Eminem ventured into acting, most notably with his role in the semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile. Here are the key events of his acting career.
2002
Release of 8 Mile
Eminem starred in the semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile, directed by Curtis Hanson, which was a critical and commercial success.
March 23, 2003
Academy Award for 'Lose Yourself'
Eminem won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Lose Yourself,' featured in 8 Mile. He did not attend the ceremony, and the award was accepted by his friend and producer Luis Resto.