Discover the career path of Guy Pearce, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Guy Pearce is an acclaimed Australian actor recognized for his versatility across film and television. His performances have garnered significant awards, including a Primetime Emmy and an AACTA Award. He has also received nominations for prestigious accolades such as the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Awards, highlighting his impact and skill in the entertainment industry.
1986: Starts career in Neighbours
In 1986, Guy Pearce started his career portraying Mike Young in the Australian television series Neighbours.
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1986: Cast in Neighbours
In 1986, Guy Pearce was cast in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, playing the role of Mike Young.
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1988: Roles in Home and Away
In 1988, Guy Pearce found roles in television series such as Home and Away.
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1989: Leaves Neighbours
In 1989, Guy Pearce ended his role as Mike Young in the Australian television series Neighbours.
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1989: Releases "Call of the Wild" single
In 1989, Guy Pearce released the single "Call of the Wild" from the soundtrack Heaven Tonight.
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1991: Attends Cannes Film Festival
In 1991, Frank Howson paid for Guy Pearce to attend the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of Hunting.
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1993: Roles in Snowy River: The McGregor Saga
In 1993, Guy Pearce found roles in television series such as Snowy River: The McGregor Saga.
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1994: Breakthrough in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
In 1994, Guy Pearce had his first major film breakthrough with his role as a drag queen in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
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1994: Breakthrough role in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
In 1994, Guy Pearce received international attention for his breakout role in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
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1997: Role in L.A. Confidential
In 1997, Guy Pearce starred as Ed Exley in Curtis Hanson's crime noir L.A. Confidential.
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1997: Nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for L.A. Confidential
In 1997, Guy Pearce was nominated with the cast of L.A. Confidential for a Screen Actors Guild Award.
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2000: Stars in Memento
In 2000, Guy Pearce played a man suffering short-term memory loss in Christopher Nolan's psychological thriller Memento.
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2002: Acts in The Time Machine and The Count of Monte Cristo
In 2002, Guy Pearce acted in the films The Time Machine and The Count of Monte Cristo.
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2002: Acts in The Hard Word
In 2002, Guy Pearce continued to perform in Australian films, such as The Hard Word.
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2005: Acts in The Proposition
In 2005, Guy Pearce acted in the Australian film The Proposition.
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2005: Acts in The Proposition
In 2005, Guy Pearce continued to perform in Australian films, such as The Proposition.
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2008: Acts in Bedtime Stories
In 2008, Guy Pearce acted in the film Bedtime Stories.
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January 2009: Returns to the stage in Poor Boy
In January 2009, Guy Pearce returned to the stage after a seven-year absence, performing in the Melbourne Theatre Company's production of Poor Boy.
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2009: Acts in The Road and The Hurt Locker
In 2009, Guy Pearce acted in the films The Road and The Hurt Locker.
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2010: Acts in The King's Speech and Animal Kingdom
In 2010, Guy Pearce acted in the films The King's Speech and Animal Kingdom.
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2010: Appears in The King's Speech
In 2010, Guy Pearce appeared as David, Prince of Wales, who became Edward VIII, in The King's Speech.
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2010: Wins Screen Actors Guild Award for The King's Speech
In 2010, Guy Pearce won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture along with the cast of The King's Speech.
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September 2011: Wins Emmy Award for Mildred Pierce
On 18 September 2011, Guy Pearce won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his work in Todd Haynes' limited series Mildred Pierce as Monty Beragon.
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2011: Stars in Mildred Pierce
In 2011, Guy Pearce starred in the HBO miniseries Mildred Pierce, winning a Primetime Emmy Award.
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May 2012: Cast in The Rover
In May 2012, Guy Pearce was cast to star in David Michôd's The Rover.
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2012: Acts in Lawless and Prometheus
In 2012, Guy Pearce acted in the films Lawless and Prometheus.
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2012: Stars in Jack Irish series
In 2012, Guy Pearce starred as the lead in the Australian TV miniseries Jack Irish.
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2013: Acts in Iron Man 3
In 2013, Guy Pearce played Aldrich Killian in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Iron Man 3.
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2013: Plays Aldrich Killian in Iron Man 3
In 2013, Guy Pearce played the villain character Aldrich Killian in Iron Man 3.
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November 2014: Releases Broken Bones album
In November 2014, Guy Pearce released his first album, Broken Bones.
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2015: Appears in Neighbours 30th anniversary special
In 2015, Guy Pearce appeared in a documentary special celebrating Neighbours' 30th anniversary, Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite.
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2017: Acts in Alien: Covenant
In 2017, Guy Pearce acted in the film Alien: Covenant.
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2018: Acts in Mary Queen of Scots and Swinging Safari
In 2018, Guy Pearce acted in the films Mary Queen of Scots and Swinging Safari.
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2018: Releases The Nomad album
In 2018, Guy Pearce released his second studio album, The Nomad.
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2021: Stars in Mare of Easttown
In 2021, Guy Pearce starred in the HBO miniseries Mare of Easttown.
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2022: Reprises role in Neighbours
In 2022, Guy Pearce reprised his role as Mike Young in the final episode of Neighbours.
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2024: Academy Award Nomination for The Brutalist
For his role in the 2024 film The Brutalist, Guy Pearce received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination.
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2024: Nominated for Academy Award for The Brutalist
In 2024, Guy Pearce received a nomination for the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as a wealthy industrialist in The Brutalist.
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