Career Timeline of Mark Ruffalo: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Mark Ruffalo, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Mark Ruffalo is a prominent American actor who started his career in the late 1980s. He garnered initial acclaim for his performances in 'This Is Our Youth' and 'You Can Count on Me.' He further starred in popular films like '13 Going on 30' and 'Zodiac.' Ruffalo also received a Tony Award nomination for his role in 'Awake and Sing!' He achieved global fame for portraying Bruce Banner/The Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, beginning in 2012.
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Mark Ruffalo celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary with Sunrise Coigney, sharing heartfelt posts and throwback pictures, expressing his love and appreciation for his wife and their enduring relationship.
1989: Screen Debut in CBS Summer Playhouse
In 1989, Mark Ruffalo made his screen debut in an episode of CBS Summer Playhouse.
1994: Minor Character in Due South and film debut in Mirror, Mirror II: Raven Dance
In 1994, Mark Ruffalo played 'Vinnie Webber' in Series 1 Episode 9 of Due South and made his film debut in the horror film Mirror, Mirror II: Raven Dance.
1995: Film Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur
In 1995, Mark Ruffalo starred in the film Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur.
1996: Recognition in 'This Is Our Youth'
In 1996, Mark Ruffalo gained initial recognition for his work in Kenneth Lonergan's play, "This Is Our Youth".
1996: Starring in 'This Is Our Youth' Off-Broadway
In 1996, Mark Ruffalo starred as Warren Straub in the original cast of Kenneth Lonergan's play "This Is Our Youth" off-Broadway.
1998: Minor Role in 'Safe Men'
In 1998, Mark Ruffalo had a minor role in the low-key crime comedy "Safe Men".
1999: Minor Role in 'Ride with the Devil'
In 1999, Mark Ruffalo had a minor role in Ang Lee's Civil War western "Ride with the Devil".
2000: Reunion with Kenneth Lonergan in 'You Can Count on Me'
In 2000, Mark Ruffalo reunited with Kenneth Lonergan, acting in his film "You Can Count on Me". The film received critical acclaim.
2000: Starring in 'You Can Count on Me'
In 2000, Mark Ruffalo starred in the drama film "You Can Count on Me", furthering his recognition as an actor.
2001: Role in 'The Last Castle'
In 2001, Mark Ruffalo played a bookie in a military prison alongside Robert Redford in Rod Lurie's "The Last Castle".
2002: Supporting Role in 'XX/XY'
In 2002, Mark Ruffalo had a supporting role in the film "XX/XY".
2003: Romantic Lead in 'View from the Top'
In 2003, Mark Ruffalo appeared as a romantic lead in "View from the Top" starring Gwyneth Paltrow.
2003: Supporting Roles in 'Windtalkers' and 'In the Cut'
In 2003, Mark Ruffalo had supporting roles in John Woo's "Windtalkers" and Jane Campion's "In the Cut".
2003: Starring in 'In the Cut'
In 2003, Mark Ruffalo starred in the thriller "In the Cut".
2004: Role in 'We Don't Live Here Anymore'
In 2004, Mark Ruffalo acted in the movie "We Don't Live Here Anymore".
2004: Starring in '13 Going on 30'
In 2004, Mark Ruffalo starred in the romantic comedy "13 Going on 30".
2004: Starring in '13 Going on 30' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'
In 2004, Mark Ruffalo starred opposite Jennifer Garner in "13 Going on 30" and acted in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" playing Stan.
2005: Starring in 'Just Like Heaven' and 'Rumor Has It'
In 2005, Mark Ruffalo starred in "Just Like Heaven" with Reese Witherspoon and acted in "Rumor Has It" starring Jennifer Aniston.
2005: Starring in 'Just like Heaven'
In 2005, Mark Ruffalo starred in the romantic comedy "Just like Heaven".
2006: Tony Award Nomination for 'Awake and Sing!'
In 2006, Mark Ruffalo received a Tony Award nomination for his supporting role in the Broadway revival of "Awake and Sing!".
2006: Starring in 'All the King's Men' and Broadway Debut in 'Awake and Sing!'
In 2006, Mark Ruffalo starred in the political drama remake "All the King's Men" and made his Broadway debut in Clifford Odets's "Awake and Sing!" at the Belasco Theatre in New York.
March 2007: Appearance in 'Zodiac'
In March 2007, Mark Ruffalo appeared in David Fincher's crime thriller "Zodiac" as SFPD homicide inspector Dave Toschi.
2007: Starring in 'Zodiac'
In 2007, Mark Ruffalo starred in the thriller "Zodiac".
2008: Expressed concern about gas companies eyeing his family's land
In 2008, Mark Ruffalo expressed concern about gas companies eyeing his family's land in Callicoon, New York, and became a prominent voice against fracking.
2008: Starring in 'The Brothers Bloom' and 'Blindness'
In 2008, Mark Ruffalo starred as a con man in "The Brothers Bloom" and co-starred with Julianne Moore in "Blindness". He was also in "What Doesn't Kill You".
2009: Discussed hydraulic fracturing
In 2009, Mark Ruffalo discussed hydraulic fracturing and the FRAC Act.
2009: Brief Role in 'Where the Wild Things Are'
In 2009, Mark Ruffalo played a brief role in the film "Where the Wild Things Are" as Max's mother's boyfriend.
March 2010: Signing with Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
In March 2010, Mark Ruffalo signed with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
June 2010: Signing with United Talent Agency (UTA)
In June 2010, Mark Ruffalo signed on with the United Talent Agency (UTA).
October 4, 2010: Discussed hydraulic fracturing on The Rachel Maddow Show
On October 4, 2010, Mark Ruffalo appeared on The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss hydraulic fracturing and the FRAC Act of 2009.
2010: Co-starring in 'Shutter Island' and 'The Kids Are All Right'
In 2010, Mark Ruffalo co-starred in Martin Scorsese's thriller "Shutter Island" and starred in Lisa Cholodenko's "The Kids Are All Right".
2010: Academy Award Nomination for 'The Kids Are All Right'
In 2010, Mark Ruffalo earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as a sperm donor in "The Kids Are All Right".
2010: Starring in 'Shutter Island'
In 2010, Mark Ruffalo starred in the thriller "Shutter Island".
2012: Starring in 'The Avengers'
In 2012, Mark Ruffalo starred in "The Avengers", replacing Edward Norton as Dr. Bruce Banner / The Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2012: Playing Hulk in Marvel Cinematic Universe
Since 2012, Mark Ruffalo has gained international recognition for playing Bruce Banner / The Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero franchise.
2013: Reprising Role in 'Iron Man 3'
In 2013, Mark Ruffalo reprised his role as the Hulk in "Iron Man 3".
2013: Starring in 'Begin Again'
In 2013, Mark Ruffalo starred in the romantic comedy "Begin Again" alongside Keira Knightley. The film received positive reviews and was a financial success.
2014: Academy Award Nomination for 'Foxcatcher'
In 2014, Mark Ruffalo earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Dave Schultz in "Foxcatcher".
2015: Starring in 'Spotlight' and Third Academy Award Nomination
In 2015, Mark Ruffalo portrayed journalist Michael Rezendes in the drama film "Spotlight", earning his third Academy Award nomination and a BAFTA Award nomination.
2015: Reprising Role in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'
In 2015, Mark Ruffalo reprised his role as the Hulk again in "Avengers: Age of Ultron".
2015: Starring in 'Infinitely Polar Bear' and Golden Globe Nomination
In 2015, Mark Ruffalo starred in the independent comedy film "Infinitely Polar Bear", earning a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor.
2015: Supported the "Education Is Not a Crime" campaign
In 2015, Mark Ruffalo supported the "Education Is Not a Crime" campaign to draw attention to the Iranian government's denial of university education to young Baha'is.
2015: SAG Award and Academy Award Nomination for 'Spotlight' and 'The Normal Heart'
In 2015, Mark Ruffalo won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor for playing a gay activist in the television drama film "The Normal Heart". He also earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Michael Rezendes in "Spotlight".
March 2016: Narrated and produced Dear President Obama: The Clean Energy Revolution Is Now
In March 2016, Mark Ruffalo narrated and produced Dear President Obama: The Clean Energy Revolution Is Now, a documentary by director Jon Bowermaster which looks at President Barack Obama's environmental tenure and legacy.
2016: Portrayal of Agent Dylan Rhoades in 'Now You See Me 2'
In 2016, Mark Ruffalo portrayed Agent Dylan Rhoades in "Now You See Me 2".
2016: Supported Bernie Sanders in 2016 election
In 2016, Mark Ruffalo supported Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders in the election.
October 2017: Supported the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation
In October 2017, Mark Ruffalo actively supported the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in their opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline project.
2017: Endorsed Jeremy Corbyn in the UK general election
In 2017, Mark Ruffalo endorsed Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in the UK general election.
2017: Reprised role as Bruce Banner in Thor: Ragnarok
In 2017, Mark Ruffalo reprised his role of Bruce Banner in Thor: Ragnarok.
2017: Return to Broadway in 'The Price' and Executive production of 'Anything'
In 2017, Mark Ruffalo returned to Broadway in the revival of Arthur Miller's play "The Price" and executive produced the romantic drama "Anything".
2018: Reprised role as Bruce Banner in Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Mark Ruffalo reprised his role as Bruce Banner in Avengers: Infinity War.
2019: Signed letter supporting Jeremy Corbyn
In 2019, Mark Ruffalo signed a letter supporting Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn for the UK general election.
2019: Starred in and Produced Dark Waters
In 2019, Mark Ruffalo starred as Robert Bilott in the film Dark Waters, which he also produced. Additionally, he reprised his role as Bruce Banner in Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame during this year.
June 2020: Appeared in a webinar conference for the Irish Green Party
In June 2020, Mark Ruffalo appeared in a webinar conference for the Irish Green Party to encourage members to accept the negotiated programme for government.
2020: Endorsed Bernie Sanders for president
In 2020, Mark Ruffalo endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for president on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
2020: Portrayed Dual Roles in HBO's I Know This Much Is True
In 2020, Mark Ruffalo portrayed dual roles in the HBO limited series I Know This Much Is True, also serving as an executive producer for the show, and earned the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his role.
2020: Praised closure of Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant
In 2020, Mark Ruffalo praised the closure of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant and called for the closure of additional nuclear power plants.
2020: Primetime Emmy Award for 'I Know This Much Is True'
In 2020, Mark Ruffalo won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his dual role as identical twins in the miniseries "I Know This Much Is True".
2021: Appeared as Bruce Banner / The Hulk in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
In 2021, Mark Ruffalo appeared as Bruce Banner / The Hulk in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
April 2022: Urged voters to check voter ID requirements
In April 2022, Mark Ruffalo urged voters to check voter ID requirements in their states, citing VoteRiders as a resource.
2022: Acted in The Adam Project and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
In 2022, Mark Ruffalo acted in the Netflix science fiction action comedy The Adam Project and in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
November 2, 2023: Release of All the Light We Cannot See miniseries
On November 2, 2023, the Netflix miniseries All the Light We Cannot See, in which Mark Ruffalo played Daniel LeBlanc, was released. The series is based on Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize winning novel of the same name.
2023: Academy Award Nomination for 'Poor Things'
In 2023, Mark Ruffalo earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as a debauched lawyer in "Poor Things".
2023: Sought to block the sale of West Park Presbyterian Church
In 2023, Mark Ruffalo sought to block the sale of the West Park Presbyterian Church to prevent its demolition and construction of housing, and started a campaign to raise money for the building.
February 8, 2024: Received Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On February 8, 2024, Mark Ruffalo received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, accompanied by his wife and two of his children.
2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris and supported the Green Party of British Columbia
In 2024, Mark Ruffalo endorsed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and supported the Green Party of British Columbia.
2025: Portrayal of Kenneth Marshall in Mickey 17
In 2025, Mark Ruffalo is set to portray Kenneth Marshall in the Bong Joon-ho directed science fiction film Mickey 17, which is based on the novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton.
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