As Miles Teller returns to the big screen with Spiderhead, in celebration of his birthday,&nbsp;we&nbsp;look back on some of his best acting moments.

Miles Teller's acting career spans over a decade, from TV to film and even a <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/taylor-swift-i-bet-you-think-about-me-music-video-blake-lively" target="_blank" rel="noopener">music video</a>. From the anti-dance town of Belmont in the 2011 remake of Footloose&nbsp;to his now viral shirtless shimmy across the big screen in <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/miles-teller-top-gun-maverick-fendi-party-fashion-week" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top Gun: Maverick</a>,&nbsp;Teller has a range like no other. Following the success of this film, the actor now stars alongside <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/new-movies-tv-shows-stream-july-2022-actors-actresses-netflix-hulu-hbo-max" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Hemsworth in his new movie&nbsp;Spiderhead.&nbsp;</a>
After graduating from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2009, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/five-things-you-may-not-know-about-nicole-kidman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicole Kidman</a> handpicked Teller for his film debut alongside her in Rabbit Hole,&nbsp;setting him up for a career that would skyrocket him to stardom.&nbsp;
Since breaking into the industry, Teller has taken on comedies, dramas, musicals, and action films giving him one impressive resume. In honor of his 36th birthday, L'OFFICIEL looks back at the best roles of his career.&nbsp;

In his feature film debut, Teller stars opposite <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/nicole-kidman-nine-perfect-strangers-method-acting-hulu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicole Kidman</a>, a mother grieving the loss of her four-year-old son. She finds solace in Teller's character, Jason, and the comic book he is writing about parallel universes.&nbsp;

Miles Teller.

'Rabbit Hole' 

Though a remake of the 1984 film, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/five-dance-movies-to-watch-again-and-again" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Footloose</a>&nbsp;follows the same storyline. Teller takes on the role of Willard Hewitt, the first friend the out-of-towner protagonist (played by Kenny Wormald) makes when he moves to a southern town where dancing is banned.&nbsp;

'Footloose' 

In this <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/y2k-summer-nostaglia-coming-of-age-movies-must-watch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">coming-of-age</a> teen romance, Sutter Keely (Teller) wakes up on Aimee's (<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/5-surprising-celebrity-couples" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shailene Woodley</a>) front lawn, dumped and hungover. While falling for her, Sutter realizes the errors of his past ways and aims to change his future.&nbsp;

'The Spectacular Now'

Straight-A student Jeff Chang's two best friends take him out for his 21st birthday, the night before a pivotal interview with a med school. The Hangover-esque buddy comedy is sure to make you laugh.

'21 & Over'

In this masterclass of the obsessed <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/art/new-young-artists-to-watch-2022-gallery" target="_blank" rel="noopener">artist</a> trope, Teller stars as Andrew Neiman, a student at the top music school in the U.S. While striving to become a world-famous drummer, his emotionally abusive instructor pushes him to his limits, forcing him to decide how far he'll go to be the best.&nbsp;

'Whiplash'

Loosely based on true events, Teller teams up with <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/the-row-zoe-kravitz-jonah-hill-new-project-instagram" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jonah Hill</a> to tell the story of arms dealers who are contacted by the U.S. government to supply the Afghan National Army with ammunition. The $300 million deal puts way more eyes on their shady business than before.&nbsp;

'War Dogs'

This biographical sports film follows boxer Vinny Pazienza's road to recovery after a near-fatal car accident. This inspiring comeback story is equal parts emotional and exciting.&nbsp;

'Bleed for This'

Based on the harrowing true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a crew of firefighters who put their lives on the line to fight the deadliest of fires, Only The Brave is dedicated to the lost members of the crew and their incredible sacrifices.&nbsp;

'Only the Brave'

Teller takes on the lead role in this miniseries portraying a Los Angeles detective leading a dark double life. From the director of cult-favorite films Drive and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/most-fashionable-horror-movies-style" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Neon Demon</a>, this series is as beautifully shot as it is gritty.&nbsp;

'Too Old to Die Young' 

For his latest TV role, Teller plays Albert S. Ruddy, the producer of The Godfather. The 10-episode series follows Ruddy as the film is being developed and produced.&nbsp;

'The Offer'

Taking on another iconic film franchise, Teller plays the son of "Goose" in the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/stylish-fourth-of-july-independence-day-movies-top-gun-the-sandlot" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top Gun</a> sequel. The aptly nicknamed "Rooster" joins Maverick's training group. Maverick is a perfect continuation of the action-packed <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/80s-beauty-makeup-trends-editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">'80s</a> classic.&nbsp;

'Top Gun: Maverick' 

After the success of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/tom-cruise-most-iconic-roles-top-gun-maverick-movies-films" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top Gun: Maverick</a>, the actor took on another project with a major action star. Now working alongside Chris Hemsworth, Teller jumps into the story that follows inmates in a luxurious prison who participate in experiments involving drugs.

Miles Teller's Most Iconic Roles

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