Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Miles Teller

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 25, 2026

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

Miles Teller is an American actor who debuted in Rabbit Hole (2010). He achieved wider recognition with The Spectacular Now (2013) and the Divergent series (2014-2016). His breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed film Whiplash (2014), which earned him a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2004: Appeared in Short Films

In 2004, Miles Teller appeared in many short films.

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 appeared in the remake film of *Footloose*. He also starred in the stage musical *Footloose* in high school.

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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: Starring 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: Breakthrough Role in Whiplash and Divergent

In 2014, Miles Teller had his breakthrough role in the drama *Whiplash*, which earned him critical acclaim, and the first film of *Divergent* film trilogy was released.

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2014: Role in Whiplash and Award Nominations

In 2014, Miles Teller played a drummer in Damien Chazelle's film *Whiplash*, earning him nominations for the Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Actor, the Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture and the BAFTA Rising Star Award.

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2014: Recognition for Role in Divergent

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

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2015: Roles in Insurgent and Fantastic Four

In 2015, Miles Teller played Peter Hayes in *Insurgent* and Mister Fantastic in *Fantastic Four*.

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2015: Role as Mister Fantastic in Fantastic Four

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

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2016: Roles in Divergent film trilogy

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

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2016: Roles in Allegiant, War Dogs, and Bleed for This

In 2016, Miles Teller played roles in *Allegiant* and *War Dogs*. Also in 2016, he trained for 5 months to get in shape for the role of boxer Vinny Paz in *Bleed for This*.

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2016: Starring Role in War Dogs

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

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2017: Roles 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: Starring in Too Old to Die Young

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

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November 2020: Announcement of Role in The Fence

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

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

In September 2021, filming on *The Offer*, the 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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May 2022: Pitching a Top Gun Follow-Up

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

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