Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Lewis Pullman

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Lewis Pullman made an impact.

Lewis Pullman is an American actor who started his career with a role in 'The Ballad of Lefty Brown' (2017), alongside his father, Bill Pullman. He gained recognition through supporting roles in films like 'The Strangers: Prey at Night' (2018), 'Bad Times at the El Royale' (2018), and 'Top Gun: Maverick' (2022). He took on a starring role in the film adaptation of Stephen King's novel, "'Salem's Lot" (2024).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Acting Debut in The Tutor

In 2013, Lewis Pullman began his acting career with several short films, starting with The Tutor.

September 2015: Casting Confirmation for Highston

In September 2015, Lewis Pullman's casting was confirmed for Highston, a television series from Sacha Baron Cohen and Amazon Studios. The series was given a six-episode order, with Pullman in the lead role.

December 2017: Cancellation of Highston

In December 2017, the television series Highston, starring Lewis Pullman, was canceled after only one episode.

2017: The Ballad of Lefty Brown Film Debut

In 2017, Lewis Pullman began his acting career with the film The Ballad of Lefty Brown, starring his father, Bill Pullman.

2017: Feature Film Acting Debut

In 2017, Lewis Pullman made his feature film acting debut in The Ballad of Lefty Brown, starring his father. He also had roles in Aftermath, Lean on Pete, and Battle of the Sexes.

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2018: Leading Role in The Strangers: Prey at Night and Bad Times at the El Royale

In 2018, Lewis Pullman had a leading role in The Strangers: Prey at Night, which was a box-office success. He also starred in Bad Times at the El Royale, receiving positive reviews for his performance.

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2019: Recurring Role in Catch-22

In 2019, Lewis Pullman had a recurring role as Major Major Major Major in Catch-22. He also starred in the thriller Them That Follow.

2020: Role in Pink Skies Ahead

In 2020, Lewis Pullman had a small role in the indie film Pink Skies Ahead.

2022: Starring in Outer Range

From 2022 to 2024, Lewis Pullman starred in Outer Range.

2022: Roles in Outer Range, Top Gun: Maverick, and Press Play

In 2022, Lewis Pullman played Rhett Abbott in the Amazon series Outer Range, Lieutenant Robert "Bob" Floyd in Top Gun: Maverick, and the romantic lead in Press Play. Top Gun: Maverick grossed over $1.4 billion.

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2022: Supporting role in Top Gun: Maverick

In 2022, Lewis Pullman played a supporting role in Top Gun: Maverick.

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2023: Roles in The Starling Girl, The Line, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, and Lessons in Chemistry

In 2023, Lewis Pullman played a youth pastor in The Starling Girl, the president of a fraternity in The Line, had a major role in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, and starred in Lessons in Chemistry.