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 an American actor and filmmaker who rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with roles in 'This Is Our Youth' and 'You Can Count on Me.' He achieved mainstream success in romantic comedies and thrillers before gaining international recognition for his portrayal of Bruce Banner/Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with 'The Avengers' (2012). He also received a Tony Award nomination for his role in the Broadway revival of 'Awake and Sing!' in 2006.
1989: Screen Debut in "CBS Summer Playhouse"
In 1989, Mark Ruffalo made his screen debut in an episode of "CBS Summer Playhouse".
1994: Appearance in Due South and Film Debut in Mirror, Mirror II
In 1994, Mark Ruffalo played Vinnie Webber in "Due South" and made his film debut in "Mirror, Mirror II: Raven Dance".
1995: Appearance in Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur
In 1995, Mark Ruffalo appeared in "Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur".
1996: Recognition for "This Is Our Youth"
In 1996, Mark Ruffalo gained initial recognition for his performance in Kenneth Lonergan's play "This Is Our Youth".
1996: Minor Role in "The Dentist"
In 1996, Mark Ruffalo had a minor role in the film "The Dentist".
1996: Starring in "This Is Our Youth"
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 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 in the film "You Can Count on Me", receiving favorable reviews and awards.
2000: Starring in "You Can Count on Me"
In 2000, Mark Ruffalo starred in the drama film "You Can Count on Me", further establishing his career.
2001: Role in "The Last Castle"
In 2001, Mark Ruffalo played a bookie in a military prison in Rod Lurie's "The Last Castle" alongside Robert Redford.
2002: Supporting role in "XX/XY"
In 2002, Mark Ruffalo played 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 Multiple Films
In 2003, Mark Ruffalo had supporting roles in "Windtalkers" and "In the Cut".
2003: Starring in "In the Cut"
In 2003, Mark Ruffalo starred in the thriller "In the Cut".
2004: Supporting role in "We Don't Live Here Anymore"
In 2004, Mark Ruffalo had a supporting role in the film "We Don't Live Here Anymore".
2004: Starring in Multiple Romantic and Crime Films
In 2004, Mark Ruffalo starred in "13 Going on 30", "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", and "Collateral".
2004: Starring in "13 Going on 30"
In 2004, Mark Ruffalo starred in the romantic comedy "13 Going on 30".
2005: Starring in "Just Like Heaven" and "Rumor Has It"
In 2005, Mark Ruffalo starred in "Just Like Heaven" and "Rumor Has It".
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 "All the King's Men" and made his Broadway debut in "Awake and Sing!", earning a Tony Award nomination.
March 2007: Appearance in "Zodiac"
In March 2007, Mark Ruffalo appeared in David Fincher's crime thriller "Zodiac" as Dave Toschi.
2007: Starring in "Zodiac"
In 2007, Mark Ruffalo starred in the thriller "Zodiac".
2008: Ruffalo expresses concern over fracking
In 2008, Mark Ruffalo expressed concern about gas companies targeting his family's land in Callicoon, New York, and became an outspoken opponent of fracking.
2008: Starring in "The Brothers Bloom" and "Blindness"
In 2008, Mark Ruffalo starred in "The Brothers Bloom" and co-starred in "Blindness".
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".
March 2010: Signing with CAA
In March 2010, Mark Ruffalo signed with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
June 2010: Signing with UTA
In June 2010, Mark Ruffalo signed with the United Talent Agency (UTA).
October 4, 2010: Ruffalo discusses 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: Starring in "Shutter Island" and "The Kids Are All Right"
In 2010, Mark Ruffalo co-starred in "Shutter Island" and starred in "The Kids Are All Right", earning an Academy Award nomination for the latter.
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 in "The Kids Are All Right".
2010: Starring in "Shutter Island"
In 2010, Mark Ruffalo starred in the thriller "Shutter Island".
2012: First Appearance as Hulk in "The Avengers"
In 2012, Mark Ruffalo gained international recognition for playing Bruce Banner / Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with the film "The Avengers".
2012: Starring in "The Avengers"
In 2012, Mark Ruffalo starred in "The Avengers" as Bruce Banner/The Hulk, replacing Edward Norton.
2013: Reprising Hulk 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.
2014: Academy Award Nomination for "Foxcatcher"
In 2014, Mark Ruffalo received another Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Dave Schultz in "Foxcatcher".
2015: Reprising Hulk in Avengers: Age of Ultron
In 2015, Mark Ruffalo reprised his role as The Hulk in "Avengers: Age of Ultron".
2015: Starring in "Infinitely Polar Bear" and "Spotlight"
In 2015, Mark Ruffalo starred in "Infinitely Polar Bear" and "Spotlight", earning a Golden Globe nomination for the former and an Academy Award nomination for the latter.
2015: Supported 'Education Is Not a Crime' campaign
In 2015, Mark Ruffalo supported the 'Education Is Not a Crime' campaign, joining artists and intellectuals to highlight the Iranian government's denial of university education to young Baha'is.
2015: Awards for "The Normal Heart" and "Spotlight"
In 2015, Mark Ruffalo won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor for "The Normal Heart" and was nominated for the Academy Awards for "Spotlight".
March 2016: Ruffalo narrated and produced Dear President Obama
In March 2016, Mark Ruffalo narrated and produced "Dear President Obama: The Clean Energy Revolution Is Now", a documentary about President Barack Obama's environmental record.
2016: Ruffalo portrays Agent Dylan Rhodes in Now You See Me 2
In 2016, Mark Ruffalo portrayed Agent Dylan Rhodes in "Now You See Me 2".
October 2017: Ruffalo supported Standing Rock Sioux
In October 2017, Mark Ruffalo actively supported the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in their opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline project.
2017: Ruffalo executive produced Anything and returned to Broadway
In 2017, Mark Ruffalo executive produced the romantic drama "Anything" and returned to Broadway in the revival of Arthur Miller's play "The Price" at the American Airlines Theatre, acting opposite Danny DeVito and Tony Shalhoub. He also reprised his role of Bruce Banner in Thor: Ragnarok
2018: Ruffalo reprised Bruce Banner in Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Mark Ruffalo reprised his role as Bruce Banner in "Avengers: Infinity War".
2019: Ruffalo starred in and produced Dark Waters and reprised role of Bruce Banner in Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Mark Ruffalo starred as Robert Bilott in the Todd Haynes directed legal thriller "Dark Waters", which he also produced. Also during this year, Ruffalo reprised his role of Bruce Banner in "Captain Marvel" and "Avengers: Endgame", films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2019: Ruffalo starred in and co-produced Dark Waters
In 2019, Mark Ruffalo starred in and co-produced "Dark Waters", a film depicting a corporate lawyer's pursuit of justice against DuPont's pollution.
June 2020: Ruffalo appeared in webinar for 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: Ruffalo played dual roles in I Know This Much Is True
In 2020, Mark Ruffalo portrayed the dual roles of Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in the HBO limited series "I Know This Much Is True", where he also served as an executive producer. For this role, he later earned the Primetime Emmy Award.
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 role in the miniseries "I Know This Much Is True".
2021: Ruffalo appeared as Bruce Banner/The Hulk in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
In 2021, Mark Ruffalo continued his role as Bruce Banner/The Hulk in "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings".
2022: Ruffalo acted in The Adam Project
In 2022, Mark Ruffalo acted in the Netflix science fiction action comedy "The Adam Project" opposite Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Garner, and Zoe Saldaña.
2022: Ruffalo appeared in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
In 2022, Mark Ruffalo appeared as Bruce Banner/The Hulk in the Disney+ series "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law".
October 2023: Sought to block sale of West Park Presbyterian Church
In October 2023, Mark Ruffalo sought to block the sale of the West Park Presbyterian Church, a landmark from the 1880s, to prevent its demolition and the construction of housing in its place. An independent analysis published in October 2023 found that the church would be very expensive to repair.
November 2, 2023: All the Light We Cannot See series release
On November 2, 2023, the Netflix miniseries "All the Light We Cannot See" was released, in which Mark Ruffalo played Daniel LeBlanc. 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 in "Poor Things".
February 8, 2024: Received star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On February 8, 2024, Mark Ruffalo, accompanied by his wife and two children, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
October 2025: Manhattan Community Board 7 recommended against demolition
In October 2025, Manhattan Community Board 7 voted to recommend against the demolition of West-Park.
2026: Ruffalo is set to reprise the role in the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day
In 2026, Mark Ruffalo is set to reprise his role in the upcoming film, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day".
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