Alex Wolff
He evolved from a child star on a family sitcom into a compelling actor who anchors intense psychological thrillers.
Born 1997 (age 29)·American actor and musician·Birthday: November 1·Generation Z
Biography
Alex Wolff’s career began in the living room. As a pre-teen, he starred with his brother Nat in the Nickelodeon series 'The Naked Brothers Band,' a project created by their mother. Rather than remain in that bubblegum pop universe, Wolff deliberately steered into darker, more complex territory. He honed his craft with a ferocious work ethic, landing roles in films that demanded emotional vulnerability and raw physicality. His breakout came with the harrowing 'Hereditary,' where his portrayal of a traumatized teenager announced a serious dramatic talent. He followed this with leading roles in 'Pig' opposite Nicolas Cage and the survival thriller 'Old,' proving his range and fearlessness. Wolff, who also writes and performs music, has built a career defined not by his famous-family beginnings, but by a clear-eyed commitment to challenging, actor-driven projects.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Alex was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alex Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Alex's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Peter Graham in Ari Aster's critically acclaimed horror film 'Hereditary' (2018).
- Co-wrote, directed, and starred in the coming-of-age drama 'The Cat and the Moon' (2019).
- Played a lead role in M. Night Shyamalan's thriller 'Old' (2021).
- Delivered a praised supporting performance as the Amir in Nicolas Cage's 'Pig' (2021).
Did You Know?
He and his brother Nat performed as The Naked Brothers Band, releasing albums that charted on the Billboard 200.
His mother, Polly Draper, is the actress and writer who created 'The Naked Brothers Band' TV series.
He is an accomplished drummer and has contributed music to the soundtracks of films he has acted in.
“I'm not interested in playing the likable guy; I want to play the real guy.”
