Biography
Who is Armie Hammer?
Early life and family background
Armie Hammer: Armand Douglas Hammer was born in Santa Monica, California, on August 28, 1986. His father, Michael Armand Hammer, managed several businesses including a film production company. His mother, Dru Ann, worked as a bank loan officer. He has a younger brother named Viktor. The family moved frequently during his childhood, living in the Cayman Islands for five years before eventually settling in the Los Angeles area.
During his time in the Cayman Islands, he attended Faulkner's Academy in Governor's Harbour and Grace Christian Academy in West Bay. Back in California as a teenager, he enrolled at Los Angeles Baptist High School. He left high school in the eleventh grade to focus on professional acting. Later, he pursued additional studies through courses at Pasadena City College and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
Initial acting roles and breakthrough
His career began with guest appearances on television shows such as Arrested Development, Veronica Mars, Gossip Girl, and Desperate Housewives. His transition to film started with minor roles in Flicka and the psychological thriller Blackout. He landed his first lead role playing Christian evangelist Billy Graham in the 2008 film Billy: The Early Years. This role earned him a nomination for a Faith and Values Award.
He gained wider recognition in 2010 for his portrayal of twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in David Fincher's The Social Network. To prepare for the roles, he and co-star Josh Pence underwent extensive training to learn to row and to sync their physical movements. The film earned critical acclaim, including a Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work. Following this, he played Clyde Tolson in the 2011 biographical drama J. Edgar alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.
Major film projects and career progression
Throughout the 2010s, he appeared in several prominent films across different genres. In 2012, he played Prince Andrew Alcott in Mirror Mirror. The following year, he starred in the title role of the western film The Lone Ranger, which featured Johnny Depp. In 2015, he played the character Illya Kuryakin in the action film The Man from U.N.C.L.E., directed by Guy Ritchie.
He starred as Oliver in the 2017 romantic drama Call Me by Your Name, an adaptation of the novel by André Aciman. His performance earned nominations for multiple awards, including a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. He also appeared in other well-known films such as The Birth of a Nation, Nocturnal Animals, and Free Fire. In 2018, he played Martin D. Ginsburg in the biographical film On the Basis of Sex and appeared in a Broadway production of Straight White Men.
Legal issues and return to work
In 2021, he faced accusations of sexual and emotional abuse from three women. Following these allegations, he left several acting projects and was dropped by his talent agency and publicist. He denied all accusations made against him. The Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County District Attorney conducted an investigation into the claims. They ultimately declined to file criminal charges, citing insufficient evidence. He returned to acting in 2025.
Birthday and age
Armie Hammer was born on August 28, 1986, which makes Armie 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Armie shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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