Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Penn Badgley
Discover the career path of Penn Badgley, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Penn Badgley is an American actor and producer. He gained prominence for his role as Dan Humphrey in the teen drama series *Gossip Girl* (2007-2012). More recently, he stars as Joe Goldberg in the Netflix psychological thriller series *You* (2018-present). His work on these popular series has established him as a recognized figure in contemporary television.
1980: Character Relived His Life
In 2002, Penn Badgley played a 34-year-old character in Do Over who gets a second chance to get his life right, thanks to a freakish accident that catapults him back to 1980.
1987: Original Release of The Stepfather
In 2009, Penn Badgley starred in the thriller film The Stepfather, a remake of the 1987 film.
1991: Jeff Buckley Performed His Father's Songs
In the 2012 film Greetings from Tim Buckley, Penn Badgley portrayed Jeff Buckley, leading up to and culminating with his 1991 performance of his father's songs.
1998: Recorded Unreleased Pop Single
In 1998, at the age of 12, Penn Badgley recorded an unreleased pop single, later describing it as "terrible" and "misguided".
1999: Voice Work for Video Games
In 1999, Penn Badgley's first credit was voice work for the video game Mario Golf 64.
2000: Role on The Young and the Restless
In 2000, Penn Badgley began playing Phillip Chancellor IV on the soap opera The Young and the Restless.
2000: Voice Work for Mario Tennis 64
In 2000, Penn Badgley did voice work for the video game Mario Tennis 64.
2001: Leaves The Young and the Restless
In 2001, Penn Badgley ended his role as Phillip Chancellor IV on the soap opera The Young and the Restless.
2002: Starred in Do Over
In 2002, Penn Badgley starred in The WB's comedy-drama series Do Over as Joel Larsen.
2004: Starred in The Mountain
From 2004 to 2005, Penn Badgley starred in the series The Mountain.
2005: Starred in The Mountain
From 2004 to 2005, Penn Badgley starred in the series The Mountain.
2006: Featured in John Tucker Must Die
In 2006, Penn Badgley appeared in the comedy film John Tucker Must Die.
2006: Starred in The Bedford Diaries
In 2006, Penn Badgley starred in the WB series The Bedford Diaries.
2007: Featured in Drive-Thru
In 2007, Penn Badgley appeared in the film Drive-Thru.
2007: Cast in Gossip Girl
In 2007, Penn Badgley began his role as Dan Humphrey in The CW teen drama series Gossip Girl.
2007: Cast as Dan Humphrey in Gossip Girl
In 2007, Penn Badgley was cast as Dan Humphrey in The CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl.
2008: Supported Barack Obama
During the 2008 United States presidential election, Penn Badgley supported Barack Obama and appeared in a commercial as part of MoveOn's Youth Vote program.
2009: Featured in The Stepfather
In 2009, Penn Badgley appeared in the film The Stepfather.
March 2010: Joined Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet
In March 2010, Penn Badgley was announced as a member of the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet.
2010: Featured in Easy A
In 2010, Penn Badgley appeared in the film Easy A.
2011: Featured in Margin Call
In 2011, Penn Badgley appeared in the film Margin Call.
2011: Supported Occupy Wall Street
In 2011, Penn Badgley supported the Occupy Wall Street movement.
December 2012: Joined Parts per Billion Cast
In December 2012, Penn Badgley joined the cast of Parts per Billion.
2012: Featured in Greetings from Tim Buckley
In 2012, Penn Badgley appeared in the film Greetings from Tim Buckley.
2012: Gossip Girl Ended
In 2012, The CW teen drama series Gossip Girl ended, in which Penn Badgley played the role of Dan Humphrey.
2014: Parts per Billion Release
In 2014, Parts per Billion, where Badgley joined the cast in December 2012, was released.
2015: Recurring Role in The Slap
In 2015, Penn Badgley had a recurring role in NBC's miniseries The Slap.
2015: Band Name Change to MOTHXR
In 2015, Penn Badgley's band changed its name from M O T H E R to MOTHXR due to a cease-and-desist from another band.
February 26, 2016: MOTHXR's Debut Album Release
On February 26, 2016, MOTHXR, the band Penn Badgley was in, released their debut album Centerfold.
2016: Featured in The Paper Store
In 2016, Penn Badgley appeared in the film The Paper Store.
September 2018: Stars in Netflix series You
Since September 2018, Penn Badgley has starred as Joe Goldberg in the Netflix series You.
2018: Stars in Netflix's You
In 2018, Penn Badgley began starring as Joe Goldberg in the Netflix psychological thriller series You.
October 2019: Cast in Here Today
In October 2019, Penn Badgley was cast in the independent film Here Today.
May 2021: Here Today Release
In May 2021, the independent film Here Today, where Penn Badgley was cast in October 2019, was released.
May 18, 2022: Launched Podcrushed Podcast
On May 18, 2022, Penn Badgley launched the podcast Podcrushed with cohosts Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari.
June 2024: Starred in "The Boy Is Mine" Music Video
In June 2024, Penn Badgley starred with Brandy and Monica in the music video for Ariana Grande's "The Boy Is Mine".
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