History of Josh Hartnett in Timeline
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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July 21, 1978: Joshua Hartnett's Birth
On July 21, 1978, Joshua Daniel Hartnett was born, marking the beginning of his life and eventual career as an American actor.
1996: Moved to Purchase, New York
In 1996, after graduating from high school, Josh Hartnett moved to Purchase, New York, to attend the Conservatory of Theatre Arts & Film at the State University of New York at Purchase.
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.
1999: Teen People's Hottest Stars Under 21
In 1999, Josh Hartnett was chosen as one of Teen People's "21 Hottest Stars Under 21".
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".
2002: People's 50 Most Beautiful People
In 2002, Josh Hartnett was selected as one of People's "50 Most Beautiful People". He was also chosen for Teen People's "25 Hottest Stars under 25".
2003: Hollywood Homicide
In 2003, Josh Hartnett appeared in "Hollywood Homicide".
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: Began Relationship with Tamsin Egerton
In 2012, Josh Hartnett began a relationship with English actress Tamsin Egerton.
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.
2015: Birth of First Child
In 2015, Josh Hartnett and Tamsin Egerton welcomed their first daughter.
2016: Final Season of Penny Dreadful
In 2016, Josh Hartnett concluded his role as Ethan Chandler in the final season of "Penny Dreadful".
2017: Birth of Second Child
In 2017, Josh Hartnett and Tamsin Egerton had their second child.
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.
2019: Roles in She's Missing, Inherit the Viper, and Valley of the Gods
In 2019, Josh Hartnett acted in smaller films such as "She's Missing", "Inherit the Viper", and "Valley of the Gods", which were received negatively.
2019: Birth of Third Child
In 2019, Josh Hartnett and Tamsin Egerton welcomed their third child.
2020: Portrayed Victor Malarek in Target Number One
In 2020, Josh Hartnett portrayed Canadian journalist Victor Malarek in the crime drama "Target Number One".
November 2021: Marriage to Tamsin Egerton
In November 2021, Josh Hartnett married Tamsin Egerton.
2021: Role in Ida Red
In 2021, Josh Hartnett acted in the crime film "Ida Red", which was received negatively.
2021: Starred in Wrath of Man
In 2021, Josh Hartnett starred in Guy Ritchie's revenge drama film "Wrath of Man" in a supporting role.
January 2022: Cast as Ernest Lawrence in Oppenheimer
In January 2022, Josh Hartnett was cast as Ernest Lawrence in Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer".
July 2022: Joined Black Mirror
In July 2022, Josh Hartnett joined the sixth season of "Black Mirror".
2022: Marriage Revealed
In 2022, Josh Hartnett revealed that he had married Tamsin Egerton in November 2021.
2023: Appearance in Black Mirror
In 2023, Josh Hartnett appeared in an episode of the series Black Mirror.
2023: Role as Ernest Lawrence in Oppenheimer
In 2023, Josh Hartnett experienced a career resurgence with his role as Ernest Lawrence in the acclaimed film "Oppenheimer".
2023: Starred in Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre
In 2023, Josh Hartnett starred in Guy Ritchie's film "Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre".
December 2024: Cast as Jeremy in Verity
In December 2024, Josh Hartnett was cast as Jeremy in the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel "Verity".
2024: Welcomed Fourth Child
In 2024, Josh Hartnett and Tamsin Egerton had their fourth child.
2024: Appearance in The Bear
In 2024, Josh Hartnett appeared in an episode of The Bear.
2024: Role as a Serial Killer in Trap
In 2024, Josh Hartnett continued his career resurgence with a role as a serial killer in the film "Trap".
2025: Starring in Fight or Flight
In 2025, Josh Hartnett will star in the action film "Fight or Flight", playing a mercenary.
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