Beau Mirchoff
He navigated the cringe-worthy halls of high school on MTV and matured into nuanced roles exploring modern relationships and identity.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American and Canadian actor·Birthday: January 13·Millennials
Biography
Beau Mirchoff carved out his niche portraying the complicated, often frustrating, but ultimately human boys next door. He first gained a dedicated fanbase as Matty McKibben on MTV's 'Awkward,' perfectly capturing the messy blend of insecurity and swagger that defines teenage masculinity. Mirchoff didn't get stuck in teen drama purgatory; he smoothly transitioned to more adult fare, exploring sexual fluidity and polyamory as the charmingly conflicted Jamie on 'Good Trouble.' His career, spanning both American and Canadian productions, showcases a consistent ability to find the relatable core in characters navigating the turbulent waters of love and self-discovery in the 21st century.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Beau was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Beau Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Beau's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
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
2010Turned 21
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
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the central love interest Matty McKibben for all five seasons of MTV's hit series 'Awkward.'
- Starred as Jamie Hunter, a key figure in a complex polyamorous relationship, on the Freeform drama 'Good Trouble.'
- Played the lead role of Ford Halstead in the surreal Starz series 'Now Apocalypse.'
Did You Know?
He holds dual citizenship in the United States and Canada.
Mirchoff originally auditioned for the role of Jake on 'Awkward,' which ultimately went to Brett Davern.
He is an avid hockey fan and player.
“I'm drawn to characters who are flawed but trying.”
