History of Walton Goggins in Timeline

Walton Goggins is a prolific American actor known for his compelling performances across a wide range of television series. He gained prominence for his roles in critically acclaimed shows like 'The Shield' and 'Justified,' earning a Primetime Emmy nomination for the latter. His television credits also include notable roles in 'Vice Principals,' 'The Righteous Gemstones,' 'Invincible,' 'Fallout,' and 'The White Lotus,' showcasing his versatility. He received Primetime Emmy nominations for 'Justified' and 'The White Lotus' as a supporting actor and for 'Fallout' as a lead actor, highlighting his talent and impact on the television landscape.

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November 10, 1971: Walton Goggins' Birth

On November 10, 1971, Walton Sanders Goggins Jr. was born. He is an American actor known for his roles in various television series and films.

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1979: Knocked out two front teeth

In 1979, while in fifth grade, Walton Goggins had two front teeth knocked out during sports practice when he was accidentally struck in the mouth by a baseball.

2001: Married Leanne Knight

In 2001, Walton Goggins married Leanne Knight.

2001: Co-produced The Accountant

In 2001, Walton Goggins starred in and co-produced the Academy Award-winning short film "The Accountant".

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2002: Starred in The Shield

In 2002, Walton Goggins began starring in the television series "The Shield", marking a significant role in his early career.

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November 12, 2004: Death of Leanne Knight

On November 12, 2004, Leanne Knight, Walton Goggins's wife, died from suicide.

2008: The Shield ended

In 2008, Walton Goggins completed his run on the television series "The Shield" after starring in the show since 2002.

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May 2010: Joined the main cast of Justified

In May 2010, Walton Goggins joined the main cast for the second season of the FX drama series "Justified" due to positive reception of his character, Boyd Crowder, in the pilot episode.

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2010: Starred in Justified

In 2010, Walton Goggins began starring in the television series "Justified", a role for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

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2010: Featured in Predators

In 2010, Walton Goggins was featured in the film "Predators", expanding his presence in feature films.

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August 2011: Married Nadia Conners

In August 2011, Walton Goggins married filmmaker Nadia Conners, and they have a son together.

2011: Appeared in Ram Truck commercial

In 2011, Walton Goggins appeared in "Code of the West", a commercial for Ram Truck's "Guts & Glory" campaign.

2012: Featured in Lincoln and Django Unchained

In 2012, Walton Goggins appeared in the feature films "Lincoln" and "Django Unchained", further establishing his film career.

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2015: Justified ended

In 2015, Walton Goggins concluded his role in the television series "Justified", after starring in the show since 2010.

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2015: Featured in The Hateful Eight

In 2015, Walton Goggins was featured in the film "The Hateful Eight", adding to his list of notable film roles.

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2016: Starred in Vice Principals

In 2016, Walton Goggins started starring in the television series "Vice Principals", adding another notable role to his career.

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2017: Vice Principals ended

In 2017, Walton Goggins finished his role in the television series "Vice Principals", after starring in the show since 2016.

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2018: Featured in Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Tomb Raider, and Ant-Man and the Wasp

In 2018, Walton Goggins appeared in multiple feature films including "Maze Runner: The Death Cure", "Tomb Raider", and "Ant-Man and the Wasp".

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2018: Starred in Maze Runner, Tomb Raider, Ant-Man, and The Big Bang Theory

In 2018, Walton Goggins played Lawrence in "Maze Runner: The Death Cure", Mathias Vogel in "Tomb Raider", Sonny Burch in "Ant-Man and the Wasp", and made a guest appearance in "The Big Bang Theory".

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2019: Starred in The Righteous Gemstones

In 2019, Walton Goggins began starring in the television series "The Righteous Gemstones", which is ongoing through 2025.

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2019: Starred in The Unicorn and The Righteous Gemstones

In 2019, Walton Goggins played the lead character in the CBS sitcom "The Unicorn" and starred in the comedy series "The Righteous Gemstones".

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2020: Voiced part of Deep Cover: The Drug Wars

In 2020, Walton Goggins provided voice work for the true crime podcast "Deep Cover: The Drug Wars".

2021: Starred in Invincible

In 2021, Walton Goggins began starring in the television series "Invincible", which is ongoing through the present.

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2024: Starred in Fallout

In 2024, Walton Goggins began starring in the television series "Fallout", a role for which he earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

2024: Cast in I'm a Virgo, Fallout, and The Luckiest Man in America

In 2024, Walton Goggins played Jay Whittle / The Hero in "I'm a Virgo", Cooper Howard / The Ghoul in "Fallout", and Peter Tomarken in "The Luckiest Man in America".

2025: First Super Bowl Commercial

In 2025, Walton Goggins appeared in his first Super Bowl commercial, promoting a series of active eyewear in a co-branded commercial with GoDaddy during Super Bowl LIX.