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 notable for winning an Academy Award at age 10 for her role in "Paper Moon," making her the youngest person to ever win a competitive Oscar. She co-starred with her father, Ryan O'Neal, in the film. O'Neal also starred in movies such as "The Bad News Bears," "Nickelodeon," and "Little Darlings." Furthermore, she has appeared in television series including "Sex and the City," "8 Simple Rules," and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1972: Filming of Paper Moon

In autumn 1972, during the filming of "Paper Moon", Tatum O'Neal turned nine years old.

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May 1973: Paper Moon Release

In May 1973, the movie "Paper Moon," starring Tatum O'Neal and her father, Ryan O'Neal, was released. Tatum played Addie Loggins, a child con artist.

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April 2, 1974: Academy Award and Golden Globe win

On April 2, 1974, Tatum O'Neal won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress for her performance in "Paper Moon". She was the youngest ever to win a competitive Academy Award.

1976: Starring in The Bad News Bears and Nickelodeon

In 1976, Tatum O'Neal starred in "The Bad News Bears" with Walter Matthau and co-starred in "Nickelodeon" with her father.

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1978: Starring in International Velvet

In 1978, Tatum O'Neal starred in the film "International Velvet" with Christopher Plummer and Anthony Hopkins.

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1980: Starring in Little Darlings and Circle of Two

In 1980, Tatum O'Neal starred in "Little Darlings" with Kristy McNichol and co-starred in "Circle of Two" with Richard Burton.

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1984: Appeared in Faerie Tale Theatre

In 1984, Tatum O'Neal appeared as the title character in the Faerie Tale Theatre episode "Goldilocks and the Three Bears".

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1996: Appearance in Basquiat

In 1996, Tatum O'Neal appeared in the film "Basquiat" as Cynthia Kruger.

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2005: Recurring role in Rescue Me

In 2005, Tatum O'Neal began a recurring role as Maggie Gavin in the firehouse drama series "Rescue Me".

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January 2006: Participation in Dancing with the Stars

In January 2006, Tatum O'Neal participated in the second season of ABC's reality series "Dancing with the Stars" with professional partner Nick Kosovich and was later a commentator for the series on Entertainment Tonight.

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