History of Lewis Pullman in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 26, 2026

Lewis Pullman is an American actor who began his career with a role alongside his father, Bill Pullman, in *The Ballad of Lefty Brown*. He gained recognition for his performance in *Bad Times at the El Royale*, earning a Saturn Award nomination. Pullman has since appeared in supporting roles in films like *The Strangers: Prey at Night* and *Top Gun: Maverick*, while also taking on lead roles in projects such as *Press Play* and *The Starling Girl*. He is set to achieve wider fame as Robert Reynolds/Sentry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films *Thunderbolts** and *Avengers: Doomsday*.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 29, 1993: Lewis Pullman's Birth

On January 29, 1993, Lewis James Pullman was born to actor Bill Pullman and modern dancer Tamara Hurwitz.

2012: Release of Atta Boy's First Album

In 2012, Lewis Pullman's band, Atta Boy, released their first album, "Out of Sorts".

2013: Acting Career Debut with 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 the television series "Highston" from Sacha Baron Cohen and Amazon Studios.

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2015: Graduation from Warren Wilson College

In 2015, Lewis Pullman graduated from Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina, with a bachelor's degree in Social Work.

December 2017: Cancellation of Highston

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

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2017: Feature Film Debut

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

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2017: Film Debut in The Ballad of Lefty Brown

In 2017, Lewis Pullman made his film debut opposite his father, Bill Pullman, in "The Ballad of Lefty Brown."

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2018: Leading Role in The Strangers: Prey at Night

In 2018, Lewis Pullman had a leading role in "The Strangers: Prey at Night". That same year, he starred in "Bad Times at the El Royale."

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2018: Saturn Award Nomination for Bad Times at the El Royale

In 2018, Lewis Pullman received a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Miles Miller in "Bad Times at the El Royale". He also appeared in "The Strangers: Prey at Night".

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2019: Recurring role in Catch-22

In 2019, Lewis Pullman had a recurring role in "Catch-22", and starred in the thriller "Them That Follow".

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2019: Role in Them That Follow

In 2019, Lewis Pullman had a supporting role in the film "Them That Follow".

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2020: Atta Boy Releases Big Heart Manners

In 2020, Atta Boy, the band featuring Lewis Pullman, released their second album, "Big Heart Manners".

2020: Small Role in Pink Skies Ahead

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

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2022: Atta Boy Releases Crab Park

In 2022, Atta Boy, the band featuring Lewis Pullman, released their third album, "Crab Park".

2022: Roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Press Play

In 2022, Lewis Pullman had supporting roles in films such as "Top Gun: Maverick", and lead roles in "Press Play".

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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".

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2022: Lead Role in Outer Range

In 2022, Lewis Pullman took on the lead role as Rhett Abbott in the Amazon Prime Video sci-fi series "Outer Range".

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2023: Role in Lessons in Chemistry and Emmy Nomination

In 2023, Lewis Pullman played Calvin Evans in the Apple TV+ miniseries "Lessons in Chemistry", earning Emmy and Critics' Choice nominations for Best Supporting Actor.

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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".

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2023: Lead Role in The Starling Girl

In 2023, Lewis Pullman took on a lead role in the film "The Starling Girl".

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2024: Lead Roles in Riff Raff, 'Salem's Lot and Skincare

In 2024, Lewis Pullman is slated to appear in lead roles in "Riff Raff", "'Salem's Lot", and "Skincare".

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2024: Starring Roles in Skincare and 'Salem's Lot

In 2024, Lewis Pullman starred in the crime thriller "Skincare" and the horror film adaptation of Stephen King's novel "'Salem's Lot".

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2024: Outer Range Role Continues

Lewis Pullman continued his lead role as Rhett Abbott on the Amazon Prime Video sci-fi series Outer Range in 2024.

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January 2025: Relationship with Kaia Gerber

As of January 2025, Lewis Pullman is dating model Kaia Gerber.

2025: Role as Sentry in Thunderbolts*

In 2025, Lewis Pullman is set to gain international recognition for his role as Robert "Bob" Reynolds / Sentry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Thunderbolts*."

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