Biography
Who is Kian Lawley?
Early life and background
Kian Lawley was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on September 2, 1995. His family later moved to San Clemente, California, where he attended San Clemente High School. He has heritage that includes German, Irish, and Polish roots.
Growing up in California allowed him to develop his interests in digital media and performance. These early years in San Clemente provided the foundation for his eventual career in the entertainment industry.
YouTube and digital career
Kian started his path on YouTube in 2010 by launching the superkian13 channel. He later worked on several collaborative projects, such as the channel KianSam13 with Sam Pottorff in 2011. In 2012, he joined the Our2ndLife group alongside several other creators, including JC Caylen and Ricky Dillon.
The Our2ndLife channel reached over 2.8 million subscribers and went on a 19-city tour in 2014. Following the group's separation, Kian and JC Caylen launched KianAndJc in early 2015. They later produced The Reality House, a competition series that earned millions of views across multiple seasons.
Acting and television roles
Kian expanded into acting with his first feature film role in the 2015 movie The Chosen. He continued working in film with titles such as Shovel Buddies, Boo! A Madea Halloween, and Monster Party. His performance in the 2017 film Before I Fall earned him a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Drama.
On television, he starred in the series Zac & Mia, which won two Daytime Emmy Awards. Kian also worked on the comedy series H8TERS with JC Caylen. In 2018, he was accused of using racial slurs in a resurfaced video, which led to his role in The Hate U Give being recast and his departure from the CAA talent agency.
Family and personal life
Kian Lawley has been in a relationship with Ayla Woodruff since 2019. The couple has two sons together. Their first child, Coast Corey Woodruff-Lawley, was born in October 2023. Their second son, Oaklen Brian Woodruff-Lawley, was born in July 2026.
He continues to balance his life between his family and his professional work in digital media and acting. His personal life remains connected to the influencer community he has been part of for many years.
Birthday and age
Kian Lawley was born on September 2, 1995, which makes Kian 31 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Kian shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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