Career Timeline of Melanie Griffith: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Melanie Griffith built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Melanie Griffith is an American actress known for her roles in films like *Night Moves*, *Body Double*, and *Something Wild*. She gained significant recognition for her performance in *Working Girl* (1988), which earned her an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe win. Her early career included an appearance in *Night Moves* at age 17. Griffith won the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in *Body Double*.
1950: Born Yesterday film release
The film "Born Yesterday", was originally released in 1950. In 1992, Melanie Griffith starred in the remake of this movie.
1969: First Onscreen Appearance in Smith!
In 1969, Melanie Griffith made her first onscreen appearance as an extra in the film "Smith!".
1970: Filming Begins for Roar
In 1970, filming began for the film "Roar", in which Melanie Griffith starred alongside her mother, Tippi Hedren. The film production was intermittent over the following decade and considered one of the most dangerous film productions of all time.
1973: Appearance in The Harrad Experiment
In 1973, Melanie Griffith appeared as an extra in "The Harrad Experiment".
1975: Major Role in Night Moves and Other Films
In 1975, Melanie Griffith had her first major role in "Night Moves" and was also cast in "Smile" and "The Drowning Pool". She was named Miss Golden Globe.
1975: Night Moves Film Appearance
In 1975, at the age of 17, Melanie Griffith appeared opposite Gene Hackman in Arthur Penn's neo-noir film "Night Moves".
1977: Film Appearances in One on One, The Garden, and Joyride
In 1977, Melanie Griffith appeared in "One on One", "The Garden", and "Joyride", taking on supporting roles in various film productions.
1981: Film Roar Release and She's in the Army Now
In 1981, Melanie Griffith appeared in the film "Roar" alongside her mother and in the TV movie "She's in the Army Now". She also married Steven Bauer.
1984: Body Double Film Release
In 1984, Melanie Griffith starred in Brian De Palma's thriller "Body Double". This role marked a comeback after struggling with addiction and earned her the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress.
1986: Something Wild Film Release
In 1986, Melanie Griffith starred in the comedy "Something Wild", receiving critical acclaim for her performance.
1986: Something Wild Film Release and Golden Globe Nomination
In 1986, Melanie Griffith starred in the film "Something Wild", receiving a Golden Globe Award nomination for her performance.
1988: Working Girl Release and Success
In 1988, Melanie Griffith achieved mainstream success with "Working Girl", earning an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe Award.
1988: Stormy Monday Release and Critical Acclaim
In 1988, Melanie Griffith starred in "Stormy Monday", receiving praise for her performance.
1988: Working Girl Casting and Awards
In 1988, Melanie Griffith was cast in "Working Girl", which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and a Golden Globe win. This role significantly boosted her career.
1989: Characterization in Rolling Stone
In 1989, a Rolling Stone piece characterized Melanie Griffith's career shift after "Working Girl".
1990: Filming Pacific Heights and Bonfire of the Vanities
In 1990, Melanie Griffith filmed "Pacific Heights" and "The Bonfire of the Vanities", receiving mixed reviews for her performance in the latter.
1990: Pacific Heights Film Release
In 1990, Melanie Griffith starred in John Schlesinger's "Pacific Heights".
1990: Publication of Buffalo Girls
The novel "Buffalo Girls", on which the miniseries starring Melanie Griffith was based, was published in 1990.
1991: Paradise Film Release
In 1991, Melanie Griffith starred in "Paradise", a remake of the French film "The Grand Highway".
1992: Filming Born Yesterday
In 1992, Melanie Griffith filmed the comedy "Born Yesterday", a remake of the 1950 film. She took on the role for which Judy Holliday won an Academy Award for Best Actress.
1992: Worst Actress Award for Shining Through
In 1992, Melanie Griffith received a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress for her performance in "Shining Through".
1992: Shining Through Release and Reviews
In 1992, Melanie Griffith starred in "Shining Through", receiving critical reviews regarding her performance and accent.
1993: Release of Born Yesterday
The comedy "Born Yesterday", in which Melanie Griffith starred, was released in 1993.
1994: Starred in Milk Money and Nobody's Fool
In 1994, Melanie Griffith starred in the romantic comedy "Milk Money" as a prostitute and had a supporting role in "Nobody's Fool", a drama starring Paul Newman, Jessica Tandy, and Bruce Willis. In "Nobody's Fool", Griffith played the wife of a contractor.
1995: Golden Globe Nomination for Buffalo Girls
In 1995, Melanie Griffith received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in "Buffalo Girls".
1996: Mulholland Falls Film Release
In 1996, Melanie Griffith starred in the neo-noir film "Mulholland Falls".
1997: Lolita Film Release
In 1997, Melanie Griffith portrayed Charlotte Haze in Adrian Lyne's "Lolita".
1997: Cast in Lolita adaptation
In 1997, Melanie Griffith was cast as Charlotte Haze in Adrian Lyne's adaptation of "Lolita", opposite Jeremy Irons.
1998: Starred in Celebrity and Another Day in Paradise
In 1998, Melanie Griffith had a supporting role in Woody Allen's "Celebrity" and starred in Larry Clark's independent film "Another Day in Paradise".
1998: Another Day in Paradise Film Release
In 1998, Melanie Griffith starred in "Another Day in Paradise".
February 5, 1999: Stage Debut in The Vagina Monologues
On February 5, 1999, Melanie Griffith made her stage debut at the Old Vic in London, England, acting with Cate Blanchett in "The Vagina Monologues".
1999: Golden Globe Nomination for RKO 281 and Raspberry Award Nomination
In 1999, Melanie Griffith earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role as Marion Davies in "RKO 281". She also received a Golden Raspberry Award nomination for "Crazy in Alabama".
1999: Starred in Crazy in Alabama
In 1999, Melanie Griffith starred in "Crazy in Alabama", directed by Antonio Banderas. She played an eccentric woman who kills her husband and heads to Hollywood.
1999: Cast in Cecil B. Demented
In 1999, Melanie Griffith was cast as Honey Whitlock in John Waters's black comedy "Cecil B. Demented", playing an arrogant actress kidnapped by filmmakers.
2000: Acted in Forever Lulu
In 2000, Melanie Griffith acted opposite Patrick Swayze in "Forever Lulu", portraying a schizophrenic woman.
2000: Appearance in Cherry 2000
In 2000, Melanie Griffith appeared in "Cherry 2000".
2000: Raspberry Award Nomination for Cecil B. Demented
In 2000, Melanie Griffith received a Golden Raspberry Award nomination for her performance in John Waters' cult film "Cecil B. Demented".
2001: Co-produced and acted in Tart
In 2001, Melanie Griffith co-produced and had a minor role in the independent film "Tart".
2002: Voiced Margalo in Stuart Little 2
In 2002, Melanie Griffith voiced the character Margalo the bird in the film "Stuart Little 2".
August 2003: Broadway Debut in Chicago
In August 2003, Melanie Griffith made her Broadway debut playing Roxie Hart in the musical "Chicago".
2003: Broadway Debut in Chicago
In 2003, Melanie Griffith made her Broadway debut in a revival of the musical "Chicago", receiving positive reviews.
2005: Starred in Twins
From 2005 to 2006, Melanie Griffith starred in the short-lived WB sitcom "Twins".
2007: Starred in Viva Laughlin
In 2007, Melanie Griffith starred in the series "Viva Laughlin", which was canceled after two episodes.
2012: Participated in Noche de Niños Gala
In 2012, Melanie Griffith participated in Children's Hospital Los Angeles's Noche de Niños gala as a presenter of a Courage to Care Award.
2012: Returned to the stage in No Way Around but Through
In 2012, Melanie Griffith returned to the stage in a play written by Scott Caan, titled "No Way Around but Through", in which she played his mother.
2012: This American Housewife Pilot
In 2012, Melanie Griffith's television pilot, "This American Housewife", produced by Antonio Banderas, was not picked up by Lifetime. During this period, Griffith guest-starred on "Nip/Tuck" and "Hot in Cleveland".
2014: Recurring Role on Hawaii Five-0
From 2014 to 2016, Melanie Griffith played Scott Caan's mother in a recurring role on his television show "Hawaii Five-0".
2014: Starring in Autómata
In 2014, Melanie Griffith starred in the science-fiction film "Autómata" opposite her then-husband Antonio Banderas.
2016: Filmed J.L. Ranch
In 2016, Melanie Griffith filmed with James Caan and Jon Voight in a TV movie titled "J.L. Ranch".
2016: Signed for The Path
In 2016, Melanie Griffith signed on to be a guest star on Hulu's "The Path".
2017: Appearance in The Disaster Artist
In 2017, Melanie Griffith appeared as an acting coach in James Franco's "The Disaster Artist".
2017: Starred in The Pirates of Somalia and The Disaster Artist
In 2017, Melanie Griffith co-starred in "The Pirates of Somalia" and played Jean Shelton in James Franco's "The Disaster Artist".
2017: Cherry 2000 Film Plot Mention
In 2017, the events of "Cherry 2000", a science fiction film starring Melanie Griffith, are set in the year 2017, involving the relationship between a business executive and a sex robot.
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