Career Timeline of Tony Goldwyn: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Tony Goldwyn, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Tony Goldwyn is an American actor and director who began his career in the 1980s. He gained recognition for his role as Carl Bruner in the hit film 'Ghost' (1990), earning him a Saturn Award nomination. He has since appeared in various films and television series, including 'Nixon' (1995), for which he received a SAG Award nomination, and the HBO miniseries 'From the Earth to the Moon' (1998), solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry.
1986: Film Debut in Friday the 13th Part VI
In 1986, Tony Goldwyn made his film debut as Darren in the slasher film Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives.
1990: Breakthrough Role in Ghost
In 1990, Tony Goldwyn achieved his breakthrough role as Carl Bruner in the film Ghost, which became the highest-grossing film of 1990.
1991: Ghost Most Rented Videocassette
In 1991, the film Ghost, featuring Tony Goldwyn, was the most rented videocassette.
1992: Starred in Spike Heels
In 1992, Tony Goldwyn appeared in Theresa Rebeck's Spike Heels at Second Stage Theatre alongside Kevin Bacon and Julie White.
1995: Starred as Harold Nixon in Nixon
In 1995, Goldwyn starred as Harold Nixon in the biographical film Nixon, earning him a SAG Award nomination.
1999: Voiced Titular Character in Tarzan
In 1999, Tony Goldwyn voiced the title character in the animated feature film Tarzan, which grossed over $400 million. He also reprised the role in the video games Tarzan: Untamed and Kingdom Hearts.
2003: Portrayed Colonel Bagley in The Last Samurai
In 2003, Tony Goldwyn portrayed Colonel Bagley in The Last Samurai.
2006: Starred in The Water's Edge
In the summer of 2006, Tony Goldwyn starred opposite Kate Burton in Theresa Rebeck's play, The Water's Edge, at Second Stage Theatre.
2009: Starred in The Last House on the Left
In 2009, Tony Goldwyn played Johnathon "John" Collingwood in the horror film The Last House on the Left.
June 23, 2010: Promises, Promises Cast Recording Released
On June 23, 2010, the cast recording for the Broadway musical Promises, Promises, featuring Tony Goldwyn, was released, with Goldwyn appearing on three tracks.
April 25, 2012: Performed in The Sound of Music Concert
On April 25, 2012, Tony Goldwyn played Captain von Trapp in a concert performance of The Sound of Music at Carnegie Hall.
2012: Starred in Scandal
From 2012 to 2018, Tony Goldwyn starred as President Fitzgerald Grant III on Scandal and also directed a number of episodes, for which he won a Peabody Award.
2013: Cast in Outlaw Prophet
In 2013, Tony Goldwyn was cast in the Lifetime original film Outlaw Prophet as Warren Jeffs.
2014: Directed The Divide pilot and appeared in Divergent
In 2014, Tony Goldwyn directed the pilot episode of The Divide and appeared in Divergent as Andrew Prior.
2014: Starred in Divergent
In 2014, Tony Goldwyn portrayed Andrew Prior in the Divergent film series.
2015: Starred in Divergent film series
In 2015, Tony Goldwyn continued portraying Andrew Prior in the Divergent film series.
2015: Signed on to star in The Belko Experiment
In 2015, Tony Goldwyn signed on to star in James Gunn's horror thriller film The Belko Experiment.
2016: Directed Commercial in Support of Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Tony Goldwyn directed a commercial featuring his Scandal co-star Kerry Washington, Viola Davis, Ellen Pompeo, and Shonda Rhimes to support Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
June 2018: Cast in Chambers
In June 2018, Tony Goldwyn was cast as Ben Lefevre in the Netflix supernatural series Chambers.
January 2021: Hosted Virtual Parade Across America
On January 20, 2021, Tony Goldwyn hosted the Virtual Parade Across America during the inauguration of Joe Biden.
2021: Starred in King Richard
In 2021, Tony Goldwyn starred as Paul Cohen in King Richard, which earned him a second SAG Award nomination.
2023: Played Theodore Roosevelt in Audible audiobook
In 2023, Tony Goldwyn played Theodore Roosevelt in an Audible audiobook recording of the autobiography of Alice Roosevelt Longworth and had a supporting role in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.
2024: Joined Law & Order Cast
In 2024, Tony Goldwyn joined the cast of Law & Order, portraying Manhattan District Attorney Nicholas Baxter.
2024: Starred in Law & Order
Since 2024, Tony Goldwyn has starred as District Attorney Nicholas Baxter on Law & Order.
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