Shia LaBeouf is an American actor, performance artist, and filmmaker known for his role as Louis Stevens in the Disney Channel series Even Stevens, for which he won a Daytime Emmy Award. He made his film debut in 1998 and later directed short films, including one starring rappers Cage and Kid Cudi.
June 11, 1986: Birth of Shia LaBeouf
Shia LaBeouf was born in Los Angeles, California on June 11, 1986.
1987: Release of "Wall Street"
The movie "Wall Street," of which Shia LaBeouf would later star in the sequel to, was released in 1987.
1998: Film Debut
Shia LaBeouf made his film debut in the movie "The Christmas Path" in 1998.
2001: Young Artist Award Nomination
Shia LaBeouf received his first Young Artist Award nomination for his role in the Disney Channel series Even Stevens in 2001.
2002: Second Young Artist Award Nomination
Shia LaBeouf was nominated for his second Young Artist Award for his performance as Louis Stevens in the Disney Channel series Even Stevens in 2002.
2003: Release of "Holes"
Shia LaBeouf appeared in the film "Holes," which was released to critical acclaim, in 2003.
2003: Daytime Emmy Award Win
Shia LaBeouf won a Daytime Emmy Award for his role in Even Stevens in 2003.
2004: Contributes Essay to "I Am Jewish"
In 2004, Shia LaBeouf wrote an essay for Judea Pearl's book "I Am Jewish", describing a personal connection with God within Judaism.
2004: Directorial Debut
Shia LaBeouf directed his first short film titled "Let's Love Hate" in 2004.
2005: Release of "Constantine" and English dub of "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind"
Shia LaBeouf costarred in the film "Constantine" alongside Keanu Reeves and voiced the character Asbel in the Disney English dub of "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind."
2006: Release of "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints"
Shia LaBeouf played the younger version of Dito Montiel in "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints" in 2006.
April 13, 2007: Release of "Disturbia"
The thriller "Disturbia," starring Shia LaBeouf, was released on April 13, 2007.
April 14, 2007: First Time Hosting SNL
Shia LaBeouf hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time on April 14, 2007.
2007: Expresses Uncertainty About Religion
Shia LaBeouf stated in 2007 that religion had "never made sense" to him.
2007: Start of the "Transformers" Franchise
The first film in the highly successful "Transformers" franchise premiered in 2007, with Shia LaBeouf playing the lead role of Sam Witwicky.
2007: Release of "Disturbia" and "Surf's Up"
Shia LaBeouf starred in the commercially successful movies "Disturbia" and "Surf's Up" in 2007. He also began his role as Sam Witwicky in the "Transformers" franchise this year.
May 10, 2008: Second Time Hosting SNL
Shia LaBeouf hosted Saturday Night Live for the second time on May 10, 2008.
September 26, 2008: Release of "Eagle Eye"
Shia LaBeouf starred in the film "Eagle Eye," which hit theaters on September 26, 2008.
February 2009: Music Video Directorial Debut
Shia LaBeouf made his music video directorial debut with "I Never Knew You" by Cage in February 2009.
2009: Release of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"
The second film in the "Transformers" franchise, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," was released in 2009.
March 21, 2010: Completion of the Los Angeles Marathon
Shia LaBeouf completed the Los Angeles Marathon on March 21, 2010 with a time of 4 hours, 35 minutes, and 31 seconds.
2010: Release of "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps"
Shia LaBeouf appeared in "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," the sequel to the 1987 film "Wall Street."
2010: Direction of "Marijuana" Music Video
Shia LaBeouf directed the music video for Kid Cudi's song "Marijuana" in 2010.
June 2011: Release of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon"
The third installment of the "Transformers" franchise, "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," premiered in June 2011. This marked Shia LaBeouf's last appearance in the franchise.
2011: Release of "Maniac"
Shia LaBeouf directed a short film titled "Maniac" starring rappers Cage and Kid Cudi in 2011.
April 2012: Promotes Graphic Novels at Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
In April 2012, Shia LaBeouf promoted his graphic novels "Stale N Mate", "Cyclical", "Let's Fucking Party", and webcomic series "Cheek Up's" at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.
April 2012: Stars in "Lawless"
Shia LaBeouf starred as a bootlegger in John Hillcoat's crime drama "Lawless", which was released in April 2012.
June 2012: Release of Sigur Rós Music Video for "Fjögur Píanó"
Shia LaBeouf appeared nude in the music video for Icelandic band Sigur Rós' song "Fjögur Píanó," which was released in June 2012.
2012: Release of "Lawless" and "The Company You Keep"
Shia LaBeouf starred in the films "Lawless" and "The Company You Keep" in 2012.
2012: Meets Mia Goth
Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth crossed paths in 2012 while filming "Nymphomaniac".
February 2013: Withdraws from Broadway Debut
In February 2013, Shia LaBeouf withdrew from his Broadway debut in Lyle Kessler's play "Orphans", citing "creative differences" with co-star Alec Baldwin, although there are conflicting accounts suggesting he was fired.
December 2013: "Nymphomaniac" Premieres
Shia LaBeouf starred in Lars von Trier's erotic art film "Nymphomaniac", which premiered in December 2013.
December 17, 2013: Release and Controversy of Howard Cantour.com
On December 17, 2013, Shia LaBeouf released his short film Howard Cantour.com online. The film was quickly criticized for its similarities to Justin M. Damiano, a comic by Dan Clowes. LaBeouf apologized, claiming he was inspired by Clowes but failed to give proper credit.
2013: Release of "Nymphomaniac" and "Charlie Countryman"
Shia LaBeouf was featured in the films "Nymphomaniac" and "Charlie Countryman" in 2013.
January 2014: LaBeouf's Views on Copyright
In January 2014, Shia LaBeouf discussed plagiarism accusations, criticizing copyright laws for restricting creative freedom. He announced a new project, Daniel Boring, which led to legal action from Dan Clowes' attorney.
February 9, 2014: "I am not famous anymore" at Berlin Film Festival
Shia LaBeouf sparked controversy by wearing a paper bag over his head with "I am not famous anymore" written on it at the Berlin Film Festival on February 9, 2014.
June 26, 2014: LaBeouf's Arrest at Studio 54
On June 26, 2014, Shia LaBeouf was arrested at Studio 54 in New York City for disorderly conduct, harassment, and criminal trespass. Following the incident, he sought treatment for alcoholism and later pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
October 2014: Discusses Finding God During "Fury" Filming
Shia LaBeouf revealed in an October 2014 interview that he had become a Christian during the filming of "Fury", attributing his newfound faith to the experience and Brad Pitt's influence.
October 2014: Stars in "Fury"
Shia LaBeouf starred alongside Brad Pitt and Logan Lerman in David Ayer's World War II film "Fury", released in October 2014, garnering critical acclaim for his performance.
November 2014: Discusses #Iamsorry Performance in Interview
Shia LaBeouf spoke about his #Iamsorry performance art piece in a November 2014 interview, expressing remorse and discussing the experience, including an alleged assault.
2014: Start of Public Performance Art
Shia LaBeouf began working on public performance art projects with the group LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner in 2014.
2014: Release of "Fury"
Shia LaBeouf appeared in the movie "Fury" in 2014.
2014: Begins Performance Art Collaborations
Shia LaBeouf began collaborating with Luke Turner and Nastja Säde Rönkkö on performance art projects in 2014.
2015: Performance Art Projects: #Allmymovies and #Touchmysoul
LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner presented performance art pieces like #Allmymovies and #Touchmysoul in 2015.
2015: Endorses Jeremy Corbyn
Shia LaBeouf publicly endorsed Jeremy Corbyn's campaign for Labour Party leadership in the United Kingdom in 2015.
2015: #Introductions and "Just Do It" Meme
Shia LaBeouf's motivational speech in the #Introductions video, dubbed "Just Do It", went viral in 2015, becoming an internet meme.
October 10, 2016: Las Vegas Ceremony with Mia Goth
Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth participated in a commitment ceremony in Las Vegas on October 10, 2016, initially believed to be a wedding.
2016: Release of "American Honey"
Shia LaBeouf starred in "American Honey" in 2016.
2016: Stars in "American Honey"
Shia LaBeouf starred in Andrea Arnold's "American Honey" in 2016, receiving praise for his performance as Jake.
2016: Performance Art Project: #Takemeanywhere
The trio continued their performance art endeavors in 2016 with the project #Takemeanywhere.
July 8, 2017: LaBeouf's Arrest in Savannah, Georgia
On July 8, 2017, Shia LaBeouf was arrested in Savannah, Georgia, for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and obstruction. He made racial remarks towards police officers and later attributed his behavior to alcohol addiction. In October 2017, he was sentenced to probation and ordered to seek therapy.
October 2017: LaBeouf's Sentencing for Disorderly Conduct
In October 2017, Shia LaBeouf pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct charges from his July arrest. He was found guilty of obstruction, sentenced to one year of probation, fined $1,000, and ordered to undergo therapy for anger and substance issues.
2017: Portrays John McEnroe in "Borg vs McEnroe"
Shia LaBeouf took on the role of tennis player John McEnroe in the Swedish sports drama "Borg vs McEnroe", released in 2017.
2017: Release of "Borg vs McEnroe"
Shia LaBeouf appeared in "Borg vs McEnroe" in 2017.
2017: Performance Art Project: Hewillnotdivide.us
LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner initiated the performance art project Hewillnotdivide.us in 2017.
September 2018: Separation and Divorce Filing from Mia Goth
Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth separated and filed for divorce in September 2018.
2018: Begins Relationship with FKA Twigs
Shia LaBeouf began dating FKA Twigs in 2018.
2019: Release of "Honey Boy" and "The Peanut Butter Falcon"
Shia LaBeouf starred in "Honey Boy" and "The Peanut Butter Falcon" in 2019.
2019: Stars in "The Peanut Butter Falcon" and "Honey Boy"
Shia LaBeouf starred in "The Peanut Butter Falcon", premiering in March and released in August 2019, and in "Honey Boy", which he also wrote, drawing from his personal experiences.
2019: Ends Relationship with FKA Twigs
The relationship between Shia LaBeouf and FKA Twigs ended in 2019.
April 2020: LaBeouf Cast in Don't Worry Darling
In April 2020, Shia LaBeouf was announced to star in the psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling, directed by Olivia Wilde. He was later replaced by Harry Styles in September 2020.
August 2020: LaBeouf's Departure from Don't Worry Darling
In August 2020, Shia LaBeouf claimed he quit the film Don't Worry Darling due to lack of rehearsal time. Olivia Wilde later disputed this, stating he was fired for his behavior.
September 2020: Participates in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" Virtual Reading
Shia LaBeouf participated in a virtual reading of the comedy-drama "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" in September 2020.
September 2020: LaBeouf Charged with Battery and Theft
In September 2020, Shia LaBeouf was charged with misdemeanor battery and petty theft following a June altercation. He pleaded not guilty and was ordered into a diversion program in May 2021.
September 2020: LaBeouf Replaced in Don't Worry Darling
In September 2020, Shia LaBeouf was replaced by Harry Styles in the film Don't Worry Darling. Director Olivia Wilde cited LaBeouf's combative energy and conflicts with cast and crew as reasons for his replacement.
December 2020: LaBeouf Sued by FKA Twigs
In December 2020, Shia LaBeouf was sued by ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs for sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress. He admitted to being abusive but denied the allegations. The trial is set for October 2024.
2020: Begins Relationship with Margaret Qualley
Shia LaBeouf began a relationship with actress Margaret Qualley in 2020 after working on a music video together.
2020: Release of "Pieces of a Woman"
Shia LaBeouf starred in "Pieces of a Woman" in 2020.
January 2021: Ends Relationship with Margaret Qualley
Shia LaBeouf and Margaret Qualley's relationship ended in January 2021.
May 2021: LaBeouf Ordered into Diversion Program
In May 2021, Shia LaBeouf was ordered into a diversion program following his September 2020 battery and theft charges. Completion of the program within a year could result in the charges being dropped.
2021: Conclusion of Hewillnotdivide.us
The performance art project Hewillnotdivide.us, by LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner, concluded in 2021.
February 2022: Reconciliation with Mia Goth
Reports surfaced in February 2022 of a reconciliation between Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth, with Goth expecting their first child.
March 2022: Birth of Daughter with Mia Goth
Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth welcomed their daughter in March 2022.
August 2022: LaBeouf Discusses Misconduct in Podcast
In August 2022, Shia LaBeouf appeared on Jon Bernthal's Real Ones podcast and reflected on his past actions, admitting he had hurt others and described himself as selfish and dishonest.
August 2022: LaBeouf Disputes Firing Claims
In August 2022, Shia LaBeouf provided evidence to Variety disputing Olivia Wilde's claim that he was fired from Don't Worry Darling, suggesting he had quit. Wilde's representatives declined to comment.
August 2022: LaBeouf's conversion to Catholicism
In August 2022, Shia LaBeouf revealed in an interview that he had embraced the Catholic faith while preparing for his role in the film Padre Pio. He credited the Traditional Latin Mass as a significant influence in his conversion.
August 2022: Death of Shia LaBeouf's Mother
Shia LaBeouf's mother, Shayna Saide, passed away from heart failure in August 2022.
2022: Release of "Padre Pio"
Shia LaBeouf starred in the film "Padre Pio" in 2022.
May 2023: LaBeouf's Christian Initiation
In May 2023, Shia LaBeouf announced that he was undergoing the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, a process for those converting to Catholicism.
December 2023: LaBeouf Confirmed into Catholic Church
On 31 December 2023, Shia LaBeouf was confirmed into the Catholic Church by Bishop Robert Barron, and he expressed a desire to enter the diaconate.
2023: Stage Debut in "Henry Johnson"
Shia LaBeouf made his stage debut in the premiere production of David Mamet's play "Henry Johnson" in 2023.
October 2024: Trial Date Set for LaBeouf's Lawsuit
Shia LaBeouf's lawsuit filed by FKA Twigs is scheduled to proceed to trial in October 2024. The lawsuit includes allegations of sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress.