Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Justin Theroux
Discover the career path of Justin Theroux, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Justin Theroux is an American actor and filmmaker notable for his collaborations with David Lynch on films like *Mulholland Drive* and *Inland Empire*. He has appeared in a wide range of movies, including *Romy and Michele's High School Reunion*, *American Psycho*, *Zoolander*, *Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle*, *Miami Vice*, *The Girl on the Train*, *Bumblebee*, and *Beetlejuice Beetlejuice*.
1996: Film debut in I Shot Andy Warhol
In 1996, Justin Theroux made his film debut in Mary Harron's I Shot Andy Warhol.
1997: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion release
In 1997, Justin Theroux appeared in the film Romy and Michele's High School Reunion.
2000: American Psycho release
In 2000, Justin Theroux appeared in the film American Psycho.
2001: Mulholland Drive release
In 2001, Justin Theroux gained recognition for his partnership with David Lynch on the surrealist art film Mulholland Drive, marking a significant point in his career.
2003: Recurring role in Six Feet Under
From 2003 to 2004, Justin Theroux had a recurring role as Joe in Six Feet Under.
2003: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle release
In 2003, Justin Theroux appeared in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.
2003: Featured in Muse music video
In 2003, Justin Theroux was featured in a music video for the British band Muse for their song "Hysteria".
2004: Recurring role in Six Feet Under
From 2003 to 2004, Justin Theroux had a recurring role as Joe in Six Feet Under.
2006: Inland Empire release
In 2006, Justin Theroux appeared in Inland Empire, another surrealist art film in partnership with David Lynch.
2006: Directed Dedication
In 2006, Justin Theroux directed his first film, Dedication.
2007: Directorial Debut with Dedication
In 2007, Justin Theroux made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy film Dedication.
2007: Dedication premiered at Sundance
In 2007, Justin Theroux's film Dedication, which he directed, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
2008: Played John Hancock in John Adams
In 2008, Justin Theroux played John Hancock in the HBO miniseries John Adams.
2008: Screenwriter for Tropic Thunder
In 2008, Justin Theroux worked as a screenwriter for the comedy film Tropic Thunder.
2009: Voice cast for Call of Duty
In 2009, Justin Theroux was part of the voice cast for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
2010: Screenwriter for Iron Man 2
In 2010, Justin Theroux was a screenwriter for the superhero film Iron Man 2.
2011: Starred in Your Highness
In 2011, Justin Theroux returned to acting in the film Your Highness, as Leezar, an evil wizard who kidnaps a princess.
August 2012: Hired to direct and rewrite Swear to God
In August 2012, Justin Theroux was hired to direct and rewrite the script for the comedy film Swear to God.
2012: Screenwriter for Rock of Ages
In 2012, Justin Theroux was a screenwriter for Rock of Ages.
June 2013: Cast as lead in The Leftovers pilot
In June 2013, Justin Theroux was cast as the lead character in HBO's TV pilot The Leftovers.
September 2013: The Leftovers ordered as a series
In September 2013, HBO ordered The Leftovers, in which Justin Theroux was cast as the lead, as a 10-episode season.
June 29, 2014: Premiere of The Leftovers
On June 29, 2014, The Leftovers premiered, starring Justin Theroux, based on a book by Tom Perrotta.
2014: Starred in The Leftovers
In 2014, Justin Theroux starred as Kevin Garvey in the HBO mystery drama series The Leftovers.
2016: The Girl on the Train release
In 2016, Justin Theroux appeared in the film The Girl on the Train.
2016: Co-wrote Zoolander 2
In 2016, Justin Theroux co-wrote the sequel Zoolander 2, and reprised his role, Evil DJ, in the film.
2017: The Leftovers ended
In 2017, Justin Theroux finished starring as Kevin Garvey in the HBO mystery drama series The Leftovers.
2017: Voiced The Evil Lord Garmadon
In 2017, Justin Theroux voiced the character The Evil Lord Garmadon in the film The Lego Ninjago Movie.
2018: Bumblebee release
In 2018, Justin Theroux appeared in the film Bumblebee.
2018: Dr. James Mantleray in Maniac
In 2018, Justin Theroux played Dr. James Mantleray in the Netflix miniseries Maniac.
2019: Produced Live in Front of a Studio Audience
In 2019, Justin Theroux produced the ABC television event Live in Front of a Studio Audience and received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for producing the event.
2021: Allie Fox in The Mosquito Coast
From 2021 to 2023, Justin Theroux played Allie Fox in the Apple TV+ adaptation of The Mosquito Coast.
2023: Allie Fox in The Mosquito Coast
From 2021 to 2023, Justin Theroux played Allie Fox in the Apple TV+ adaptation of The Mosquito Coast.
2024: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice release
In 2024, Justin Theroux appeared in the film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
2024: Co-starred in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
In 2024, Justin Theroux co-starred in the Beetlejuice sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
2025: Mr. House in Fallout
In 2025, Justin Theroux began playing Mr. House in the Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Fallout.
2025: Took over role of Robert Edwin House in Fallout
In 2025, Justin Theroux took over the role of Robert Edwin House in Season 2 of the Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Fallout.
Mentioned in this timeline
Home Box Office HBO is an American pay television service...
Lego is a line of plastic construction toys created by...
Jennifer Aniston is a highly acclaimed and consistently high-paid American...
Andy Warhol - was a pivotal American artist film director...
The White House located at Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington...
Apple TV is a digital media player and microconsole by...
Trending
1 month ago Tracy Morgan shops for sneakers, gifts rare Kobes to Knicks players.
2 months ago Jaylen Brown prepares for playoffs, challenges Walsh, and embraces 'Knicks villain' role.
25 days ago Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner Double Date with Kendall and Jacob Elordi
8 months ago Gisele Bündchen's sweater look, West Village home listed for $16.99M, townhouse for $17M.
2 months ago Byron Buxton trade rumors swirl: Mets, Blue Jays, and Braves interested in outfielder.
Levi's Stadium located in Santa Clara California is the home of the San Francisco ers since Situated about miles south...
Popular
Michael Joseph Jackson the King of Pop was a highly...
Elon Musk is a businessman and public official primarily known...
Ron Harper is a retired American professional basketball player who...
Graham Cunningham Platner is an American oyster farmer and Marine...
Cristiano Ronaldo widely considered one of the greatest footballers captains...
Ken Paxton is an American politician and lawyer serving as...