Biography
Who is Alden Ehrenreich?
Early life and education
Alden Ehrenreich Caleb Ehrenreich was born in Los Angeles on November 22, 1989. He is the only child of interior designer Sari Newmann and accountant Mark Ehrenreich. His stepfather is the orthodontist Harry Aronowitz. Raised in the Reconstructionist Judaism tradition, he traces his ancestry to immigrants from Hungary, Austria, Poland, and Russia.
He attended Palisades Elementary School and later Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences in Santa Monica. After high school, he enrolled in the New York University Tisch School of the Arts to study at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, though he did not complete his degree.
Acting beginnings
His path into the industry began unexpectedly. Steven Spielberg discovered him after viewing a comedy video created by Alden and a friend for a bat mitzvah reception. In the clip, the young performer was seen running around in a kimono. This initial exposure led to representation and subsequent television appearances, including roles on Supernatural and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
In 2007, he secured the role of Bennie Tetrocini in the Francis Ford Coppola film Tetro, which premiered in 2009. He also appeared in another Coppola project, Twixt, in 2011. During this period, he co-founded a creative group called The Collectin with his friend Zoë Worth, which brought together various industry professionals to collaborate on film and theater projects.
Career breakthroughs
The year 2013 marked a busier phase in his film career. He appeared in the adaptation of Beautiful Creatures as Ethan Wate, starred in the thriller Stoker, and played the stepson of Cate Blanchett in Blue Jasmine. His breakthrough arrived in 2016 with the Coen brothers comedy Hail, Caesar!.
Critics specifically highlighted his performance as Hobie Doyle, which brought him broader public attention. That same year, he appeared in the romantic drama Rules Don't Apply and later the 2017 film The Yellow Birds. He gained international visibility when he took on the title role of Han Solo in the 2018 film Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Recent projects and theater
In recent years, he has continued to work in both film and television. He starred in the dystopian series Brave New World in 2020. His 2023 projects included the comedy Cocaine Bear, the thriller Fair Play, and a role in Christopher Nolan's biographical film Oppenheimer. He also portrayed Ezekiel Stane in the Marvel miniseries Ironheart. His 2025 credits include the horror film Weapons.
In 2026, he made his Broadway debut in the play Becky Shaw at the Helen Hayes Theatre. This performance earned him both a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play and a Drama Desk Award.
Birthday and age
Alden Ehrenreich was born on November 22, 1989, which makes Alden 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Alden shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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