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 known for his work in both independent and mainstream productions. He collaborated with David Lynch on *Mulholland Drive* and *Inland Empire*. Theroux has appeared in a variety of films, 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*.
1955: Original Release of Lady and the Tramp
In 2019, Justin Theroux voiced Tramp in the Disney+ live-action film Lady and the Tramp, a remake of the 1955 film with the same name.
1981: Original Release of The Mosquito Coast
In 2021, Theroux starred in the Apple TV+ television series The Mosquito Coast, a television adaptation from the 1981 novel of the same name written by Paul Theroux.
1988: Original Beetlejuice Film
In 2024, Justin Theroux co-starred in the Beetlejuice (1988) sequel, 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
In 1997, Justin Theroux appeared in the film Romy and Michele's High School Reunion.
2000: American Psycho
In 2000, Justin Theroux appeared in the film American Psycho.
2001: Mulholland Drive and Zoolander
In 2001, Justin Theroux gained recognition for his partnership with David Lynch on Mulholland Drive, and he also appeared in Zoolander.
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
In 2003, Justin Theroux appeared in the film Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.
2003: Featured in Muse's "Hysteria" Music Video
In 2003, Justin Theroux was featured in the music video for the British band Muse's 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: 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 Film Festival
In 2007, Justin Theroux's film Dedication 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: Modern Warfare 2
In 2009, Justin Theroux was part of the voice cast for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. He also played Justin in Parks and Recreation.
2010: Screenwriter for Iron Man 2
In 2010, Justin Theroux was a screenwriter for the superhero film Iron Man 2.
2011: Acted in Your Highness
In 2011, Justin Theroux returned to acting in the film Your Highness, playing Leezar.
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 the film Rock of Ages.
June 2013: Cast in HBO's The Leftovers
In June 2013, Justin Theroux was cast as the lead character in HBO's TV pilot The Leftovers.
September 2013: HBO Ordered The Leftovers
In September 2013, HBO ordered The Leftovers as a 10-episode season.
June 29, 2014: Premiere of The Leftovers
On June 29, 2014, The Leftovers premiered, based on the book by Tom Perrotta. Justin Theroux received widespread critical acclaim for his performance.
2014: Stars in The Leftovers
In 2014, Justin Theroux starred as Kevin Garvey in the HBO mystery drama series The Leftovers.
2016: Zoolander 2
In 2016, Justin Theroux co-wrote the sequel Zoolander 2 and reprised his role as Evil DJ in the film.
2017: End of The Leftovers
In 2017, Justin Theroux finished his run as Kevin Garvey in the HBO mystery drama series The Leftovers.
2017: Voiced The Evil Lord Garmadon in The Lego Ninjago Movie
In 2017, Justin Theroux voiced the character The Evil Lord Garmadon in The Lego Ninjago Movie.
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. He received a Primetime Emmy Award for producing the event. He also voiced Tramp in Lady and the Tramp.
2021: Allie Fox in The Mosquito Coast
From 2021 to 2023, Justin Theroux starred as Allie Fox in the Apple TV+ adaptation of The Mosquito Coast.
2023: Allie Fox in The Mosquito Coast
From 2021 to 2023, Justin Theroux starred as Allie Fox in the Apple TV+ adaptation of The Mosquito Coast.
2025: Mr. House in Fallout
In 2025, Justin Theroux began playing Mr. House in the Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Fallout.
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