Career Timeline of Mark Duplass: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 29, 2026

Discover the career path of Mark Duplass, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Mark Duplass is an American filmmaker, actor, and musician. He is known for his work with his brother, Jay Duplass, under their production company, Duplass Brothers Productions. Together, they have written and directed several films, including *The Puffy Chair*, *Baghead*, *Cyrus*, *Jeff, Who Lives at Home*, and *The Do-Deca-Pentathlon*. Duplass is a prominent figure in independent film and has contributed significantly to the mumblecore genre.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1996: Duplass Brothers Productions Founded

In 1996, Mark Duplass and his brother Jay Duplass started the film production company Duplass Brothers Productions.

2005: The Puffy Chair

In 2005, Mark Duplass wrote and produced The Puffy Chair with his brother, in addition to portraying one of the main characters.

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2008: Baghead

In 2008, Mark Duplass and his brother Jay Duplass wrote and directed the film Baghead.

2009: Humpday and The League

In 2009, Mark Duplass acting credits include Humpday and The League.

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2010: Greenberg

In 2010, Mark Duplass acting credits include Greenberg.

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2011: Jeff, Who Lives at Home

In 2011, Mark Duplass and his brother Jay Duplass wrote and directed the film Jeff, Who Lives at Home.

2012: Safety Not Guaranteed

In 2012, Mark Duplass acting credits include Safety Not Guaranteed.

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2012: The Do-Deca-Pentathlon

In 2012, Mark Duplass and his brother Jay Duplass wrote and directed the film The Do-Deca-Pentathlon.

2012: Jeff, Who Lives at Home and The Do-Deca-Pentathlon

In 2012, the films Jeff, Who Lives at Home and The Do-Deca-Pentathlon, written and directed by Mark and Jay Duplass, were released.

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2014: Creep

In 2014, Mark Duplass co-wrote and starred in the horror film Creep.

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2015: The Lazarus Effect and Togetherness

In 2015, Mark Duplass acting credits include The Lazarus Effect and Togetherness.

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2015: Togetherness, The Lazarus Effect, and HBO Deal

In 2015, the HBO series Togetherness, which was created by and stars Mark Duplass, debuted. That same year, Duplass co-starred with Evan Peters and Olivia Wilde in David Gelb's thriller film The Lazarus Effect. Also in 2015, Mark and Jay Duplass signed a two-year overall deal with HBO through their Duplass Brothers Television banner.

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May 2016: Creep Sequel Announcement

In May 2016, it was announced that there would be a sequel to Creep.

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2016: Blue Jay

In 2016, Mark Duplass acting credits include Blue Jay.

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October 2017: Creep 2 Release

In October 2017, Creep 2 was released, which Mark Duplass again co-wrote and starred in.

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2017: Creep 2 and Room 104

In 2017, Mark Duplass co-wrote and starred in Creep 2 and co-wrote and co-produced the television anthology series Room 104.

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2018: Tully and Goliath

In 2018, Mark Duplass acting credits include Tully and Goliath.

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2018: Tully, Duck Butter, Like Brothers, and Goliath

In 2018, Mark Duplass appeared in Tully and Duck Butter, and released his debut book Like Brothers alongside Jay Duplass. He also starred as real estate developer Tom Wyatt in Season 2 of the Amazon Video series Goliath.

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2018: Like Brothers

In 2018, Mark Duplass co-wrote the autobiographical book Like Brothers with his brother Jay Duplass.

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2019: Paddleton

In 2019, Mark Duplass acting credits include Paddleton.

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2019: The Morning Show Nomination

In 2019, Mark Duplass portrayed Charlie "Chip" Black in The Morning Show and received two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal.

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