in the science fiction series Stranger Things.

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2016: Stranger Things Premieres

In 2016, the show Stranger Things premiered to critical acclaim.

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2017: Relationship with Maika Monroe

In 2017, Joe Keery began dating actress Maika Monroe.

April 2018: Post Animal Releases "When I Think Of You In A Castle"

In April 2018, Post Animal released their second album, When I Think Of You In A Castle, featuring Joe Keery on guitar and vocals.

July 19, 2019: Releases "Roddy"

On July 19, 2019, Joe Keery self-released the single "Roddy" as a solo artist under the moniker Djo.

August 9, 2019: Releases "Chateau (Feel Alright)"

On August 9, 2019, Joe Keery released a second single titled "Chateau (Feel Alright)" as Djo.

September 13, 2019: Releases Twenty Twenty

On September 13, 2019, Joe Keery released his debut album as Djo, Twenty Twenty.

2019: Leaves Post Animal

As of 2019, Joe Keery was no longer a touring member of Post Animal, and he later parted ways due to acting commitments.

2019: Releases Twenty Twenty

In 2019, Joe Keery released the studio album Twenty Twenty as Djo.

2019: Stranger Things Season 3 Release

In 2019, the third season of Stranger Things was released.

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September 9, 2020: Releases "Keep Your Head Up"

On September 9, 2020, Joe Keery, as Djo, released a new single, "Keep Your Head Up".

2020: Stars in Spree

In 2020, Joe Keery starred in the satire film Spree.

2021: Stars in Free Guy

In 2021, Joe Keery played the role of Walter "Keys" McKey in the action comedy film Free Guy.

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May 2022: Cast in Cold Storage

In May 2022, Joe Keery was cast opposite Liam Neeson in the sci-fi action film Cold Storage.

June 2022: Announces Decide Album

In June 2022, Joe Keery announced his sophomore album Decide, along with the release of its first single "Change".

August 2022: Cast in Fargo

In August 2022, Joe Keery was cast as Gator Tillman in the fifth season of Fargo.

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September 16, 2022: Releases Decide album

On September 16, 2022, Joe Keery released his sophomore album Decide, which received positive reviews.

2022: Releases Decide

In 2022, Joe Keery released the studio album Decide as Djo.

2022: Stranger Things Season 4 Release

In 2022, the fourth season of Stranger Things was released.

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2023: End of Relationship with Maika Monroe

In 2023, Joe Keery and actress Maika Monroe ended their relationship.

2023: Stars in Fargo

In 2023, Joe Keery starred in the fifth season of the crime drama series Fargo (2023–2024).

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2024: Stars in Fargo

In 2024, Joe Keery starred in the fifth season of the crime drama series Fargo (2023–2024).

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2024: "End of Beginning" goes viral

In 2024, Joe Keery's song "End of Beginning" became a viral hit on TikTok and entered the Billboard Hot 100.

April 4, 2025: Releases The Crux Album

On April 4, 2025, Joe Keery released his third album, The Crux. It was preceded by the lead single "Basic Being Basic".

2025: Releases The Crux

On April 4th, 2025, Joe Keery released his third album, The Crux.