Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Taylor Russell

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Taylor Russell made an impact.

Taylor Russell is a Canadian actress and filmmaker known for her diverse roles across film and television. She gained initial recognition in the Netflix series "Lost in Space" (2018-2021) before attracting critical acclaim for her performances in films like "Waves" (2019) and "Escape Room" (2019) and its sequel. A career highlight came with her role in "Bones and All" (2022), earning her the Marcello Mastroianni Award. She has also worked on stage, starring in the play "The Effect" (2023-2024). Beyond acting, Russell co-directed the short documentary film, "The Heart Still Hums" (2020), later adapted into the movie "Earth Mama" (2023) by Savanah Leaf.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Acting Debut

In 2012, Taylor Russell made her professional acting debut in an episode of Emily Owens, M.D.

2014: Starred in Television Films

In 2014, Taylor Russell starred in The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story and Pants on Fire.

2015: Guest Appearances in Television Series

In 2015, Taylor Russell made guest appearances in Strange Empire and Falling Skies.

2016: Dead of Summer Appearance

In 2016, Taylor Russell made a guest appearance in Dead of Summer.

2017: Before I Fall Film Role

In 2017, Taylor Russell had a role in the teen drama film Before I Fall.

2018: Lost in Space Release

In 2018, Taylor Russell gained recognition for her role as Judy Robinson in the Netflix series Lost in Space.

2018: Down a Dark Hall Film Role

In 2018, Taylor Russell had a role in the supernatural horror film Down a Dark Hall.

November 15, 2019: Waves Film Release

On November 15, 2019, the film Waves, starring Taylor Russell, was released by A24 Films and garnered critical acclaim.

2019: Waves & Escape Room Film Roles

In 2019, Taylor Russell rose to prominence with her roles in the drama film Waves and the horror film Escape Room.

june 17, 2020: The Heart Still Hums Release

On June 17, 2020, The Heart Still Hums, co-directed by Taylor Russell, was released by Searchlight Pictures.

2020: Directed The Heart Still Hums

In 2020, Taylor Russell directed the short documentary film, The Heart Still Hums.

2020: Words on Bathroom Walls & The Heart Still Hums

In 2020, Taylor Russell starred in Words on Bathroom Walls and co-directed The Heart Still Hums.

December 2021: Lost in Space Conclusion

In December 2021, the series Lost in Space concluded after three seasons.

2021: Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets & Escape Room: Tournament of Champions

In 2021, Taylor Russell starred in Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets and reprised her role in Escape Room: Tournament of Champions.

2021: Feature Film Adaptation

In 2021, The Heart Still Hums was opted for a feature-film adaptation.

2021: Lost in Space Ended & Escape Room Sequel

In 2021, the science fiction series Lost in Space concluded after three seasons, and Taylor Russell starred in the Escape Room sequel.

January 2022: Positive Responses for Words on Bathroom Walls

As of January 2022, Words on Bathroom Walls earned positive responses from critics and audiences.

November 2022: Loewe Global Ambassador

In November 2022, Taylor Russell was named a Loewe Global Ambassador.

2022: Bones and All & Marcello Mastroianni Award

In 2022, Taylor Russell won the Marcello Mastroianni Award for starring in the road movie Bones and All.

2023: The Effect Play

From 2023, Taylor Russell performed onstage in the play The Effect.

March 2024: Vogue Italia Cover

In March 2024, Taylor Russell graced the cover of Vogue Italia for the first time.

March 2024: The Effect Play in New York

In March 2024, The Effect transferred to The Shed in New York City and received critical acclaim.

July 2024: Venice Film Festival Jury

In July 2024, Taylor Russell joined the Luigi de Laurentiis jury panel for Best First Work at the 81st Venice Film Festival.

2024: The Effect Play Continued

In 2024, Taylor Russell continued performing in The Effect play.

2024: Met Gala Debut

In 2024, Taylor Russell made her Met Gala debut and received overwhelming acclaim.

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