Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Josh Hartnett

How Josh Hartnett built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Josh Hartnett is an American actor who gained recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He started on television with ABC's Cracker before becoming a teen idol through roles in films like Halloween H20, The Faculty, and The Virgin Suicides. Hartnett solidified his status with leading parts in big-budget movies such as Pearl Harbor, Black Hawk Down, and 40 Days and 40 Nights.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1997: Hartnett's TV Debut in Cracker

In 1997, Josh Hartnett began his acting career with a role in ABC's drama series Cracker.

August 5, 1998: Release of Halloween H20

On August 5, 1998, "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later", Josh Hartnett's first feature film, was released and performed well at the box office.

1998: Appearance in The Faculty

In 1998, Josh Hartnett appeared in the major film "The Faculty".

1998: Breakthrough Year

In 1998, Josh Hartnett gained recognition as a teen idol with starring roles in films like "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later" and "The Faculty".

1999: Appearance in The Virgin Suicides

In 1999, Josh Hartnett starred in the film "The Virgin Suicides", further establishing his acting career.

2001: Starring in Major Films

In 2001, Josh Hartnett starred in several major films, including "Pearl Harbor" and "Black Hawk Down", solidifying his status as a leading actor.

2002: Starring in 40 Days and 40 Nights

In 2002, Josh Hartnett starred in the romantic comedy "40 Days and 40 Nights".

2003: Hollywood Homicide

In 2003, Josh Hartnett appeared in "Hollywood Homicide".

2004: Wicker Park

In 2004, Josh Hartnett appeared in "Wicker Park".

2005: Roles in Mozart and the Whale and Sin City

In 2005, Josh Hartnett appeared in both "Mozart and the Whale" and "Sin City".

2005: Role in Sin City

In 2005, Josh Hartnett appeared in the film "Sin City".

2006: Lucky Number Slevin and The Black Dahlia

In 2006, Josh Hartnett appeared in both "Lucky Number Slevin" and "The Black Dahlia".

2006: Roles in The Black Dahlia and Lucky Number Slevin

In 2006, Josh Hartnett had roles in both "The Black Dahlia" and "Lucky Number Slevin".

2007: Roles in Resurrecting the Champ and 30 Days of Night

In 2007, Josh Hartnett had roles in "Resurrecting the Champ" and "30 Days of Night", where he played a small-town sheriff.

2007: Role in 30 Days of Night

In 2007, Josh Hartnett starred in "30 Days of Night".

2007: Supported Global Cool Campaign

In 2007, Josh Hartnett supported the green lifestyle campaign of Global Cool.

2008: Role in August

In 2008, Josh Hartnett acted in "August", which received negative reviews.

2008: Theater Adaptation of Rain Man and Emporio Armani Campaign

In 2008, Josh Hartnett played Charlie Babbit in the theater adaptation of "Rain Man" in London's West End. He also became the first male celebrity to represent Giorgio Armani Beauty, appearing in ads for "Diamonds for Men".

2009: Produced Music Video for Kid Cudi

In 2009, Josh Hartnett produced the music video for Kid Cudi's song "Pursuit of Happiness". He also acted in the film "I Come with the Rain".

2009: Role in I Come with the Rain

In 2009, Josh Hartnett starred in the film "I Come with the Rain".

2010: Role in Bunraku

In 2010, Josh Hartnett acted in "Bunraku", which received negative reviews.

2011: Roles in Girl Walks into a Bar and Stuck Between Stations

In 2011, Josh Hartnett acted in "Girl Walks into a Bar" and "Stuck Between Stations", which received negative reviews.

2011: Involvement in USAID and Ad Council's FWD Campaign

In 2011, Josh Hartnett joined the USAID and Ad Council's FWD campaign to raise awareness about the East Africa drought.

2012: Campaigning with Barack Obama

In 2012, Josh Hartnett joined Barack Obama's campaign in Minnesota, endorsing the President on the official campaign YouTube channel.

2013: Guest of Honor on Off Plus Camera and Role in The Lovers

In 2013, Josh Hartnett was a guest of honor on Off Plus Camera and acted in "The Lovers", which received negative reviews.

2014: Role in Parts per Billion

In 2014, Josh Hartnett acted in "Parts per Billion", which received negative reviews.

2014: Portrayal of Ethan Chandler in Penny Dreadful

In 2014, Josh Hartnett began portraying Ethan Chandler in the Showtime fantasy series "Penny Dreadful".

2014: Cast in Penny Dreadful

In 2014, Josh Hartnett was cast as Ethan Chandler in the Gothic horror series "Penny Dreadful".

2015: Role in Wild Horses

In 2015, Josh Hartnett acted in "Wild Horses", which received negative reviews.

2016: Final Season of Penny Dreadful

In 2016, Josh Hartnett concluded his role as Ethan Chandler in the final season of "Penny Dreadful".

2017: Oh Lucy! and 6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain

In 2017, Josh Hartnett performed in the critically acclaimed independent film "Oh Lucy!" and starred in/produced the survival film "6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain", which received negative reviews.