Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Miles Teller

How Miles Teller built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Miles Teller is an American actor known for his roles in a variety of films. He debuted in 'Rabbit Hole' (2010) and gained recognition for 'The Spectacular Now' (2013) and the 'Divergent' series (2014-2016). His breakthrough performance was in the critically acclaimed drama 'Whiplash' (2014), solidifying his position in Hollywood.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Feature Film Debut in Rabbit Hole

In 2010, Miles Teller made his feature film debut with the independent drama Rabbit Hole.

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2011: Appearance in Footloose Remake

In 2011, Miles Teller, who starred in the stage musical Footloose in high school, appeared in the remake film of the same name.

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2013: Role in The Spectacular Now

In 2013, Miles Teller gained wider recognition for his role in the coming-of-age film The Spectacular Now.

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2013: Stars in 21 & Over and The Spectacular Now

In 2013, Miles Teller starred in 21 & Over and The Spectacular Now, opposite Shailene Woodley.

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2014: Further Recognition for Role in Divergent

In 2014, Miles Teller received further recognition for playing Peter Hayes in Divergent.

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2014: Stars in Whiplash

In 2014, Miles Teller starred in Damien Chazelle's Whiplash as a drummer, earning nominations for several awards.

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2014: Role in Divergent film trilogy and Whiplash

In 2014, Miles Teller starred in the Divergent film trilogy and had his breakthrough role in the drama Whiplash, earning critical acclaim.

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2015: Plays Peter Hayes in Insurgent and Mister Fantastic in Fantastic Four

In 2015, Miles Teller played Peter Hayes in Insurgent and Mister Fantastic in the reboot film Fantastic Four.

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2015: Stars as Mister Fantastic in Fantastic Four

In 2015, Teller starred as Mister Fantastic in the superhero film Fantastic Four.

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2016: Role in Divergent film trilogy

In 2016, Miles Teller continued his role in the Divergent film trilogy.

2016: Plays Peter Hayes in Allegiant, David Packouz in War Dogs, and Vinny Paz in Bleed for This

In 2016, Miles Teller played Peter Hayes in Allegiant, arms dealer David Packouz in War Dogs, and biopic boxer Vinny Paz in Bleed for This.

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2016: Stars in War Dogs

In 2016, Miles Teller starred in the biographical film War Dogs.

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2017: Stars in Only the Brave and Thank You for Your Service

In 2017, Miles Teller starred in two biopic films, Only the Brave and Thank You for Your Service.

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2019: Stars in Too Old to Die Young

In 2019, Miles Teller starred in the Amazon Prime Video crime drama Too Old to Die Young.

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November 2020: Announcement of Starring in The Fence

In November 2020, it was announced that Miles Teller will star in a political satire called The Fence.

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September 2021: Filming of The Offer Halts Due to COVID Concerns

In September 2021, filming on The Offer, a Paramount+ miniseries about the production of the film The Godfather, in which Teller plays producer Albert S. Ruddy, was temporarily halted due to COVID concerns.

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November 2021: Appears in Taylor Swift's Music Video

In November 2021, Miles Teller appeared in Taylor Swift's music video "I Bet You Think About Me" directed by Blake Lively.

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May 2022: Pitches Top Gun: Rooster follow-up film

In May 2022, Miles Teller stated that he had been pitching a follow-up film centered around his character to the studio, referring to his pitch as Top Gun: Rooster.

June 2022: The Offer miniseries runs from April to June 2022

The miniseries The offer ran from April to June 2022.

2022: Stars in Top Gun: Maverick

In 2022, Miles Teller garnered a mainstream resurgence for his starring role in the action film Top Gun: Maverick.

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2022: Hosts Saturday Night Live

In 2022, Miles Teller made his hosting debut on the opener of the 48th season of Saturday Night Live.

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2023: Stars in Bud Light Commercial during Super Bowl LVII

During the Super Bowl LVII telecast in 2023, Miles Teller, his wife, and their dog starred in a commercial for Bud Light, dancing to the on-hold music.