Andrew Barth Feldman
He stepped onto Broadway as a teenager, bringing a raw, youthful energy to a role about adolescent anxiety and becoming one of its youngest stars.
Born 2002 (age 24)·American actor and singer·Birthday: May 7·Generation Z
Biography
Andrew Barth Feldman didn't just dream of Broadway; he landed a leading role on it before he could vote. Growing up in New York, his theatrical journey began with local youth productions, a path that led to a national high school theater award in 2018. That victory wasn't just a trophy; it was a springboard. Within a year, at just 16, he was cast as the socially anxious title character in 'Dear Evan Hansen,' making him one of the youngest actors ever to headline a Broadway show. His performance, marked by a genuine vulnerability, proved that a teenager could carry the emotional weight of a major musical. Feldman has since navigated the transition from stage sensation to a broader career in film and television, all while maintaining his connection to the theater that launched him, representing a new generation of performers who find stardom without skipping the formative steps.
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.
Andrew was born in 2002, 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 Andrew Was Born
The biggest hits of 2002
#1 Movie
Spider-Man
Best Picture
Chicago
#1 TV Show
Friends
Andrew's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2002Born
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2007Started school
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2015Became a teenager
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
2018Could drive
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
2020Could vote
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2023Turned 21
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 24 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won a Jimmy Award (National High School Musical Theatre Award) in 2018 for his performance in 'Catch Me If You Can.'
- Became one of the youngest actors to play the title role in 'Dear Evan Hansen' on Broadway in 2019.
- Made his film debut in the 2023 comedy 'No Hard Feelings,' starring alongside Jennifer Lawrence.
Did You Know?
He was a high school junior when he won the Jimmy Award, which helped him get an agent.
He attended Harvard University, balancing his studies with his performing career.
He is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, often speaking about the themes in 'Dear Evan Hansen.'
“I'm just trying to be present in the room where it happens.”
