ANSEL ELGORT

Full Name, Age & Place of Birth

Ansel Elgort (born March 14, 1994) hails from New York City, where he was born in Manhattan. As of mid‑2025, he is 31 years old. 

Artistic Family & Early Influences

Ansel was born into a creatively rich household—his father, Arthur Elgort, is a renowned fashion photographer for Vogue, and his mother, Grethe Barrett Holby, is an opera director. His maternal grandmother, Aase‑Grethe, was active in the Norwegian resistance during WWII, helping Jewish children safely reach Sweden. He has two siblings: Warren (film editor) and Sophie (photographer) .

Arts Training & Off-Broadway Debut

Ansel explored ballet at age nine, later studying at LaGuardia High School and performing at Stagedoor Manor. His first professional stage appearance came just after turning 18 in the Off-Broadway production Regrets (March 2012), signaling his early commitment to acting .

Breakthrough in Film

He debuted on screen as Tommy Ross in the horror remake Carrie (2013). Success followed quickly: starring roles as Caleb Prior in Divergent and Augustus Waters in The Fault in Our Stars (both 2014) catapulted him into teen-star status .

Star in Baby Driver & Recent Projects

In 2017, Ansel took the leading role in Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, earning Golden Globe nods for his performance . He also starred in Spielberg's West Side Story (2021) and headlined HBO Max's Tokyo Vice (2022–2024) as journalist Jake Adelstein, also serving as an executive producer .

Musical Pursuits as Ansølo

Beyond acting, Ansel creates electronic music under the alias Ansølo. He debuted with records like Unite (2014) and Totem, performed at major festivals, and signed with Island/Universal. His touring and remixes reflect his artistic versatility .

Public Reappearance & Creative Direction

Following allegations from 2020, Ansel kept a low profile until a rare red‑carpet return at Glengarry Glen Ross on Broadway in March 2025. He attended with long hair and carried a camera—an homage to his father’s influence .

Personal Life & Character

Known as introspective and multi-talented, he’s family‑oriented and socially conscious, having fundraised for COVID‑19 relief. Earlier he was in a long‑term relationship with Violetta Komyshan, which ended in 2022 .

Future Endeavors & Evolving Legacy

Ansel is set to star in If You Could See Me Now, expanding his presence into literary adaptations and adult roles. Whether on screen or behind decks, his career spans acting, music, and production—showcasing a multi-dimensional talent dedicated to creative growth.