Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jeremy Strong
How Jeremy Strong built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Jeremy Strong is an American actor renowned for his immersive method acting technique. He has garnered significant recognition, including a Tony Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Strong's work has also earned him nominations for both an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. His influence was further acknowledged with his inclusion in Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2022. He is known for his dedication and intensity in embodying his characters across stage and screen.
1982: Nebraska Album Release
In 1982, the focus of Jeremy Strong's next role was the creation of Bruce Springsteen's album Nebraska
1996: Work on The Crucible Film
In 1996, Jeremy Strong worked on the greenery crew for the film adaptation of Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible', starring Daniel Day-Lewis, which was filmed near Boston.
2001: Move to New York
In 2001, after graduating from Yale, Jeremy Strong moved to New York City, living in a small apartment in SoHo and working as a waiter while pursuing acting opportunities.
2003: Personal Assistant to Daniel Day-Lewis
In 2003, Jeremy Strong worked as Daniel Day-Lewis's personal assistant on the set of 'The Ballad of Jack and Rose'.
2004: The Cherry Orchard at Williamstown
In 2004, Jeremy Strong was cast in 'The Cherry Orchard' at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, where he became friends with Jessica Chastain, Chris Messina, and Michelle Williams.
2005: Role in Defiance
In 2005, Jeremy Strong took part in Marine weapons training to prepare for his role as a marine in the John Patrick Shanley play 'Defiance'.
2006: Typist for Wendy Wasserstein and role in Conor McPherson play
During the mid-2000s, Jeremy Strong worked as a typist for playwright Wendy Wasserstein. In 2006, he performed in a one-man Conor McPherson play in a small bar in Midtown Manhattan.
2006: Off-Broadway Debut in Defiance
In 2006, Jeremy Strong made his off-Broadway debut with a performance in John Patrick Shanley's play 'Defiance', where he played a distraught soldier.
2008: Role in New Jerusalem and Understudy Performance
In 2008, Jeremy Strong immersed himself in 17th-century Dutch philosophy for his role in David Ives's 'New Jerusalem'. Also in 2008, he received favorable notice for understudying a role with six hours' notice.
2008: Broadway and Film Debut
In 2008, Jeremy Strong made his Broadway debut as Richard Rich in the revival of Robert Bolt's play 'A Man for All Seasons'. Additionally, he made his film debut in the comedy 'Humboldt County' in the same year.
2008: Broadway Debut in A Man for All Seasons
In 2008, Jeremy Strong made his Broadway debut in 'A Man for All Seasons', portraying Sir Richard Rich.
2012: Role in Lincoln
In 2012, Jeremy Strong played John George Nicolay, Abraham Lincoln's secretary, in Steven Spielberg's historical drama 'Lincoln'.
2012: Role in Zero Dark Thirty
In 2012, Jeremy Strong played a CIA analyst in Kathryn Bigelow's historical drama 'Zero Dark Thirty'.
2012: Small Roles in Lincoln and Zero Dark Thirty
In 2012, Jeremy Strong played small roles in the films 'Lincoln' and 'Zero Dark Thirty'.
2013: Role in Parkland
In 2013, Jeremy Strong played Lee Harvey Oswald in the political drama 'Parkland'.
2013: Early Recognition for Parkland
In 2013, Jeremy Strong received early recognition for his performance in the film 'Parkland'.
2014: Role in Selma
In 2014, Jeremy Strong played James Reeb in Ava DuVernay's civil rights drama 'Selma'.
2015: Early Recognition for The Big Short
In 2015, Jeremy Strong gained early recognition for his role in the film 'The Big Short'.
2015: Role in The Big Short
In 2015, Jeremy Strong played a role in Adam McKay's film 'The Big Short', which led to him being offered a part in the TV series 'Succession'.
2017: Roles in Molly's Game and Detroit
In 2017, Jeremy Strong played a real estate developer in Aaron Sorkin's drama 'Molly's Game'. He was initially cast in a leading role in Kathryn Bigelow's 'Detroit', but was later given another part after being fired on the first day of shooting.
2018: Succession series debut
In 2018, Jeremy Strong began his role as Kendall Roy in the HBO drama series "Succession".
2018: Breakthrough with Succession
In 2018, Jeremy Strong had his breakthrough role as Kendall Roy in the HBO drama series 'Succession'.
2019: Appearance in The Gentlemen
In 2019, Jeremy Strong appeared in Guy Ritchie's action comedy, 'The Gentlemen'.
2020: Featured in The Trial of the Chicago 7
In 2020, Jeremy Strong featured in the film 'The Trial of the Chicago 7'.
2020: Primetime Emmy Award for Succession
In 2020, Jeremy Strong won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in 'Succession'.
November 2021: Announced to Star in The Best of Us
In November 2021, Jeremy Strong was reported to be starring in and producing 'The Best of Us', a TV series about the 9/11 first responders.
2021: TVLine Performer of the Year
In 2021, TVLine named Jeremy Strong "Performer of the Year" for his work on 'Succession'.
2022: Role in Armageddon Time
In 2022, Jeremy Strong acted in the James Gray film 'Armageddon Time', which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
2023: Succession series conclusion
In 2023, Jeremy Strong concluded his role as Kendall Roy in the HBO drama series "Succession".
2023: Succession Ended
In 2023, Jeremy Strong's breakthrough role as Kendall Roy in the HBO drama series 'Succession' ended.
2024: Broadway Return and Role as Roy Cohn
In 2024, Jeremy Strong returned to Broadway in 'An Enemy of the People' and portrayed Roy Cohn in 'The Apprentice', receiving nominations for several awards for his performance.
2024: Return to Broadway and Tony Award
In 2024, Jeremy Strong returned to Broadway, starring as Thomas Stockman in the revival of Henrik Ibsen's 'An Enemy of the People'. He won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance.
2025: Cannes Film Festival Jury Member and Academy Invitation
In 2025, Jeremy Strong was invited to serve as a jury member at the 78th Cannes Film Festival and invited to join the Actors Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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