Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Writer, Screenwriter, Stunt performer, Actor, Film producer
Birthday
(Friday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
American English, English
Residences
Los Angeles
Education
University of Texas at Austin, Westwood High School
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Year context
Born in 1988 -- Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie; Ronald Reagan was US president
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Career
Career spanning 14 years (2012-2026)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Dragon
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
54
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Filmography (14)
How to Make a Killing
Becket Redfellow
The Great Beyond
The Great Beyond
Film
Chad Powers
Russ Holliday / Chad Powers
Hit Man
Gary Johnson
Twisters
Tyler
Anyone But You
Ben
Top Gun: Maverick
Lt. Jake 'Hangman' Seresin
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous
Dave (voice)
Hidden Figures
John Glenn
Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny
Film
Biography
Glen Thomas Powell Jr. (born October 21, 1988) is an American actor. He began his career with minor roles on television and in films such as Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) and Fast Food Nation (2006). Powell acted in the action film The Expendables 3 (2014), the comedy-horror series Scream Queens (2015–2016), the teen comedy Everybody Wants Some!! (2016), the historical romance The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018), and the romantic comedy Set It Up (2018). He also portrayed astronaut John Glenn in Hidden Figures (2016) and aviator Tom Hudner in Devotion (2022).
Powell became famous for starring in the action film Top Gun: Maverick (2022) and the romantic comedy Anyone but You (2023). He has since starred in the dark comedy Hit Man(2023), which he also co-wrote and produced, and in the disaster film Twisters (2024). His performance in the former earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Glen Powell?
Glen Powell is 37 years old, born on .
Where was Glen Powell born?
Glen Powell was born in Austin, Texas, USA.
What movies or shows has Glen Powell been in?
Glen Powell has 14 credits in our database. Notable titles include How to Make a Killing (2026), The Great Beyond (2026), Chad Powers (2025), Hit Man (2024), Twisters (2024).
What is Glen Powell known for?
Glen Powell is primarily known as an actor. Glen Thomas Powell Jr. (born October 21, 1988) is an American actor. He began his career with minor roles on television and in films such as Spy…
Where can I find more information about Glen Powell?
You can find more about Glen Powell on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.