Noah Centineo
An actor who rode a wave of Netflix romantic comedies to become the definitive internet boyfriend of the late 2010s.
Born 1996 (age 30)·American actor·Birthday: May 9·Millennials
Biography
Noah Centineo's path to fame was a slow burn that suddenly ignited. He cut his teeth on the Disney and Nickelodeon circuit, playing the standard nice guys and teen heartthrobs in shows like 'Austin & Ally'. His role as Jesus Adams Foster on the Freeform drama 'The Fosters' gave him deeper material and a loyal fanbase, but it was a strategic pivot to streaming that made him a household name. In 2018, he starred as the charming, vulnerable Peter Kavinsky in 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before', a film that captured the cultural zeitgeist and turned Centineo into Netflix's premier romantic lead. Overnight, he became the subject of countless social media edits and magazine covers, embodying a specific brand of earnest, sweater-wearing charm. While navigating the pressures of sudden fame, he has since branched into action films and more dramatic roles, attempting to define a career that extends beyond the genre that made him famous.
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.
Noah was born in 1996, 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 Noah Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Noah's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
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
2012Could drive
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
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Peter Kavinsky in the massively popular Netflix film trilogy 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before', defining a generation of teen romance.
- Played a leading role for five seasons on the Freeform drama series 'The Fosters' as Jesus Adams Foster.
- Headlined multiple Netflix original films in a short span, including 'Sierra Burgess Is a Loser' and 'The Perfect Date'.
- Transitioned to blockbuster filmmaking with a role as Albert Rothstein in the DC superhero film 'Black Adam'.
Did You Know?
He was a nationally ranked lacrosse player in high school before focusing on acting.
Centineo is the founder of a mindfulness and mental health platform called 'Thank You For Listening'.
He initially auditioned for the role of John Ambrose McClaren in 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' before being cast as Peter Kavinsky.
He dropped out of community college after one semester to pursue acting full-time.
“I think the most attractive thing in the world is somebody who is comfortable in their own skin.”
