History of Josh Duhamel in Timeline
Josh Duhamel is an American actor known for his roles in television and film. He began his career as a model before transitioning to acting, gaining initial recognition for his role as Leo du Pres on the soap opera 'All My Children'. He achieved wider fame for his portrayal of Danny McCoy in the NBC series 'Las Vegas'. Duhamel has also appeared in numerous films, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
November 14, 1972: Josh Duhamel's Birth
On November 14, 1972, Joshua David Duhamel was born. He would later become an American actor known for roles in "Transformers" and "Las Vegas."
1991: Graduated from Minot High School
In 1991, Josh Duhamel graduated from Minot High School and then attended Minot State University, where he played backup quarterback for the football team.
1997: Won Male Model of the Year
In 1997, Josh Duhamel won the title of Male Model of the Year in an International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) competition.
1999: Started acting career
In 1999, Josh Duhamel began his acting career as an extra in music videos for Donna Summer's "I Will Go With You (Con te partirò)" and Christina Aguilera's "Genie in a Bottle". He also won the role of Leo du Pres on the ABC soap opera All My Children that year.
2000: Posed Nude for Photography Book
In 2000, Josh Duhamel posed fully nude for Greg Gorman's "As I See It" photography book.
2002: Duhamel left All My Children
In 2002, Duhamel left All My Children to pursue other acting opportunities.
2003: Daytime Emmy Award nomination and Primetime Role
In 2003, Josh Duhamel received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for America's Favorite Couple and won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor. In the same year, he also landed a primetime role on the NBC show "Las Vegas" as Danny McCoy.
September 2004: Began Dating Fergie
In September 2004, Josh Duhamel met and began dating Stacy Ann Ferguson (Fergie).
2004: Big-Screen Acting Debut
In 2004, Josh Duhamel made his big-screen acting debut in "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!".
2005: Co-owned restaurant
In 2005, Josh Duhamel became the co-owner of 10 North Main, a restaurant in Minot, North Dakota.
2005: Received his degree
In 2005, Josh Duhamel received his degree from Minot State University, after dropping out one-and-a-half credits shy of his undergraduate degree.
2006: Starred in Thriller Turistas
In 2006, Josh Duhamel starred in the thriller "Turistas".
2007: Cast in Transformers
In 2007, Steven Spielberg handpicked Josh Duhamel for the role of Captain William Lennox in the film "Transformers".
January 10, 2009: Married Fergie
On January 10, 2009, Josh Duhamel and Fergie wed in a Catholic ceremony at the Church Estate Vineyards in Malibu, California.
June 2009: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen released
In June 2009, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", a sequel in which Josh Duhamel reprised his role as Captain William Lennox, was released.
2009: Pace Car Driver for Indianapolis 500
In 2009, Josh Duhamel was the official pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500, driving the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro pace car.
2010: Starred in When in Rome
In 2010, Josh Duhamel played the lead role of Nick Beamon in the film "When in Rome".
June 2011: Transformers: Dark of the Moon released
In June 2011, "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" was released, with Josh Duhamel reprising his role.
2012: Inducted into Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame
In 2012, Josh Duhamel was inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame.
March 23, 2013: Hosted Kids' Choice Awards
On March 23, 2013, Josh Duhamel hosted the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards and performed a "Safe Haven"-themed showcase appearance on "The Price is Right".
2014: Starred in You're Not You
In 2014, Josh Duhamel starred as the husband of Kate (Hilary Swank) in the drama "You're Not You".
April 8, 2016: Support for Doug Burgum
On April 8, 2016, Josh Duhamel posted a selfie in which he wore a T-shirt bearing the name of Doug Burgum, then a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor of North Dakota.
2016: Starred in 11.22.63
In 2016, Josh Duhamel starred as Frank Dunning in the Hulu science fiction thriller miniseries "11.22.63".
June 2017: Transformers: The Last Knight released
In June 2017, Josh Duhamel reprised the role of Captain William Lennox in "Transformers: The Last Knight".
September 14, 2017: Separation Announcement
On September 14, 2017, Josh Duhamel and Fergie announced that they had separated earlier in the year.
March 2018: Starred in Think Like a Dog
In March 2018, it was announced that Josh Duhamel would star in the independent family comedy "Think Like a Dog".
2018: Taco Bell Commercial
In 2018, Josh Duhamel appeared in a Taco Bell commercial to advertise Mexican spiced fries with nacho cheese sauce called Web of Fries.
2018: Starred in Love, Simon
In 2018, Josh Duhamel starred in the romantic comedy-drama film "Love, Simon".
2018: Started dating Audra Mari
In late 2018, Josh Duhamel began dating Audra Mari.
February 11, 2019: Cast in Jupiter's Legacy
On February 11, 2019, it was announced that Josh Duhamel had been cast as Sheldon Sampson in the Netflix superhero series, "Jupiter's Legacy".
June 1, 2019: Filed for Divorce
On June 1, 2019, Josh Duhamel and Fergie filed for divorce after two years of separation.
November 2019: Divorce Finalized
As of late-November 2019, Josh Duhamel and Fergie's divorce was finalized.
February 2021: Co-Starred in Shotgun Wedding
In February 2021, it was announced that Josh Duhamel would co-star in the film "Shotgun Wedding".
May 7, 2021: Jupiter's Legacy Premiered
On May 7, 2021, "Jupiter's Legacy", starring Josh Duhamel, premiered on Netflix.
August 2021: Joined The Thing About Pam
In August 2021, it was announced that Josh Duhamel joined Renée Zellweger in "The Thing About Pam" limited series on NBC.
January 8, 2022: Engagement to Audra Mari
On January 8, 2022, Josh Duhamel announced his engagement to Audra Mari.
May 19, 2022: Named Josh Duhamel Stage
On May 19, 2022, Minot State University named their Summer Theatre stage the "Josh Duhamel Stage" in his honor.
September 10, 2022: Married Audra Mari
On September 10, 2022, Josh Duhamel married Audra Mari.
September 23, 2022: Bandit Film Released
On September 23, 2022, Josh Duhamel's film "Bandit" was released in theaters and on demand, receiving positive reviews.
2022: Face of the State’s Tourism Campaign
In 2022, Josh Duhamel was paid $75,000 to become the face of the State’s Tourism Campaign for the next two years.
2022: Cast on The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers
In early 2022, Josh Duhamel was cast as a series regular on "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers" for its second season.
June 28, 2023: Endorsed Doug Burgum
On June 28, 2023, Josh Duhamel endorsed Doug Burgum, then governor of North Dakota, in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primary.
September 2023: Announced Expecting First Child
In September 2023, it was announced that Josh Duhamel and Audra Mari were expecting their first child together.
October 2023: Return to North Dakota
In October 2023, Josh Duhamel stated he wanted to return to North Dakota more as he got older, describing his lake house as a place where he can get back to being who he really is.
January 2024: Son Born
In January 2024, Josh Duhamel and Audra Mari's son was born.
2024: Burgum Presidential Campaign
In 2024, Josh Duhamel endorsed Doug Burgum, governor of North Dakota, in the Republican Party presidential primary.
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