History of Topher Grace in Timeline
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*.
July 12, 1978: Topher Grace's Birth
On July 12, 1978, Christopher John Grace, known professionally as Topher Grace, was born.
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: Flaunt Magazine Interview
In 2007, Topher Grace discussed his cameos in Soderbergh's films with Flaunt magazine, clarifying that he was 'faking it' in those roles.
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".
2009: "What's Up With Topher Grace?" Column
In 2009, Topher Grace became the subject of a recurring column on Videogum called "What's Up With Topher Grace?".
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.
2013: Daytime Emmy Award for The Beauty Inside
In 2013, the film "The Beauty Inside", in which Topher Grace starred, won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding New Approach to an Original Daytime Program or Series.
January 2014: Dating Ashley Hinshaw
In January 2014, Topher Grace started dating actress Ashley Hinshaw.
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.
January 2015: Engagement to Ashley Hinshaw
In January 2015, Topher Grace and Ashley Hinshaw became engaged.
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".
May 29, 2016: Marriage to Ashley Hinshaw
On May 29, 2016, Topher Grace and Ashley Hinshaw married near Santa Barbara, California.
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".
September 2022: Expecting Third Child
As of September 2022, Topher Grace and Ashley Hinshaw were expecting their third child.
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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