Feb 20, 1987
Pisces
Downington, PA
38 years old
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Movie Actor
Miles Teller – In-Depth Introduction
Full Name, Age & Origins
Miles Alexander Teller was born on February 20, 1987, in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. He’s currently 38 years old and celebrated his birthday under the sign of Pisces .
Family & Early Life
Miles is the son of Merry Teller, a real-estate agent, and Michael Teller, a nuclear power plant engineer. He has two older sisters, Erin and Dana. His family roots include Russian Jewish ancestry on his father’s side, with additional English and Irish heritage . At age 12, his family moved from Pennsylvania to Citrus County, Florida, granting him a diverse upbringing. In high school, he excelled in multiple musical instruments—alto sax, drums, piano, and guitar—led the drama club, and played competitive baseball, even dreaming of turning pro .
Education & Training
Teller graduated from Lecanto High School in Florida and went on to study at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, earning a BFA in drama in 2009. He focused on method acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute and refined his screen technique at Stonestreet Studios .
Early Career & Breakthrough
He made his feature debut in "Rabbit Hole" (2010), handpicked by Nicole Kidman. His performance in "The Spectacular Now" (2013) earned a Special Jury Award at Sundance. In "Whiplash" (2014), he delivered a gripping performance as drummer Andrew Neiman, earning critical acclaim and nominations—including a BAFTA Rising Star nod .
Major Roles & Film Highlights
"Divergent" trilogy (2014–2016): Played Jeanine’s brother Peter Hayes.
"Fantastic Four" (2015): Cast as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic.
"War Dogs" (2016): Starred as David Packouz in this true-arms-dealer story .
"Bleed for This" (2016): Gained 30 pounds to portray boxer Vinny Paz with discipline and praise.
Recent & Upcoming Projects
"Top Gun: Maverick" (2022): Played Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw. Despite initial hesitation, his performance marked a major career resurgence .
"The Gorge" (2025): Starred in this Apple TV+ sci-fi romance/horror thriller, performing most stunts alongside Anya Taylor-Joy .
Upcoming films include "Eternity" (romantic comedy with Elizabeth Olson) and "Paper Tiger" (crime drama with Adam Driver & Scarlett Johansson), both currently in production .
TV & Music Video Appearances
He headlined Amazon’s "Too Old to Die Young" (2019) as Martin Jones and led in Paramount+’s miniseries "The Offer" (2022) about The Godfather production, also serving as executive producer . Additionally, he appeared in Taylor Swift’s “I Bet You Think About Me” music video and co-starred with his wife in a Bud Light Super Bowl ad (2023) .
Personal Life & Resilience
Miles married model Keleigh Sperry in September 2019, after a romantic proposal in South Africa in 2017. They tragically lost their home in the 2025 Palisades Fire but have remained resilient . He also survived a serious car crash in 2007, which left him with facial scars but a renewed perspective on life .
