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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 "Alex" Wolff (born November 1, 1997) is an American actor and musician. He first became known for starring with his older brother, Nat, in the Nickelodeon TV show The Naked Brothers Band (2007–2009). His mother, Polly Draper, created the show. Alex's father, Michael Wolff, helped produce the show's music albums. These albums, The Naked Brothers Band (2007) and I Don't Want to Go to School (2008), were popular on the Billboard 200 charts.

After the Nickelodeon series, Alex and Nat formed a music group called Nat & Alex Wolff. They released albums like Black Sheep (2011), Public Places (2016), and Table for Two (2023). Alex also focused on acting in movies. Some of his well-known roles include My Friend Dahmer (2017), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Hereditary (2018), Pig (2021), and Old (2021). He also directed a movie called The Cat and the Moon (2019).

About Alex Wolff

Early Life and Family

Alex Wolff was born on November 1, 1997, in Manhattan, New York. His mother, Polly Draper, is an actress and filmmaker. His father, Michael Wolff, is a jazz musician. Alex has an older brother named Nat Wolff, who is also an actor and musician.

Alex has a condition called Tourette's syndrome. This condition causes people to make sudden, repeated movements or sounds that they cannot control. He inherited it from his father.

When Alex and Nat were very young, they once climbed out of the bathtub. They called themselves "the naked brothers band." This fun moment later inspired the name of their Nickelodeon TV show. As a child, Alex taught himself to play the saxophone. He also learned to play the drums by watching videos of the famous drummer Ringo Starr.

The Naked Brothers Band Show

The Nickelodeon show The Naked Brothers Band was very successful. It ran for three seasons. However, Alex's parents decided to end the series in 2009. They wanted Alex and Nat to have a normal school life. The show's filming schedule was making it hard for them to attend school regularly.

Alex Wolff's Career Journey

Starting in Entertainment

Alex began acting at age 6 in a musical comedy film. It was called The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie. His mother wrote and directed this film. It was shown at the Hamptons International Film Festival in 2005.

When Alex was 9, the film became a TV series for Nickelodeon. This was the show The Naked Brothers Band (2007–2009). His mother also created, wrote, and directed the TV series. Alex helped with the music for both the film and the show. He wrote lyrics, sang, and played instruments. His father produced and oversaw the music. The show's two soundtrack albums were very popular. One song, "Crazy Car," even reached #83 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

Acting in Movies

After the Nickelodeon show, Alex focused on movies. In 2015, he starred in the indie drama Coming Through the Rye. In 2016, he had a role in the comedy movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. He also played a role in the drama Patriots Day.

In 2017, Alex starred in the movie My Friend Dahmer. He also played Spencer Gilpin in the adventure film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. He returned as Spencer in Jumanji: The Next Level in 2019. In 2018, he appeared in the supernatural horror film Hereditary.

Alex made his first movie as a director in 2019. It was called The Cat and the Moon. He also wrote the movie and starred in it. More recently, he acted in Pig (2021) and Old (2021). In 2024, he was in A Quiet Place: Day One.

Music and Other Projects

Alex and his brother Nat continue to make music together as Nat & Alex Wolff. They have released several albums. In 2024, they started touring with the famous singer Billie Eilish. They are the opening act for her concerts across the United States.

Awards and Recognition

Alex Wolff has received several awards for his work. For The Naked Brothers Band film and series, he won the Audience Award for a Family Feature Film in 2005. He also received a Broadcast Music, Inc. Cable Award in 2007. He was nominated for a Young Artist Award in both 2008 and 2009.

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

Alex Wolff's Film and TV Roles

Movies

Television Shows

Music Videos

Images for kids

• The Sitter (2011) - Alex Wolff.jpg

  Alex Wolff in The Sitter (2011)

• Patriots Day (2016) - Alex Wolff.jpg

  Alex Wolff in Patriots Day (2016)

• Thoroughbreds (2017) - Alex Wolff.jpg

  Alex Wolff in Thoroughbreds (2017)

• Dude (2018) - Alex Wolff.jpg

  Alex Wolff in Dude (2018)

• Human Capital (2019) - Alex Wolff.jpg

  Alex Wolff in Human Capital (2019)

See also

In Spanish: Alex Wolff para niños