Levi Miller
An Australian actor who soared to early fame as a modern Peter Pan, navigating the transition from child star to mature roles.
Born 2002 (age 24)·Australian actor and model·Birthday: September 30·Generation Z
Biography
Levi Miller's entry into the global spotlight was nothing short of a storybook launch, cast as the titular boy who wouldn't grow up in Joe Wright's 2015 fantasy film 'Pan.' Born in 2002 in Brisbane, his natural screen presence landed him the role after open auditions. Rather than being typecast by this massive debut, Miller deliberately sought out varied projects to build a more complex filmography. He pivoted to horror with the clever home-invasion thriller 'Better Watch Out,' and stepped into Disney's ambitious adaptation of 'A Wrinkle in Time.' These choices demonstrated a clear intent to evolve beyond his initial child-star identity. He has continued to work steadily in independent films and television, including the Australian series 'American Born Chinese,' quietly building a career on his own terms away from the glare of his first major flight.
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.
Levi 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 Levi Was Born
The biggest hits of 2002
#1 Movie
Spider-Man
Best Picture
Chicago
#1 TV Show
Friends
Levi'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
- Landed the lead role of Peter Pan in the major studio film 'Pan' at the age of twelve.
- Starred as Calvin in Disney's film adaptation of the classic novel 'A Wrinkle in Time.'
- Played a central role in the critically acclaimed horror-comedy 'Better Watch Out.'
Did You Know?
He was discovered for 'Pan' through a nationwide open audition process in Australia.
He is also a successful model, having featured in campaigns for brands like Polo Ralph Lauren.
He played the role of Luke in the Australian TV series 'The Enfield Haunting.'
“I'm just trying to find the truth in a scene, to make it feel real.”
