Jacob Elordi
He transformed from a teen heartthrob in Netflix's 'The Kissing Booth' into a magnetic, critically praised actor commanding Hollywood's attention.
Born 1997 (age 29)·Australian actor·Birthday: June 26·Generation Z
Biography
Jacob Elordi was born in Brisbane, Australia, and his path to acting was not a straight shot. He worked as a dishwasher and a door-to-door salesman before landing his breakout role as Noah Flynn in the 'The Kissing Booth' film series, a part that catapulted him to global fame among young audiences. Rather than be confined by this teen idol status, Elordi deliberately sought complex, challenging roles. His turn as the manipulative Nate Jacobs in HBO's 'Euphoria' showcased a darker, more intense range, earning him widespread critical recognition. He further cemented his serious actor credentials with a towering, physically imposing performance as Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla', and a nuanced portrayal of a conflicted law student in Emerald Fennell's 'Saltburn'. Elordi's career trajectory reflects a calculated and successful effort to redefine himself, moving from streaming service sensation to a compelling presence in auteur-driven cinema.
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.
Jacob 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 Jacob Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Jacob'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
- Received a Critics' Choice Movie Award nomination for his role as Elvis Presley in 'Priscilla'.
- Won two AACTA Awards for his performance in the Australian series 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'.
- Earned a BAFTA TV Award nomination for his supporting role in the drama 'Euphoria'.
Did You Know?
He is 6 feet 5 inches tall, a height that has become a distinctive part of his on-screen presence.
Before acting, he was a competitive swimmer in his youth in Australia.
He hosted an episode of 'Saturday Night Live' in January 2024.
“I'm not interested in playing a version of myself for the rest of my life.”
