History of Jeremy Strong in Timeline

Jeremy Strong is a highly acclaimed American actor known for his immersive method acting. His performances on both stage and screen have garnered him numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy, a Tony Award, and a Golden Globe. He's also been nominated for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. In 2022, Time magazine recognized his influence by including him in their list of the 100 most influential people globally.

December 25, 1978: Jeremy Strong is Born

Jeremy Strong was born on December 25, 1978.

1978: Early Life and Family Background

Jeremy Strong was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1978. His mother worked as a hospice nurse and his father worked in juvenile jails.

1982: Inspiration for Upcoming Film

Bruce Springsteen's 1982 album, Nebraska, is the subject of the upcoming biographical film, Deliver Me from Nowhere, in which Jeremy Strong will play Jon Landau.

1996: Working on Film Sets

In 1996, Jeremy Strong worked on the set of "The Crucible" and other films, gaining experience in the industry.

2001: Move to New York and Early Career Struggles

Strong moved to New York in 2001 and initially struggled to find acting work, taking odd jobs to support himself.

2003: Working with Daniel Day-Lewis

In 2003, Strong worked as Daniel Day-Lewis's personal assistant on the film "The Ballad of Jack and Rose".

2004: "The Cherry Orchard" and Friendship with Michelle Williams

Strong was cast in "The Cherry Orchard" in 2004 and developed a friendship with Michelle Williams.

2005: Preparing for "Defiance"

In 2005, Jeremy Strong underwent Marine weapons training to prepare for his role in "Defiance".

2006: Off-Broadway Debut

In 2006, Jeremy Strong made his first off-Broadway appearance in John Patrick Shanley's play "Defiance".

2006: Working with Wendy Wasserstein

In 2006, Strong worked as a typist for playwright Wendy Wasserstein.

2008: Broadway Debut

Jeremy Strong debuted on Broadway in the 2008 revival of "A Man for All Seasons".

2008: Broadway Debut and "A Man for All Seasons"

Strong made his Broadway debut in "A Man for All Seasons" in 2008.

2008: Performance in "New Jerusalem" and Securing an Agent

Strong performed in "New Jerusalem" in 2008 and subsequently signed with an agent.

2009: Leonore Annenberg Fellowship

Strong was chosen as the 2008/2009 Leonore Annenberg Fellow by Lincoln Center Theater.

2012: Zero Dark Thirty

In 2012, Jeremy Strong played a CIA analyst in Kathryn Bigelow's historical drama, Zero Dark Thirty.

2012: Film Roles in "Lincoln" and "Zero Dark Thirty"

In 2012, Strong appeared in the films "Lincoln" and "Zero Dark Thirty".

2012: Role in "Lincoln"

Jeremy Strong played John George Nicolay in Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" in 2012.

2013: Parkland

In 2013, Jeremy Strong portrayed Lee Harvey Oswald in the political drama, Parkland.

2013: Recognition for "Parkland"

Jeremy Strong gained early recognition for his role in the 2013 film "Parkland".

2014: Selma

In 2014, Jeremy Strong played James Reeb in Ava DuVernay's civil rights drama, Selma.

2015: The Big Short

Jeremy Strong's appearance in the 2015 film, The Big Short, led to his casting in the TV series, Succession.

2015: Performance in "The Big Short"

Strong appeared in the acclaimed film "The Big Short" in 2015.

2016: Marriage to Emma Wall

Jeremy Strong married Danish psychiatrist Emma Wall in 2016.

2017: Molly's Game and Detroit

In 2017, Jeremy Strong appeared in Aaron Sorkin's drama, Molly's Game, as a real estate developer. He was also initially cast in a leading role in Kathryn Bigelow's Detroit but was fired after the first day and later given a different role.

April 2018: Birth of First Daughter

Jeremy Strong's first daughter was born in April 2018.

2018: "Succession" Premieres

The HBO drama series "Succession", starring Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy, premiered in 2018.

November 2019: Birth of Second Daughter

Jeremy Strong's second daughter was born in November 2019.

2019: The Gentlemen

Jeremy Strong appeared in Guy Ritchie's action comedy, The Gentlemen, in 2019.

2019: "The Gentlemen" is Released

Jeremy Strong appeared in the film "The Gentlemen" in 2019.

2020: The Trial of the Chicago 7

In 2020, Jeremy Strong played Jerry Rubin in Aaron Sorkin's Netflix drama, The Trial of the Chicago 7, and received critical acclaim for his performance.

2020: Succession Emmy Win

In 2020, Jeremy Strong won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Succession.

2020: "The Trial of the Chicago 7" is Released

Strong appeared in "The Trial of the Chicago 7" in 2020.

September 2021: Birth of Third Daughter

Jeremy Strong's third daughter was born in September 2021.

November 2021: The Best of Us Announcement

In November 2021, it was announced that Jeremy Strong would star in and produce The Best of Us, a TV series about 9/11 first responders.

2021: TVLine Performer of the Year

In 2021, Jeremy Strong was named "Performer of the Year" by TVLine for his work on Succession.

2022: Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People

In 2022, Jeremy Strong was featured on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2022: "Armageddon Time" is Released

Jeremy Strong appeared in the film "Armageddon Time" in 2022.

2022: Armageddon Time

Jeremy Strong starred in the James Gray film Armageddon Time, which premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.

2023: Succession Concludes

The HBO drama series, Succession, concluded in 2023.

2024: An Enemy of the People and The Apprentice

In 2024, Jeremy Strong won a Tony Award for his role in An Enemy of the People on Broadway and starred as Roy Cohn in the film The Apprentice, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.