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.
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