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Quick facts for kids Alex Wolff
Wolff in 2019
Born	Alexander Draper Wolff (1997-11-01) November 1, 1997 (age 27) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor musician
Years active	2005–present
Parent(s)	Michael Wolff Polly Draper
Relatives	Nat Wolff (brother) William Henry Draper Jr. (great-grandfather) William Henry Draper III (grandfather) Tim Draper (uncle) Jesse Draper (cousin)
Musical career
Genres	Pop rock indie bubblegum pop
Instruments	Vocals drums guitar keyboards
Labels	Columbia Nick Sony BMG SaddleUp RED

Alexander Draper Wolff (born November 1, 1997) is an American actor and musician. He is known for his roles in movies and for being part of a music duo with his older brother, Nat Wolff.

Alex and Nat formed a band called Nat & Alex Wolff. They have released several albums together. These include Black Sheep (2011), Public Places (2016), and Table for Two (2023).

Alex Wolff has also had a successful acting career in films. He played Spencer Gilpin in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). He also appeared in Hereditary (2018), Pig (2021), and Old (2021). In 2019, he directed his first movie, The Cat and the Moon.

About Alex Wolff

His Early Life and Family

Alex Wolff was born in Manhattan, New York City. His mother, Polly Draper, is an actress, and his father, Michael Wolff, is a jazz pianist. Alex is the younger brother of actor and musician Nat Wolff.

His family has a mix of backgrounds. His father is Jewish, and his mother is Christian. Alex comes from a well-known family. His grandfather, William Henry Draper III, was a venture capitalist. His uncle, Tim Draper, is also a venture capitalist, and his cousin, Jesse Draper, is a TV host and entrepreneur.

Alex has Tourette's syndrome, a condition that he inherited from his father.

His Acting and Music Journey

Alex Wolff started his career at a young age. In 2007, he appeared in a music video for the band Fall Out Boy. He also made guest appearances on TV shows like Mr. Troop Mom and Monk in 2009. In 2010, he acted in the HBO medical drama In Treatment.

He continued to act in movies such as The Sitter (2011) and HairBrained (2012). In 2016, he had a role in the comedy movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. He also played a part in Patriots Day, a film about the Boston Marathon bombing.

In 2018, Alex starred in the horror film Hereditary. The next year, he made his debut as a director with the movie The Cat and the Moon, which he also wrote and starred in.

In 2020, Alex took part in Acting for a Cause. This was a series of live play readings that raised money for charities. He performed in plays by famous writers like Oscar Wilde and Kenneth Lonergan.

Awards and Recognition

Alex Wolff has received awards for his acting.

• In 2013, he won a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement for Best Actor at the Brooklyn International Film Festival for his role in HairBrained.
• In 2018, he received the Auteur Award at the San Diego International Film Festival.
• In 2021, he was nominated for Best Actor at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards for his performance in the film Castle in the Ground.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

See also

In Spanish: Alex Wolff para niños