Biography
Who is Will Peltz?
Early life
Will Peltz was born in New York City on May 30, 1986. His father is billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz, and his mother is model Claudia Heffner. He grew up with a large family background.
During his youth, he focused heavily on sports and played competitive ice hockey. He advanced to play Tier III Junior hockey as a member of the Jersey Hitmen before shifting his focus toward other career paths.
Acting career
Will Peltz developed an interest in the entertainment industry after reading scripts alongside his sister Nicola. In 2009, he made the decision to relocate to Los Angeles in order to pursue professional acting opportunities, eventually securing his earliest film roles.
His career advanced significantly in 2014 when he secured a major part in Jason Reitman's drama film Men, Women & Children. During that same year, he gained broader recognition by starring in the horror film Unfriended as the character Adam Sewell. He later expanded his resume with television work, appearing in the supernatural drama series Manifest in 2021.
Family and relationships
Will Peltz comes from a large family with seven siblings, which includes his actress sister Nicola Peltz, alongside two half-siblings from previous marriages of his father. He shares a close bond with his sister Nicola, and the two have matching Hebrew tattoos on their ribs that spell out the word family.
In his personal life, he began a relationship with American fashion model Kenya Kinski-Jones in 2011. The pair announced their engagement in July 2025 and later celebrated their wedding on June 13, 2026, in Westchester County, New York.
Birthday and age
Will Peltz was born on May 30, 1986, which makes Will 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Will shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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