Career Timeline of Josh Hutcherson: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Josh Hutcherson

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Josh Hutcherson made an impact.

Josh Hutcherson is an American actor recognized for his contributions to film and television. He has received several accolades, including four Teen Choice Awards, four Young Artist Awards, and three MTV Movie Awards. Additionally, he garnered a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Hutcherson is known for his roles in various films and tv-shows.

January 2002: Meeting with Acting Coach Bob Luke

In January 2002, Josh Hutcherson and his mother met with acting coach Bob Luke, who advised them to go to Los Angeles for TV pilot auditions.

2002: First Major Acting Role

In 2002, after moving to Hollywood, Josh Hutcherson landed his first major acting role as Nicky Harper in the pilot episode of 'House Blend'.

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2004: Role in The Polar Express

In 2004, Josh Hutcherson's character, young Hero Boy, was created by motion-capture in the film 'The Polar Express'.

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2005: Roles in Various Hollywood Films

In 2005, Josh Hutcherson appeared in several Hollywood films, including 'Kicking & Screaming', and 'Little Manhattan' where he played a lead role.

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2005: Early Roles in Little Manhattan and Zathura: A Space Adventure

In 2005, Josh Hutcherson gained prominence with main roles in 'Little Manhattan' and 'Zathura: A Space Adventure'.

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2006: Main Role in RV

In 2006, Josh Hutcherson played a main role in the film 'RV'.

2007: Breakthrough Role in Bridge to Terabithia

In 2007, Josh Hutcherson had his breakthrough role as Jesse Aarons in 'Bridge to Terabithia'. He also starred in Firehouse Dog in the same year.

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2008: Roles in Winged Creatures and Journey to the Center of the Earth

In 2008, Josh Hutcherson appeared in 'Winged Creatures' and 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'.

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2008: Main Role in Journey to the Center of the Earth

In 2008, Josh Hutcherson played a main role in 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'.

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2010: Role in The Kids Are All Right

In 2010, Josh Hutcherson had a supporting role in the critically acclaimed film 'The Kids Are All Right'.

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April 4, 2011: Cast as Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games

On April 4, 2011, Josh Hutcherson was officially cast as Peeta Mellark in 'The Hunger Games' series.

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2011: Lead Role and Executive Producer for Detention

In 2011, Josh Hutcherson played a lead role and served as an executive producer for the film 'Detention'.

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2011: Executive Producer for Detention

In 2011, Josh Hutcherson served as an executive producer for 'Detention', while also playing a lead role in the film.

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2011: Leading Role in The Hunger Games

In 2011, Josh Hutcherson, at 18 years old, landed the leading role of Peeta Mellark in 'The Hunger Games' film series.

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March 23, 2012: Release of The Hunger Games

On March 23, 2012, 'The Hunger Games' was released, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Josh Hutcherson won the MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance.

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April 2012: Received Vanguard Award from GLAAD

In April 2012, Josh Hutcherson became the youngest recipient of the Vanguard Award from GLAAD for promoting equal rights for LGBT people.

2012: Release of The Hunger Games and Journey 2

In 2012, 'The Hunger Games' was released, and Josh Hutcherson also played a lead role in 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'.

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2012: Lead Role and Executive Producer for The Forger and Role in Journey 2

In 2012, Josh Hutcherson played a lead role and served as executive producer for 'The Forger', and he also reprised his role in 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'.

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2012: Executive Producer for The Forger

In 2012, Josh Hutcherson served as an executive producer for 'The Forger', while also playing a lead role in the film.

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November 2013: Presented Trophies at TeenNick HALO Awards

In November 2013, Josh Hutcherson and Queen Latifah presented trophies together to four young community volunteers at the fifth annual TeenNick HALO Awards.

November 23, 2013: Hosted Saturday Night Live

On November 23, 2013, Josh Hutcherson hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live. Reviews of his performance were mixed.

2013: Voice Role in Epic

In 2013, Josh Hutcherson provided a voice role in the animated film 'Epic'.

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2013: Voiced Nod in Epic and Continued Hunger Games

In 2013, Josh Hutcherson voiced the character Nod in the animated film Epic. As filming approached for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, he worked with a trainer. The film was commercially successful, and he received his second MTV Movie Award for "Best Male Performance" for his role in the sequel.

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November 21, 2014: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 release

On November 21, 2014, Josh Hutcherson reprised his role in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. His character goes through a significant personality change in the films, which provided him with an acting challenge.

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2014: Began "Power On" Campaign

In 2014, Josh Hutcherson began his campaign "Power On", which serves to help young LGBT people from rural areas to form communities by donating old computers and cell phones to LGBT resource centers.

January 16, 2015: Escobar: Paradise Lost Release

On January 16, 2015, Escobar: Paradise Lost, a French-Spanish thriller, was released in the U.S., and Josh Hutcherson served as an executive producer for the film.

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November 20, 2015: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 release

On November 20, 2015, Josh Hutcherson reprised his role in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. His character goes through a significant personality change in the films, which provided him with an acting challenge.

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2015: Executive Producer for Escobar: Paradise Lost

In 2015, Josh Hutcherson served as an executive producer for 'Escobar: Paradise Lost', while also playing a lead role in the film.

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2015: Awarded Young Humanitarian Award

In 2015, Josh Hutcherson was awarded the Young Humanitarian Award at the unite4:humanity award ceremony.

2015: The Hunger Games Concludes

In 2015, the 'The Hunger Games' film series concluded.

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2016: Endorsed Bernie Sanders for President

In 2016, Josh Hutcherson endorsed and actively campaigned for Senator Bernie Sanders for President.

2016: Acted in In Dubious Battle

In 2016, Josh Hutcherson had a supporting role in the film In Dubious Battle, directed by James Franco.

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November 2017: Starred in Future Man

In November 2017, Josh Hutcherson starred in the science fiction comedy series Future Man on Hulu.

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2017: Role in Future Man

In 2017, Josh Hutcherson appeared in the television series 'Future Man'.

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2019: Role in Ultraman

In 2019, Josh Hutcherson appeared in the television series 'Ultraman'.

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2019: Starred in Burn and Voiced Ultraman

In 2019, Josh Hutcherson starred in the thriller film Burn and began voicing the lead character of Shinjiro Hayata in the Netflix anime Ultraman.

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2020: Endorsed Bernie Sanders for President

In 2020, Josh Hutcherson endorsed and actively campaigned for Senator Bernie Sanders for President in the U.S. presidential elections.

2020: Future Man Concludes

In 2020, Josh Hutcherson's role in 'Future Man' concluded.

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2022: Appeared in Across the River and Into the Trees

In 2022, Josh Hutcherson appeared in the Ernest Hemingway adaptation Across the River and Into the Trees.

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October 2023: Starred in Five Nights at Freddy's

In October 2023, Josh Hutcherson starred as Mike Schmidt in the Blumhouse Productions film Five Nights at Freddy's, based on the video game series. The film was a box office success.

2023: Role in Five Nights at Freddy's

In 2023, Josh Hutcherson starred in the commercially successful horror film 'Five Nights at Freddy's'.

2023: Starred in 57 Seconds

In 2023, Josh Hutcherson starred opposite Morgan Freeman in the science fiction thriller 57 Seconds.

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January 19, 2024: Appeared in The Beekeeper

On January 19, 2024, Josh Hutcherson appeared as Derek Danforth in The Beekeeper.

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2024: Role in The Beekeeper

In 2024, Josh Hutcherson starred in the action film 'The Beekeeper'.

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December 5, 2025: Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Release

On December 5, 2025, Blumhouse's sequel to the hit horror film about haunted animatronics hits theaters.