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Justin Theroux

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*.

1938: Father's birth year

In 1938, Eugene Albert Theroux, Justin Theroux's father, was born. He works as a lawyer at Baker & McKenzie in Washington.

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1955: Original Lady and the Tramp film release

In 1955, the original Disney film Lady and the Tramp was released.

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August 10, 1971: Justin Theroux Born

On August 10, 1971, Justin Paul Theroux was born. He is an American actor and filmmaker.

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1981: The Mosquito Coast novel published

In 1981, The Mosquito Coast novel written by Paul Theroux, Justin Theroux's uncle, was published.

1988: Original Beetlejuice film release

In 1988, the original Beetlejuice film was released.

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1993: Graduated from Bennington College

In 1993, Justin Theroux graduated from Bennington College with a Bachelor of Arts in visual arts and drama.

1996: Film debut in I Shot Andy Warhol

In 1996, Justin Theroux made his film debut in Mary Harron's I Shot Andy Warhol.

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1997: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion release

In 1997, Justin Theroux appeared in the film Romy and Michele's High School Reunion.

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1997: Relationship with Heidi Bivens began

In 1997, Justin Theroux began a relationship with stylist and costume designer Heidi Bivens.

2000: American Psycho release

In 2000, Justin Theroux appeared in the film American Psycho.

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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.

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2003: Recurring role in Six Feet Under

From 2003 to 2004, Justin Theroux had a recurring role as Joe in Six Feet Under.

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2003: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle release

In 2003, Justin Theroux appeared in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.

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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".

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2004: Recurring role in Six Feet Under

From 2003 to 2004, Justin Theroux had a recurring role as Joe in Six Feet Under.

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2006: Inland Empire release

In 2006, Justin Theroux appeared in Inland Empire, another surrealist art film in partnership with David Lynch.

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2006: Directed Dedication

In 2006, Justin Theroux directed his first film, Dedication.

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2007: Directorial Debut with Dedication

In 2007, Justin Theroux made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy film Dedication.

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2007: Dedication premiered at Sundance

In 2007, Justin Theroux's film Dedication, which he directed, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

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2008: Played John Hancock in John Adams

In 2008, Justin Theroux played John Hancock in the HBO miniseries John Adams.

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2008: Screenwriter for Tropic Thunder

In 2008, Justin Theroux worked as a screenwriter for the comedy film Tropic Thunder.

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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.

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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.

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2011: Relationship with Heidi Bivens ended

In 2011, Justin Theroux's relationship with Heidi Bivens ended. He also began dating Jennifer Aniston after working with her on the film Wanderlust.

August 2012: Engaged to Jennifer Aniston

In August 2012, Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston became engaged.

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.

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2012: Screenwriter for Rock of Ages

In 2012, Justin Theroux was a screenwriter for Rock of Ages.

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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.

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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.

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June 29, 2014: Premiere of The Leftovers

On June 29, 2014, The Leftovers premiered, starring Justin Theroux, based on a book by Tom Perrotta.

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2014: Starred in The Leftovers

In 2014, Justin Theroux starred as Kevin Garvey in the HBO mystery drama series The Leftovers.

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August 5, 2015: Married Jennifer Aniston

On August 5, 2015, Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston were married at their estate.

2016: The Girl on the Train release

In 2016, Justin Theroux appeared in the film The Girl on the Train.

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2016: Co-wrote Zoolander 2

In 2016, Justin Theroux co-wrote the sequel Zoolander 2, and reprised his role, Evil DJ, in the film.

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2017: Separated from Jennifer Aniston

At the end of 2017, Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston separated.

2017: The Leftovers ended

In 2017, Justin Theroux finished starring as Kevin Garvey in the HBO mystery drama series The Leftovers.

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2017: Voiced The Evil Lord Garmadon

In 2017, Justin Theroux voiced the character The Evil Lord Garmadon in the film The Lego Ninjago Movie.

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February 15, 2018: Separation announced from Jennifer Aniston

On February 15, 2018, Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston announced they had separated at the end of 2017.

2018: Bumblebee release

In 2018, Justin Theroux appeared in the film Bumblebee.

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2018: Dr. James Mantleray in Maniac

In 2018, Justin Theroux played Dr. James Mantleray in the Netflix miniseries Maniac.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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August 2024: Engaged to Nicole Brydon Bloom

In August 2024, Justin Theroux became engaged to actress Nicole Brydon Bloom.

2024: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice release

In 2024, Justin Theroux appeared in the film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

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2024: Co-starred in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

In 2024, Justin Theroux co-starred in the Beetlejuice sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

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March 2025: Married Nicole Brydon Bloom

In March 2025, Justin Theroux married actress Nicole Brydon Bloom.

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.

April 18, 2026: Son born to Nicole Brydon Bloom

On April 18, 2026, Nicole Brydon Bloom gave birth to a son.