Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Michael Pitt
How Michael Pitt built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Michael Pitt is an American actor, model, and musician known for his diverse roles in film and television. He gained recognition for his performances in movies such as 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch,' 'Bully,' 'The Dreamers,' 'Last Days,' and 'Ghost in the Shell'. Pitt also played significant roles in television series, including Henry Parker in 'Dawson's Creek,' Jimmy Darmody in 'Boardwalk Empire,' and Mason Verger in 'Hannibal.' His career showcases his versatility and ability to portray complex characters across various genres.
1999: Role in Dawson's Creek
From 1999 to 2000, Michael Pitt portrayed Henry Parker in "Dawson's Creek".
1999: Off-Broadway debut in The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek
In 1999, Michael Pitt made his Off-Broadway debut in the play "The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek" at the New York Theatre Workshop.
1999: Recommended for a role in Dawson's Creek
In 1999, Michael Pitt was recommended for a role on the television series "Dawson's Creek" after being noticed by a casting agent during his theater debut. He played Henry Parker on a recurring basis in the third season from 1999-2000.
2000: Role in Dawson's Creek
From 1999 to 2000, Michael Pitt portrayed Henry Parker in "Dawson's Creek".
2001: Breakthrough role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch
In 2001, Michael Pitt earned a breakout role as Tommy Gnosis in the film "Hedwig and the Angry Inch", an adaptation of John Cameron Mitchell's 1998 stage musical. He also had a role in the movie "Bully".
2001: Breakthrough role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch and role in Bully
In 2001, Michael Pitt starred in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" as Tommy Gnosis and in "Bully".
2002: Role in Murder by Numbers
In 2002, Michael Pitt appeared in "Murder by Numbers".
2003: Lead Role in The Dreamers
In 2003, Michael Pitt played the lead role in "The Dreamers".
2004: Roles in The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things and The Village
In 2004, Michael Pitt appeared in "The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things" and "The Village".
2005: Starring role in Last Days
In 2005, Michael Pitt starred in "Last Days" as a rock musician inspired by Kurt Cobain. He performed all of the songs, resembling Cobain's style.
2006: Starring role in Delirious
In 2006, Michael Pitt starred in "Delirious" as a young homeless man who befriends a celebrity photographer and falls in love with a pop singer. The movie was shown at the Sundance Film Festival.
2007: Roles in Silk and Funny Games
In 2007, Michael Pitt appeared in "Silk" and "Funny Games".
2007: Role in Funny Games remake
In 2007, Michael Pitt played in the remake of "Funny Games".
2007: Pagoda's self-titled debut album release
In 2007, Michael Pitt's band, Pagoda, released its self-titled debut album by Universal/Fontana/Ecstatic Peace.
2010: Role in Boardwalk Empire
From 2010 to 2011, Michael Pitt played Jimmy Darmody in "Boardwalk Empire".
2011: Role in Boardwalk Empire
From 2010 to 2011, Michael Pitt played Jimmy Darmody in "Boardwalk Empire".
2012: Named the face of Prada
In 2012, Michael Pitt was named the face of Italian fashion house Prada and modeled their menswear line.
2013: Featured in Rag & Bone campaign with Léa Seydoux
In 2013, Michael Pitt was featured in a Rag & Bone campaign with French actress Léa Seydoux.
2014: Roles in I Origins and Hannibal
In 2014, Michael Pitt played in "I Origins" and in the second season of "Hannibal".
2014: Roles in Rob the Mob and I Origins
In 2014, Michael Pitt starred as Tommy Uva in "Rob the Mob" and as a molecular biologist in "I Origins".
2014: Cast as Mason Verger in Hannibal
In 2014, Michael Pitt was cast as Mason Verger in the second season of the NBC series "Hannibal".
2014: Featured in Rag & Bone campaign with Winona Ryder
In 2014, Michael Pitt was featured in a Rag & Bone campaign with actress Winona Ryder.
January 2015: Directorial debut with Rag & Bone campaign film
In January 2015, Michael Pitt made his official directorial debut with a campaign film for the Rag & Bone's Spring 2015 collection.
2020: Directed the film Nocturnal
In 2020, Michael Pitt revealed he had recently directed a film in Italy called Nocturnal, although there is no release date set yet.
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