Ansel Elgort Biography and Height
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Ansel Elgort is an American actor, singer, and DJ, born on March 14, 1994, in Manhattan, New York City. He grew up in a creative family; his father is a fashion photographer and his mother is an opera director. Elgort’s height is 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm).
Elgort attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where he studied acting and dance. He also played the piano and performed in musicals. After graduating in 2012, he briefly attended New York University but dropped out to focus on his acting career.
Ansel Elgort Career
Elgort made his acting debut in 2013 in the remake of the horror movie “Carrie.” Later that year, he starred in “Divergent,” based on the popular young adult novel series. He played the role of Caleb Prior, the brother of the main character. He reprised the role in the sequels, “Insurgent” and “Allegiant.”
In 2014, Elgort starred in “The Fault in Our Stars,” a romantic drama based on the bestselling novel. He played the male lead, Augustus Waters, alongside Shailene Woodley. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Elgort’s performance was widely praised.
Elgort continued to act in films, including “Men, Women & Children” (2014), “November Criminals” (2017), and “Baby Driver” (2017). In “Baby Driver,” he played the title character, a young getaway driver for a group of bank robbers. The film was a critical and commercial success and earned Elgort a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
In addition to his acting career, Elgort is also a singer and DJ. He released his debut single, “Thief,” in 2017 and has since released several other singles. He has also performed at music festivals and clubs around the world.
Elgort has been involved in several philanthropic efforts, including supporting the Trevor Project, a nonprofit organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth. He has also supported the Thirst Project, which aims to bring clean drinking water to communities around the world.
Elgort is known for his charming personality, good looks, and talent. He has been named one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine and has a large following on Instagram.
Ansel Elgort Movies and TV Shows
Movies:
Carrie (2013), Divergent (2014), The Fault in Our Stars (2014), Men, Women & Children (2014), Insurgent (2015), Paper Towns (2015), Allegiant (2016), Billionaire Boys Club (2018), November Criminals (2017), Baby Driver (2017), The Goldfinch (2019), West Side Story (2021)
TV Shows:
The Carrie Diaries (2013) – He appeared in one episode as a guest star.
Tokyo Vice (TBA) – He is set to star in this upcoming TV series based on the memoir of the same name by Jake Adelstein.
Ansel Elgort Net Worth
Ansel Elgort’s net worth was estimated to be around $15 million. However, it’s important to note that net worth estimates can fluctuate over time and may not be entirely accurate.