Career Timeline of Shia LaBeouf: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Shia LaBeouf built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Shia LaBeouf is an American actor and filmmaker. He gained recognition for his role as Louis Stevens in the Disney Channel's 'Even Stevens,' earning awards and nominations. LaBeouf debuted in film with 'The Christmas Path' (1998). He expanded his career into directing, beginning with the short film 'Let's Love Hate' in 2004, and later directing 'Maniac' (2011), which starred rappers Cage and Kid Cudi.
1987: Wall Street (1987)
In 2010, Shia LaBeouf appeared in the Oliver Stone-directed film Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, the sequel to Wall Street released in 1987.
1998: Film Debut
In 1998, Shia LaBeouf made his film debut in The Christmas Path.
2001: Young Artist Award Nomination
In 2001, Shia LaBeouf received a Young Artist Award nomination for his role as Louis Stevens in Even Stevens.
2002: Young Artist Award Nomination
In 2002, Shia LaBeouf received another Young Artist Award nomination for his role as Louis Stevens in Even Stevens.
2003: Appearance in 'Holes'
In 2003, Shia LaBeouf appeared in the film Holes.
2003: Daytime Emmy Award
In 2003, Shia LaBeouf won a Daytime Emmy Award for his role as Louis Stevens in the Disney Channel series Even Stevens.
2004: Directorial Debut
In 2004, Shia LaBeouf made his directorial debut with the short film Let's Love Hate.
2005: Appearance in 'Constantine'
In 2005, Shia LaBeouf appeared in the film Constantine.
2006: A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
In 2006, Shia LaBeouf played real-life people, including golfer Francis Ouimet and the younger version of Dito Montiel in A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints.
April 13, 2007: Release of 'Disturbia'
On April 13, 2007, Shia LaBeouf starred in Disturbia, a thriller released in theaters.
April 14, 2007: Hosting 'Saturday Night Live'
On April 14, 2007, Shia LaBeouf hosted Saturday Night Live.
2007: Starring in 'Disturbia' and 'Surf's Up'
In 2007, Shia LaBeouf starred in the commercially successful films Disturbia and Surf's Up.
2007: Starring in 'Transformers'
In 2007, Shia LaBeouf starred in the science fiction film Transformers.
May 10, 2008: Hosting 'Saturday Night Live'
On May 10, 2008, Shia LaBeouf returned to host Saturday Night Live.
September 26, 2008: Release of 'Eagle Eye'
On September 26, 2008, the film Eagle Eye was released, starring Shia LaBeouf.
2008: Filming 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'
In 2008, Shia LaBeouf filmed Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
February 2009: Directing 'I Never Knew You'
In February 2009, Shia LaBeouf made his music video directorial debut, directing the video for "I Never Knew You" by American rapper Cage.
2009: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
In 2009, Shia LaBeouf reprised the role of Sam Witwicky in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and was nominated for the "Worst Screen Couple of 2009" Razzie Award.
2010: Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
In 2010, Shia LaBeouf appeared in the Oliver Stone-directed film Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, playing an ambitious Wall Street trader.
2010: Filming 'Marijuana' music video
In 2010, Shia LaBeouf directed the music video for Kid Cudi's song "Marijuana", which he filmed at the Cannabis Cup.
June 2011: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Release
In June 2011, Shia LaBeouf starred in Transformers: Dark of the Moon, marking his final time starring in a Transformers film.
2011: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
From 2007 to 2011, Shia LaBeouf starred in the Transformers film series as Sam Witwicky; in 2011, he starred in Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
2011: Directing 'Maniac'
In 2011, Shia LaBeouf directed a short film titled Maniac, starring American rappers Cage and Kid Cudi.
April 2012: Promoting graphic novels at C2E2
In April 2012, Shia LaBeouf promoted his short graphic novels and webcomic series at Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.
June 2012: Starring in Sigur Rós' music video
In June 2012, Shia LaBeouf starred in Sigur Rós' music video for the song "Fjögur Píanó".
2012: Appearances in 'Lawless' and 'The Company You Keep'
In 2012, Shia LaBeouf appeared in the films Lawless and The Company You Keep.
February 2013: Departure from 'Orphans'
In February 2013, Shia LaBeouf pulled out of his Broadway debut in Lyle Kessler's play Orphans.
December 2013: Nymphomaniac Premiere
In December 2013, Shia LaBeouf starred in the Lars von Trier-directed erotic art film Nymphomaniac, which premiered; at the film's screening at the Berlin Film Festival, LaBeouf walked the red carpet with a paper bag over his head with the words "I am not famous anymore" written upon it.
2013: Appearances in 'Nymphomaniac' and 'Charlie Countryman'
In 2013, Shia LaBeouf appeared in the films Nymphomaniac and Charlie Countryman.
October 2014: Release of 'Fury'
In October 2014, Fury, a World War II-set film starring Shia LaBeouf, Brad Pitt, and Logan Lerman, was released.
2014: Appearance in Rob Cantor's Music Video
In 2014, Shia LaBeouf appeared at the end of Rob Cantor's music video based on a song describing him as a murderous cannibal.
2014: Appearance in 'Fury'
In 2014, Shia LaBeouf appeared in the film Fury.
2014: Collaborating with Luke Turner and Nastja Säde Rönkkö
In early 2014, Shia LaBeouf began collaborating with British artist Luke Turner and Finnish artist Nastja Säde Rönkkö, embarking on a series of actions described as "a multi-platform meditation on celebrity and vulnerability".
2014: Performance Art Projects
Since 2014, Shia LaBeouf has pursued public performance art projects with LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner.
2015: LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner projects
In 2015, LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner engaged in numerous high-profile performance art projects, including #Allmymovies and #Touchmysoul.
2015: #Introductions Video
In 2015, Shia LaBeouf appeared in #Introductions, a half-hour video made by LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner in collaboration with Central Saint Martins Fine Art students, comprising a series of short monologues performed by LaBeouf in front of a green screen; his "Just Do It" motivational speech became an Internet meme.
2015: Appearance in Sia's 'Elastic Heart' music video
In 2015, Shia LaBeouf starred in Sia's music video for "Elastic Heart" along with Maddie Ziegler and in the film Man Down.
2016: LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner projects
In 2016, LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner engaged in numerous high-profile performance art projects, including #Takemeanywhere.
2016: Appearance in 'American Honey'
In 2016, Shia LaBeouf appeared in the film American Honey.
2017: LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner projects
In 2017, LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner engaged in numerous high-profile performance art projects, including Hewillnotdivide.us (2017–2021).
2017: Appearance in 'Borg vs McEnroe'
In 2017, Shia LaBeouf appeared in the film Borg vs McEnroe.
2017: Portrayal of John McEnroe
In 2017, Shia LaBeouf portrayed tennis player John McEnroe in the Swedish sports drama film Borg vs McEnroe.
2019: Appearances in 'Honey Boy' and 'The Peanut Butter Falcon'
In 2019, Shia LaBeouf appeared in the films Honey Boy and The Peanut Butter Falcon.
2019: Starring in 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' and 'Honey Boy'
In 2019, Shia LaBeouf starred in The Peanut Butter Falcon, which premiered in March and was released in August, and portrayed a character based on his father in Honey Boy, which he also wrote.
April 2020: Casting in Don't Worry Darling
In April 2020, Shia LaBeouf was attached to star in the film 'Don't Worry Darling'.
August 2020: Claim of Quitting Don't Worry Darling
In August 2020, Shia LaBeouf claimed he quit 'Don't Worry Darling' due to a lack of rehearsal time.
September 2020: Participated in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' virtual reading
In September 2020, Shia LaBeouf participated in a virtual reading of the comedy-drama film Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
September 2020: Replacement in Don't Worry Darling
In September 2020, Shia LaBeouf was replaced by Harry Styles in 'Don't Worry Darling' due to alleged scheduling conflicts.
2020: Appearance in 'Pieces of a Woman'
In 2020, Shia LaBeouf appeared in the film Pieces of a Woman.
2021: LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner projects
In 2021, LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner engaged in numerous high-profile performance art projects, including Hewillnotdivide.us (2017–2021).
August 2022: Dispute over Don't Worry Darling Firing
In August 2022, Variety published a story with email forwards and messages indicating Olivia Wilde asked LaBeouf to reconsider quitting 'Don't Worry Darling', disputing claims he was fired.
2022: Appearance in 'Padre Pio'
In 2022, Shia LaBeouf appeared in the film Padre Pio.
2023: Stage Debut in 'Henry Johnson'
In 2023, Shia LaBeouf made his stage debut in the premiere production of David Mamet's play Henry Johnson.
2024: Lead Role in 'Megalopolis'
In 2024, Shia LaBeouf played a lead role in Francis Ford Coppola's drama Megalopolis as Clodio Pulcher.
