Ansel Elgort is a talented actor, whose popularity is growing every year more and more. He became famous for his roles in such projects as "Divergent" and "Baby on a Drive".
The actor Ansel Elgort was born in 1994, on March 14. This event took place in New York in a family that is well aware of what creativity is. Father's name is Arthur Elgort. He works as a photographer for renowned fashion magazines. Mom - Greta Barrett Holby. Works as an opera producer and director. Ansel is not the only child in the family. He has a brother and sister. But only he decided to become an actor.
short biography
Ansel Elgort was very active as a child. Therefore, the parents decided to send him to some section. The choice fell on ballet. But the future artist didn't like dancing. In addition, he was almost immediately injured, because of which he had to forget about ballet.
In parallel with his studies at school, Ansel attended acting courses and an art studio, where his first performance took place. The talented guy liked the play in the performances. So he decided to become an actor.
Passion for music
In the biography of Ansel Elgort, there was a place for music. The popular artist began to get involved in her while studying at an acting school. He released his first tracks under the pseudonym Ansolo.
For several years he managed to work with famous recording studios. Collaborated with rappers. Ansel has released several albums. Video clips were filmed for some tracks.
Film career
Telekinesis is the first project in Ansel Elgort's filmography. Received a minor role. The famous actress Chloe Grace Moretz worked with him on the set. The character played by Ansel was not remembered by either the audience or the eminent directors.
A breakthrough in the creative biography of Ansel Elgort took place thanks to the motion picture "Divergent". Before the audience appeared in the image of the brother of the main character, the role of which was played by Shailene Woodley. Together with the actress, our hero subsequently starred in the film "The Fault in Our Stars".
Actor Ansel Elgort became world famous for his role in the movie "Baby on a Drive". Before the audience, he appeared in the form of the main character. Together with him on the set worked such actors as John Bernthal, Kevin Spacey, Lily James and Jamie Foxx.
In the filmography of Ansel Elgort, it is worth highlighting such projects as Men, Women, Children, Divergent 2. Insurgent, Divergent 3. Behind the Wall, November Criminals, The Goldfinch. At the present stage, a talented guy is working on the creation of such films as "Best View" and "Tokyo Police".
Outside the set
How are things in Ansel Elgort's personal life? Little is known about the actor's novels. He was in a relationship with Violetta Komyshan. They went to school together. The girl starred in one of the artist's videos. But the romance lasted only 2 years. They parted due to Ansel's busy work schedule.
But several months passed and the couple got back together. At the present stage, they try to spend all their free time with each other.
In addition to filming movies, actor Ansel Elgort enjoys playing basketball, painting and skateboarding. He has Instagram. He regularly uploads a variety of photos, delighting his fans.
Interesting Facts
- Actor Ansel Elgort was supposed to get the lead role in the motion picture "Han Solo". However, he could not pass the final casting.
- The parents decided to name their son after the photographer Ansel Adams.
- In childhood, actor Ansel Elgort worked as a model. His father often took him with him to photographs and entrusted him with the role of an extra.
- The talented actor loves to watch the TV show "Hell's Kitchen".
- Ansel's grandmother was a Norwegian resistance fighter during World War II. Rescuing children from the Nazis, she ended up in a concentration camp.
