Ezra Miller
An actor whose intense and unconventional performances in indie dramas made them a compelling figure before stepping into the heart of a superhero franchise.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American actor·Birthday: September 30·Millennials
Biography
Ezra Miller announced themselves not with blockbuster fanfare, but with a series of unsettling, magnetically watchable independent film performances. Their breakout role as the troubled title character in *We Need to Talk About Kevin* was a chilling study in malevolence, showcasing a rare ability to embody disturbing complexity. This was followed by the vulnerable, charismatic Patrick in *The Perks of Being a Wallflower*, proving their range could swing to heartfelt sensitivity. Miller's androgynous style and open identification as queer and non-binary made them a distinctive presence off-screen as well. This unique persona found a massive platform when they were cast as The Flash in the DC Extended Universe, bringing a nervy, eccentric energy to the superhero role across several films. Their career, marked by a commitment to artistic and musical side projects with their band, has navigated a path from arthouse darling to mainstream face, all while maintaining an aura of intriguing otherness.
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.
Ezra was born in 1992, 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 Ezra Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Ezra's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
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
2005Became a teenager
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
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
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
2013Turned 21
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
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Delivered a critically acclaimed performance as the sinister Kevin Khatchadourian in *We Need to Talk About Kevin*.
- Starred as Patrick in the beloved coming-of-age film adaptation *The Perks of Being a Wallflower*.
- Portrayed The Flash in the DC Extended Universe, including *Zack Snyder's Justice League* and the solo film *The Flash*.
- Played Credence Barebone in the *Fantastic Beasts* film series.
Did You Know?
They are a vocalist and musician for the band Sons of an Illustrious Father.
Miller identifies as queer and uses they/them pronouns.
They are a practitioner of the Japanese martial art of kendo.
Their first feature film role was in Antonio Campos's *Afterschool* in 2008.
“I'm queer. I have a lot of really wonderful friends who are of very different sexes and genders. I am very much in love with no one in particular.”
