Keiynan Lonsdale
An Australian actor and singer who brings vibrant authenticity to screen roles and pop music while championing LGBTQ+ visibility.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Australian actor and singer·Birthday: December 19·Millennials
Biography
Keiynan Lonsdale moves with a dancer's grace and a rebel's heart, crafting a career that defies easy categorization. He first caught attention in Australia's 'Dance Academy,' but it was his electrifying entrance as Kid Flash on 'The Flash' that launched him into global fandom. Lonsdale didn't just play a speedster; he infused Wally West with a joyful, magnetic energy that resonated deeply. His role in the groundbreaking film 'Love, Simon' as Bram, a confident and openly gay character, was a personal and professional milestone, coming shortly after he publicly came out. Off-screen, he channels that same fearless honesty into his music, creating infectious pop anthems that explore identity, love, and self-acceptance. Lonsdale operates as a multi-hyphenate creative, using each platform not just for entertainment, but to model a life lived without apology, inspiring a generation to embrace their own rhythm.
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.
Keiynan was born in 1991, 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 Keiynan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Keiynan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
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
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the fan-favorite role of Wally West / Kid Flash across the CW's 'The Flash' and 'Legends of Tomorrow.'
- Starred as Abraham 'Bram' Greenfeld in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film 'Love, Simon.'
- Released his debut studio album, 'Rainbow Boy,' in 2020, a collection of personal songs about his identity.
- Began his career as a principal cast member on the Australian teen drama series 'Dance Academy.'
Did You Know?
He is a trained dancer in styles including hip-hop, ballet, and jazz.
Lonsdale temporarily lived out of a suitcase and traveled the world after leaving 'The Flash' to focus on music and self-discovery.
He designed some of his own clothing for his music video 'Kiss the Boy.'
He has Nigerian ancestry on his mother's side.
“I don't want to just be an actor who happens to be gay, or a musician who happens to be black. I want to be all of those things, unapologetically.”
