Career Timeline of Matt Bomer: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Matt Bomer built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Matt Bomer is a celebrated American actor recognized for his versatile performances across television, film, and stage. He has received a Golden Globe Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award. He has been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards. Bomer is known for his work in television shows and movies.
1998: Appeared in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Romeo and Juliet
In 1998, Matt Bomer appeared in a production of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' and 'Romeo and Juliet' at the Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City, Utah.
2000: Television Debut on All My Children
In 2000, Matt Bomer made his television debut on the soap opera 'All My Children'.
2001: Contract Role on Guiding Light
In 2001, Matt Bomer landed a contract role on the soap opera 'Guiding Light', playing Ben Reade.
2002: Guest Appearance in Relic Hunter
In 2002, Matt Bomer made a guest appearance in the mystery fantasy series 'Relic Hunter'.
2003: Departure from Guiding Light
In 2003, Matt Bomer left the show 'Guiding Light', with his character's exit being portrayed as a male prostitute and serial killer.
2003: Role in Tru Calling and Roulette
In 2003, Matt Bomer starred in the supernatural drama series 'Tru Calling' as Luc Johnston and returned to theatre to star in 'Roulette' in New York.
2004: Appearance in North Shore
In 2004, Matt Bomer appeared in the episode Bellport in the primetime TV show of 'North Shore'.
2005: Appeared in Flightplan
In 2005, Matt Bomer appeared in the movie Flightplan.
2006: Role in Amy Coyne
In 2006, Matt Bomer acted in his first television film 'Amy Coyne', playing the role of Case.
May 30, 2007: Premiere of Traveler
On May 30, 2007, Matt Bomer's first leading role was in the series 'Traveler', which premiered on ABC.
2007: Recurring Role in Chuck
In 2007, Matt Bomer gained recognition with his recurring role in the NBC television series 'Chuck'.
2007: Role in Chuck and Villa America
In 2007, Matt Bomer had a supporting role in 'Chuck' and took on the role of Ernest Hemingway in 'Villa America' at the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
August 23, 2009: Premiere of White Collar
On August 23, 2009, 'White Collar' premiered on USA Network, starring Matt Bomer as Neal Caffrey.
2009: Starring Role in White Collar
From 2009, Matt Bomer starred as Neal Caffrey in the USA Network series 'White Collar'.
2010: Singing at Kennedy Center Honors
In 2010, Matt Bomer was invited to sing with Kelli O'Hara at the Kennedy Center Honors.
September 2011: Starring in 8 on Stage
In September 2011, Matt Bomer starred in Dustin Lance Black's play, 8, a staged re-enactment of the federal trial that overturned California's Proposition 8, playing Jeff Zarrillo.
2011: Appeared in In Time
In 2011, Matt Bomer appeared in the movie In Time.
March 2012: Featured in 8 at Wilshire Ebell Theatre
In March 2012, Matt Bomer was featured in a production of 8 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre.
April 10, 2012: Guest Appearance on Glee
On April 10, 2012, Matt Bomer made a guest appearance in the third season of 'Glee', playing Blaine's older brother, Cooper Anderson.
June 24, 2012: Premiere of Magic Mike
On June 24, 2012, Matt Bomer starred in Steven Soderbergh's comedy drama 'Magic Mike', which premiered as the closing film at the Los Angeles Film Festival.
2012: Appeared in Magic Mike
In 2012, Matt Bomer appeared in the movie Magic Mike.
2012: Publicly Came Out as Gay
In 2012, Matt Bomer publicly came out as gay, thanking his partner and children during an acceptance speech for his Steve Chase Humanitarian Award. He also received an Inspiration Award for his work at the GLSEN Awards in 2012.
2013: Appeared in Superman: Unbound
In 2013, Matt Bomer appeared in the movie Superman: Unbound.
2013: Guest Role on The New Normal and Voice of Superman
In 2013, Matt Bomer guest-starred on 'The New Normal' and voiced Superman in 'Superman: Unbound'.
2013: Support for the David Lynch Foundation
In 2013, Matt Bomer spoke of his support for the work of the David Lynch Foundation, having practiced Transcendental Meditation since his early 20s.
2014: Releases of Winter's Tale and Space Station 76
In 2014, Matt Bomer appeared in 'Winter's Tale' and 'Space Station 76'.
2014: Appeared in The Normal Heart
In 2014, Matt Bomer appeared in the movie The Normal Heart.
2014: Starring Role in White Collar
In 2014, Matt Bomer was still starring as Neal Caffrey in the USA Network series 'White Collar'.
2015: Appeared in Magic Mike XXL
In 2015, Matt Bomer appeared in the movie Magic Mike XXL.
2015: Release of Magic Mike XXL and American Horror Story
In 2015, Matt Bomer starred in 'Magic Mike XXL' and joined the main cast of 'American Horror Story: Hotel'.
2015: Golden Globe Win and Emmy Nomination for The Normal Heart
In 2015, Matt Bomer won a Golden Globe Award and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for playing a closeted writer in the television film 'The Normal Heart'.
2015: People's Choice Award for White Collar
In 2015, Matt Bomer won a People's Choice Award for his role in White Collar and produced episodes of the show with Tim DeKay.
2015: Reflecting on Guiding Light Role
Years later, in 2015, Matt Bomer reflected on his participation in the series Guiding Light.
2016: Roles in 'The Nice Guys', 'The Magnificent Seven' and 'The Last Tycoon'
In 2016, Matt Bomer appeared in 'The Nice Guys' as John Boy, a psycho killer, and attended the Cannes Film Festival premiere with Ryan Gosling. He also played Matthew Cullen in 'The Magnificent Seven'. Additionally, he was cast as Monroe Stahr in the series 'The Last Tycoon' and narrated a crime docuseries.
2016: Appeared in The Magnificent Seven and The Nice Guys
In 2016, Matt Bomer appeared in the movies The Magnificent Seven and The Nice Guys.
2016: Supporting Role in The Nice Guys
In 2016, Matt Bomer had a supporting role in the neo-noir film 'The Nice Guys'.
June 17, 2017: Release of 'Anything' at Los Angeles Film Festival
On June 17, 2017, the film 'Anything', featuring Matt Bomer as Freda Von Rhenburg, a transgender sex worker, was released at the Los Angeles Film Festival. The casting choice received some criticism. In 2017, Bomer was also a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional.
October 6, 2017: Release of 'Walking Out'
On October 6, 2017, 'Walking Out', a drama starring Matt Bomer as an estranged father, was released after being screened at the Sundance Film Festival. Bomer stated that he related to the character in a profound way.
2017: Appeared in Walking Out
In 2017, Matt Bomer appeared in the movie Walking Out.
April 21, 2018: Premiere of 'Jonathan' at Tribeca Film Festival
On April 21, 2018, 'Jonathan', a science fiction film featuring Matt Bomer as a detective, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Bomer appears in only one scene of the film.
2018: Appeared in The Boys in the Band
In 2018, Matt Bomer appeared in the Broadway revival of The Boys in the Band.
2018: Campaign for Beto O'Rourke
In 2018, Matt Bomer campaigned for Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke in the U.S. Senate election in Texas.
2018: Roles in 'Papi Chulo' and 'Viper Club'
In 2018, Matt Bomer's films 'Papi Chulo', where he played a weather forecaster, and 'Viper Club', where he played a journalist, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. He also began working on his directorial debut on series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.
2019: Appearance in 'Doom Patrol'
In 2019, Matt Bomer appeared as Negative Man in the DC Universe superhero series, 'Doom Patrol'. He also had a guest starring role on the NBC series 'Will & Grace' between 2018-2019.
2019: Starring Role in Doom Patrol
In 2019, Matt Bomer starred as Larry Trainor in the Max series 'Doom Patrol'.
2020: Role in 'The Sinner'
In 2020, Matt Bomer portrayed Jamie Burns on the USA Network anthology series 'The Sinner'.
2020: Reprising Role in The Boys in the Band Film
In 2020, Matt Bomer reprised his role as Donald for the film adaptation of the play 'The Boys in the Band'.
March 2022: Joined cast of 'Maestro'
In March 2022, Matt Bomer joined the cast of the Academy Award-nominated film 'Maestro', playing David Oppenheim alongside Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan.
2023: Executive Producer and Role in 'Fellow Travelers'
In 2023, Matt Bomer executive produced and portrayed Hawkins Fuller on the Showtime miniseries 'Fellow Travelers'.
2023: Starring Role in Fellow Travelers and Emmy Nomination
In 2023, Matt Bomer starred as a closeted World War II veteran in the miniseries 'Fellow Travelers', earning him Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
March 2024: Joined cast of Jonah Hill's 'Outcome'
In March 2024, Matt Bomer joined the cast of Jonah Hill's upcoming film 'Outcome', starring with Keanu Reeves, Hill, and Cameron Diaz, and filming began that month.
June 2024: Cast in 'Mid-Century Modern'
In June 2024, it was announced that Matt Bomer was cast in 'Mid-Century Modern', a TV series created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, in a role resembling a Betty White character. The series is set in Palm Springs.
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