Bijou Phillips transitioned into acting, appearing in various films and television shows.
1999
Film Debut
Phillips made her film debut in a brief role in the independent drama 'Sugar Town'.
1999
First Major Film Role
Phillips had her first major film role in James Toback's drama 'Black and White', opposite Robert Downey Jr., Jared Leto, Brooke Shields, and Elijah Wood.
2000
Breakthrough Role
Phillips appeared in 'Almost Famous', which further established her acting career.
2001
Critical Acclaim
Phillips was cast in 'Bully', which led 'The Hollywood Reporter' to name her one of 2002's 'Shooting Stars of Tomorrow'.
2004
Leading Roles
Phillips starred opposite Jeff Bridges and Kim Basinger in 'The Door in the Floor', a film adaptation of John Irving's novel 'A Widow For One Year'.
2005
Diverse Roles
Phillips completed a leading role opposite Anne Hathaway in 'Havoc', directed by Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Barbara Kopple.
2007
Horror Film
Phillips appeared in 'Hostel: Part II', a horror film that further showcased her versatility.
2008
Comedic Roles
Phillips starred in 'Choke', with Anjelica Huston and Sam Rockwell, and played 'Nancy Spungen' in 'Chelsea on the Rocks', directed by Abel Ferrara.
2010-2013
Television Role
Phillips played the recurring role of Lucy Carlyle on the television series 'Raising Hope'.
