Taylor Zakhar Perez
An American actor who leveraged viral rom-com charm in 'The Kissing Booth' into a leading-man role advocating for LGBTQ+ representation in 'Red, White & Royal Blue'.
Born 1991 (age 35)·American actor·Birthday: December 24·Millennials
Biography
Taylor Zakhar Perez played Alex Claremont-Diaz, the son of the U.S. President who falls for a British prince, in Amazon's 'Red, White & Royal Blue.' His breakout came via Netflix's 'The Kissing Booth' sequels, where his portrayal of the charming Marco earned him instant internet fame. Rather than typecasting, that role became a springboard. He showed comedic chops in the 1970s-set series 'Minx.' But his defining moment arrived with the romantic comedy on Amazon. Perez delivered a performance both swoon-worthy and substantively political. He championed a major LGBTQ+ love story with warmth, intelligence, and palpable chemistry, transforming himself from a rom-com interest into a symbol of inclusive storytelling.
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.
Taylor 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 Taylor Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Taylor'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
- Starred as Alex Claremont-Diaz in the critically acclaimed LGBTQ+ romantic comedy film 'Red, White & Royal Blue'.
- Played a series regular role in the HBO Max comedy series 'Minx' for its second season.
- Gained international recognition for his role as Marco in 'The Kissing Booth 2' and 'The Kissing Booth 3'.
Did You Know?
He is of Mexican, Greek, and Arab descent.
Perez is a trained singer and studied vocal performance at college.
He is an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about his own therapy journey.
“I want to tell stories that feel honest, even when they're wrapped in fantasy.”
