Oct 21, 1988
Libra
Austin, TX
36 years old
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TV Actor
Name & Birth Details
Full Name: Glen Thomas Powell Jr.
Date of Birth: October 21, 1988
Place of Birth: Austin, Texas, USA
Age & Family Background
At 36 years old (as of mid-2025), Glen is the eldest of three siblings. His father, Glen Powell Sr., is an executive coach (with Polish and Lipka Tatar roots), and his mother, Cyndy, was a homemaker. He has two sisters: Lauren, who lives in Houston, and Leslie, a singer .
Early Life & Education
Raised in Austin, Glen attended Westwood High School, where he played football and lacrosse. After graduation in 2007, he enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin’s Moody College of Communication, majoring in Radio‑Television‑Film. Though he initially left to pursue acting in Hollywood, he's been working to complete his degree, aiming for graduation by 2025 .
Acting Beginnings
Glen’s first acting role came in 2003 in Spy Kids 3‑D: Game Over, appearing as "Long‑Fingered Boy." His early career included guest spots on TV series like CSI: Miami, NCIS, Without a Trace, and Rizzoli & Isles, followed by supporting roles in films such as Fast Food Nation (2006) and The Great Debaters (2007)—the latter connecting him with Denzel Washington and his first Hollywood agent .
Rise to Recognition
From 2014, Glen began landing more substantial parts:
A hacker in The Expendables 3 (2014)
Stanford University jock in Everybody Wants Some!! (2016)
Astronaut John Glenn in Hidden Figures (2016)
His TV work also included a breakout turn as Chad Radwell in Scream Queens (2015–16).
Breakthrough & Leading Man Status
Glen’s portrayal of Lieutenant Jake “Hangman” Seresin in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) catapulted him into mainstream fame. Tom Cruise personally persuaded him to embrace the role and even sponsored his pilot training, cementing his image as a polished leading man .
He followed up with celebrated roles in:
Devotion (2022), which he also executive produced
Hit Man (2023), his co-written and -produced film, earning Golden Globe recognition and critical acclaim
The rom-com Anyone But You (2023), a sleeper hit that grossed over US$220 million
Twisters (2024), showcasing his charisma in disaster‑blockbuster territory
Writing, Producing & Future Projects
Beyond acting, Glen has developed a strong creative voice:
Co-writes and produces select films (e.g. Hit Man)
Set to co-create, write, and star in Hulu’s Chad Powers (premiering in 2025)
Attached as lead in an upcoming J.J. Abrams fantasy film alongside Jenna Ortega and Samuel L. Jackson
Personal Life & Interests
A licensed pilot, thanks to Tom Cruise’s support
A proud Texas Longhorns football supporter and native Texan
In 2024, he returned from Los Angeles to Austin to reconnect with family, celebrate his sisters’ milestones, and finalize his college degree
Ventured into food entrepreneurship with his own condiment brand, Smash Kitchen, inspired by his grandmother and family gatherings
Awards & Recognition
Shared in Hidden Figures’ SAG Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance (2017)
Nominated for Golden Globe (2025) for Hit Man
Earned praise from the Austin Film Critics Association and People’s Choice Awards
Summary
Glen Powell has evolved from a determined Texan kid into a versatile Hollywood powerhouse: actor, writer, producer—and soon, auteur. With major roles in Top Gun: Maverick, Anyone But You, and Twisters, plus critical acclaim in Hit Man, he's also stepping behind the camera and into the writer’s room. Grounded by his Texan roots, family ties, and pilot’s license, Glen’s blend of charm, talent, and ambition makes him one of Hollywood’s most compelling rising stars.
