Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Topher Grace
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Topher Grace made an impact.
Topher Grace is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Eric Forman in the popular sitcom *That '70s Show*. His career spans diverse genres, including roles such as Eddie Brock/Venom in *Spider-Man 3*. Grace has also appeared in films like *Traffic*, *Mona Lisa Smile*, *Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!*, *In Good Company*, *Valentine's Day*, and *Predators*. More recently, he had supporting roles in critically acclaimed films such as *Interstellar* and *BlacKkKlansman*, and he played the lead in the ABC comedy series *Home Economics*.
1998: That '70s Show Debut
In 1998, Topher Grace began his role as Eric Forman in the teen sitcom "That '70s Show".
1998: Casting as Eric Forman on That '70s Show
In 1998, Topher Grace was cast as Eric Forman on Fox's "That '70s Show", marking a significant role in his early career.
2000: Role in Traffic
In 2000, Topher Grace played a prep school student in Steven Soderbergh's film "Traffic".
2000: Traffic Release
In 2000, Topher Grace starred in the crime drama "Traffic".
2003: Appearance in Mona Lisa Smile
In 2003, Topher Grace appeared in Mike Newell's film, "Mona Lisa Smile".
2003: Mona Lisa Smile Release
In 2003, Topher Grace starred in the drama "Mona Lisa Smile".
2004: Cameo in Ocean's Twelve
In 2004, Topher Grace made an uncredited cameo as himself in Steven Soderbergh's "Ocean's Twelve".
2004: Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! and In Good Company Release
In 2004, Topher Grace starred in the romantic comedies "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!" and "In Good Company".
2004: Leading roles in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! and In Good Company
In 2004, Topher Grace took on leading roles in the films "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!" and "In Good Company". That same year, he starred in "P.S.".
January 15, 2005: Hosting Saturday Night Live
On January 15, 2005, Topher Grace hosted "Saturday Night Live", marking a notable appearance in his career.
2005: End of Regular Role in That '70s Show
In 2005, Topher Grace's character Eric Forman was written out of "That '70s Show" after the 7th season, though he made a guest appearance in the final episode.
2007: Spider-Man 3 Release
In 2007, Topher Grace played Eddie Brock / Venom in Sam Raimi's superhero film "Spider-Man 3".
2007: Portrayal of Eddie Brock/Venom in Spider-Man 3
In 2007, Topher Grace portrayed Eddie Brock/Venom in "Spider-Man 3".
2010: Appearances in Valentine's Day and Predators
In 2010, Topher Grace appeared in the comedy "Valentine's Day" and the film "Predators", playing the character Edwin.
2010: Valentine's Day and Predators Release
In 2010, Topher Grace starred in the romantic comedy "Valentine's Day" and the action film "Predators".
2011: Take Me Home Tonight and The Double Releases
In 2011, Topher Grace starred in "Take Me Home Tonight", a film for which he also co-wrote and co-produced. He also starred in "The Double" opposite Richard Gere.
2012: Starring in The Beauty Inside
In 2012, Topher Grace starred in the social film "The Beauty Inside" alongside Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Matthew Gray Gubler.
October 2013: Joining HBO Comedy Pilot People in New Jersey
In October 2013, Topher Grace joined the HBO comedy pilot "People in New Jersey" with Sarah Silverman.
January 2014: HBO Pilot Passed On
In January 2014, the HBO comedy pilot "People in New Jersey", which Topher Grace had joined in October 2013, was passed on.
2014: Editing Boogie Nights
In 2014, Topher Grace created a cut of Boogie Nights that reconstructed the fake movie "Angels Live in My Town".
2014: Interstellar Release
In 2014, Topher Grace had a supporting role in the science fiction film "Interstellar".
2014: Roles in The Calling and Interstellar
In 2014, Topher Grace starred in "The Calling" alongside Susan Sarandon and appeared in Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" in a supporting role.
2015: Roles in American Ultra and Truth
In 2015, Topher Grace co-starred in the comedy film "American Ultra" and in "Truth", based on the CBS's 60 Minutes report about George W. Bush. He played Mike Smith in "Truth".
January 2018: Joining Delirium
In January 2018, Topher Grace joined the supernatural-thriller "Delirium", playing a man who inherits a haunted mansion.
2018: BlacKkKlansman Release
In 2018, Topher Grace had a supporting role in the crime drama "BlacKkKlansman".
2019: Starting Lou's Cafe Twitter Account and Editing Toy Story 4 Retrospective
In 2019, Topher Grace and Jeff Yorkes started a Twitter account for "Lou's Cafe". Later that year, they were commissioned by Pixar to edit a retrospective for "Toy Story 4" titled "Toy Story 4 Ever".
2019: Appearance in Black Mirror
In 2019, Topher Grace played Billy Bauer in the "Smithereens" episode of "Black Mirror's" 5th season.
2020: Cast in Home Economics Pilot
In 2020, Topher Grace was cast in ABC's "Home Economics" pilot.
2021: Home Economics Lead Role
In 2021, Topher Grace began playing the lead role in the ABC comedy series "Home Economics".
April 30, 2022: Guest Appearance on That '90s Show Announced
On April 30, 2022, it was announced that Topher Grace would make a guest appearance in the follow-up sitcom, "That '90s Show".
2023: End of Home Economics
In 2023, Topher Grace ended his lead role in the ABC comedy series "Home Economics".
2024: Starring in Heretic
In 2024, Topher Grace starred in the horror film "Heretic".
2025: Starring in Flight Risk
In 2025, Topher Grace starred in the action thriller "Flight Risk".
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