History of Michael Pitt in Timeline
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.
April 10, 1981: Michael Pitt's birth
On April 10, 1981, Michael Carmen Pitt was born. He is an American actor, model, and musician.
1998: Hedwig and the Angry Inch stage musical
In 1998, John Cameron Mitchell's stage musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" was created. This musical would later be adapted into a film in 2001 where Michael Pitt played a character.
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: Engaged to Asia Argento
From 2003 to 2004, Michael Pitt was engaged to Asia Argento.
2003: Lead Role in The Dreamers
In 2003, Michael Pitt played the lead role in "The Dreamers".
2004: Engagement with Asia Argento ends
From 2003 to 2004, Michael Pitt was engaged to Asia Argento. The engagement ended in 2004.
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.
2009: Engagement to Jamie Bochert
In 2009, Michael Pitt revealed he had been engaged to model Jamie Bochert.
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: Relationship with Jamie Bochert ends
In 2014, Michael Pitt and Jamie Bochert ended their relationship.
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.
July 2022: Arrested and charged with assault and petty larceny
In July 2022, Michael Pitt was arrested and charged with assault and petty larceny after allegedly hitting another man multiple times and taking his phone.
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