Career Timeline of Tatum O'Neal: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Tatum O'Neal built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Tatum O'Neal is an American actress who achieved early fame and recognition. At just 10 years old, she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Paper Moon," making her the youngest person to ever win a competitive Oscar. Following this success, she starred in films like "The Bad News Bears," "Nickelodeon," and "Little Darlings." Later in her career, she also took on guest roles in popular television series such as "Sex and the City," "8 Simple Rules," and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."
1972: Filming Paper Moon
In autumn 1972, during the filming of Paper Moon, Tatum O'Neal turned nine years old.
May 1973: Paper Moon Release
In May 1973, the film Paper Moon, starring Tatum O'Neal as Addie Loggins, was released. She played a child con artist being tutored by a Depression-era grifter played by her father.
April 2, 1974: Academy Award Win
On April 2, 1974, Tatum O'Neal won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Paper Moon. She also won the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress, becoming the youngest ever to win a competitive Academy Award.
1976: The Bad News Bears and Nickelodeon Films
In 1976, Tatum O'Neal starred in The Bad News Bears with Walter Matthau and co-starred in Nickelodeon with her father.
1978: International Velvet Film
In 1978, Tatum O'Neal starred in International Velvet with Christopher Plummer and Anthony Hopkins.
1980: Little Darlings and Circle of Two Films
In 1980, Tatum O'Neal starred in Little Darlings with Kristy McNichol and co-starred in Circle of Two with Richard Burton.
1984: Faerie Tale Theatre Appearance
In 1984, Tatum O'Neal appeared as the title character in the Faerie Tale Theatre episode "Goldilocks and the Three Bears".
1996: Basquiat Film Appearance
In 1996, Tatum O'Neal appeared in the film Basquiat as Cynthia Kruger.
2005: Rescue Me Recurring Role
In 2005, Tatum O'Neal began a recurring role as Maggie Gavin in the firehouse drama series Rescue Me, portraying the sister of Tommy Gavin.
2006: Wicked Wicked Games Role
From 2006, Tatum O'Neal portrayed Blythe Hunter in the MyNetworkTV drama Wicked Wicked Games.
2007: My Brother Film
In 2007, Tatum O'Neal appeared in the film My Brother opposite Nashawn Kearse and Vanessa Williams.
2008: Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal Film
In 2008, Tatum O'Neal appeared in the Lifetime film Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal, portraying the mother of the main character.
2021: Not to Forget Film Appearance
In 2021, Tatum O'Neal appeared in the film Not to Forget, which aimed to raise awareness for Alzheimer's disease.
