History of Miles Teller in Timeline

Miles Teller is an American actor known for his diverse roles across independent and mainstream cinema. He started with a debut in "Rabbit Hole" (2010), gaining recognition in "The Spectacular Now" (2013) and the "Divergent" series (2014-2016). His breakthrough performance was in the critically acclaimed drama "Whiplash" (2014), establishing him as a prominent actor in the industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 20, 1987: Miles Teller Born

On February 20, 1987, Miles Teller was born. He is an American actor.

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2004: Short Film Appearances

From 2004, Miles Teller appeared in many short films.

2007: Car Accident

In 2007, Miles Teller was a passenger in a car that lost control and flipped eight times, resulting in multiple scars on his face.

2009: Earned BFA in Drama

In 2009, Miles Teller earned a BFA in drama from the New York University Tisch School of the Arts.

2009: Graduation from Tisch School of the Arts

In 2009, Miles Teller graduated from Tisch School of the Arts.

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: Appeared in Footloose Remake

In 2011, Miles Teller appeared in the remake film of Footloose, after starring in the stage musical 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: Starred 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 Role in Divergent Film Trilogy

In 2014, Miles Teller had a breakthrough role in the drama Whiplash, earning him critical acclaim, and also appeared in the Divergent film trilogy.

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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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2014: Starred in Whiplash

In 2014, Miles Teller starred in Damien Chazelle's film Whiplash, playing a drummer who tries to impress his abusive jazz teacher.

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2015: Roles in Insurgent and Fantastic Four

In 2015, Miles Teller played roles in Insurgent and the reboot film Fantastic Four.

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2015: Low Earnings from Whiplash

In 2015, Miles Teller said in an interview that after taxes he "made like $8,000" for the movie Whiplash.

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2015: Starred in Fantastic Four

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

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2016: Divergent Film Trilogy Role

In 2016, Miles Teller appeared 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, War Dogs, and Bleed for This. He also trained for 5 months to get in shape for the role of biopic boxer Vinny Paz in film Bleed for This.

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2016: Starred in War Dogs

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

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August 20, 2017: Engagement to Keleigh Sperry

On August 20, 2017, Miles Teller became engaged to model Keleigh Sperry at the Molori Safari Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa.

2017: Starred 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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September 1, 2019: Marriage to Keleigh Sperry

On September 1, 2019, Miles Teller married Keleigh Sperry in Maui, Hawaii.

2019: Starred 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 Role 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 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 Miles Teller plays producer Albert S. Ruddy, was temporarily halted due to COVID concerns.

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November 2021: Appeared 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: Pitched Top Gun: Rooster

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

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June 2022: The Offer Miniseries Run

The miniseries The Offer, starring Miles Teller, ran from April to June 2022.

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2022: Starred 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: Hosting Debut on 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: Starred in Bud Light Commercial

During the Super Bowl LVII telecast in 2023, Miles Teller, his wife, and their dog starred in a commercial for Bud Light.

2025: Home Destroyed by Palisades Fire and High School Theater Named After Him

In 2025, Miles Teller's home was destroyed by the Palisades Fire. Later that year, he visited his former high school to inspire students, and the school named their theater the "Miles Teller Theatre".