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Glen Powell Biography

Birth Name:Glen Thomas Powell

Birth Place:Austin, Texas, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack, Stunts

Fast Facts

  • Studied at the University of Texas before becoming an actor
  • Made his acting debut in the film "Spy Kids 3: Game Over․"
  • Frequently takes on the role of characters with aggressive personalities
  • Played lacrosse, football and baseball in high school
  • Once worked as a private football coach

Awards

  • 2016Halfway Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2017Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2017Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
  • 2023Special Honorary Award-: winner
  • 2023Family Film Award-Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film: nominated
  • 2023NMFC Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2023OFTA Film Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: Male: nominated
  • 2024Astra Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024Astra Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2024Astra Midseason Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
  • 2024Astra Midseason Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2024GWNYFCA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2024People's Choice Award-The Comedy Movie Star of the Year: nominated
  • 2025Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 2025Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2025WGA Award (Screen)-Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2026Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 2026Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated