Glen Powell Age: Biography, Movies, Wife, Height, Movies and TV Shows, Net Worth

Glen Thomas Powell Jr. (born October 21, 1988) is an American actor, producer, writer, and occasional singer. He is known for his charismatic screen presence and quick wit. Powell shines in both action blockbusters and romantic comedies. He first gained attention with small roles in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) and The Expendables 3 (2014). He broke through with supporting parts in Everybody Wants Some!! (2016), Hidden Figures (2016), and the horror-comedy series Scream Queens (2015–2016). Powell became a major star with his role as cocky pilot Jake “Hangman” Seresin in Top Gun: Maverick (2022).

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He followed this with the surprise hit romantic comedy Anyone but You (2023) opposite Sydney Sweeney, the praised dark comedy Hit Man (2023–2024 Netflix release), and the summer blockbuster Twisters (2024). In 2025, he starred in and co-created the comedy series Chad Powers, playing a washed-up football player who disguises himself to make a comeback. Powell is also a licensed pilot, a die-hard Texas Longhorns fan, and a frequent collaborator with directors like Richard Linklater and Edgar Wright. As of early 2026, at age 37, he remains one of Hollywood’s most in-demand leading men. His upcoming projects include How to Make a Killing (2026), The Great Beyond (2027), and an untitled Judd Apatow romantic comedy.

Here is a quick overview of key facts about Glen Powell:

Full Name	Glen Thomas Powell Jr.
Date of Birth	October 21, 1988
Age (as of January 2026)	37 years old
Birthplace	Austin, Texas, USA
Height	6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)
Occupation	Actor, Producer, Writer, Singer (occasional)
Relationship Status	Single (as of early 2026)
Net Worth (2025–2026 estimate)	Approximately $10–15 million

Biography

Glen Thomas Powell Jr. was born on October 21, 1988, in Austin, Texas, to Glen Powell Sr., an executive coach, and Cyndy Powell, a homemaker. He has two sisters and grew up in a supportive family environment that encouraged creativity and sports. Powell attended Westwood High School in Austin, where he played football and lacrosse and showed early interest in performing. After graduating in 2007, he enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) in the Radio-Television-Film program, calling his first year there “the greatest year of [his] entire life.” He left UT after one year to pursue acting full-time in Los Angeles, but has repeatedly expressed his intention to finish his degree. As of November 2025, he is enrolled in UT’s Radio-Television-Film program, taking classes over Zoom, with plans to complete his studies by spring 2027.

Powell’s acting career began early with a small role in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) alongside Antonio Banderas and Sylvester Stallone. He worked steadily in TV guest spots (Jack & Bobby, CSI: Miami, NCIS, Without a Trace, Rizzoli & Isles, The Lying Game) and small film parts (The Dark Knight Rises, Stuck in Love). In 2014, he appeared in The Expendables 3 alongside Stallone and Banderas. His breakthrough came with Richard Linklater’s Everybody Wants Some!! (2016), where he played college baseball player Finn, earning praise for his natural charisma. That same year, he portrayed astronaut John Glenn in the Oscar-nominated Hidden Figures.

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Powell gained wider recognition with a main role in the first season of Scream Queens (2015–2016) and supporting parts in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) and the Netflix romantic comedy Set It Up (2018). His career exploded with Top Gun: Maverick (2022), where he played the confident pilot Hangman; producer Jerry Bruckheimer and star Tom Cruise convinced him to take the role after he initially hesitated. The film became a massive hit. In 2023, he starred opposite Sydney Sweeney in Anyone but You, a romantic comedy that grossed over $220 million worldwide and fueled playful speculation about an off-screen romance (later revealed as a marketing strategy).

Also in 2023–2024, he co-wrote, produced, and starred in Richard Linklater’s Hit Man, earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy. In 2024, he directed Twisters

, a standalone sequel to Twister (1996), which was both a critical and box-office success.

In 2025, Powell starred in and co-created the Hulu comedy series Chad Powers, playing a down-on-his-luck football player who disguises himself to make a comeback. The show was renewed for a second season. He also starred as Ben Richards in Edgar Wright’s remake of Stephen King’s The Running Man (2025), though the film received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office.

Upcoming projects include How to Make a Killing (2026), J.J. Abrams’ fantasy The Great Beyond (2027) with Jenna Ortega, and an untitled Judd Apatow romantic comedy. The Apatow comedy is filming in spring 2026 with Cristin Milioti.

Movies

Glen Powell has appeared in a wide range of films, from early small roles to starring in major blockbusters. Key movies include:

• Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) – Early role as Long-Fingered Boy
• The Great Debaters (2007) – Supporting role alongside Denzel Washington
• The Dark Knight Rises (2012) – Small role as Trader #1
• The Expendables 3 (2014) – Hacker Thorn
• Everybody Wants Some!! (2016) – Finn (breakthrough role)
• Hidden Figures (2016) – Astronaut John Glenn
• Set It Up (2018) – Charlie Young (Netflix rom-com)
• The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) – Mark Reynolds
• Top Gun: Maverick (2022) – Jake “Hangman” Seresin
• Devotion (2022) – Tom Hudner (also executive producer)
• Hit Man (2023–2024 Netflix) – Gary Johnson (also co-writer/producer)
• Anyone but You (2023) – Ben
• Twisters (2024) – Tyler Owens
• The Running Man (2025) – Ben Richards
• How to Make a Killing (2026) – Becket Redfellow (upcoming)
• The Great Beyond (2027) – TBA (upcoming)

Wife

Glen Powell is not married as of early 2026 and has no wife. He was in a relationship with actress and singer Gigi Paris from 2020 to 2023. Paris later said the relationship ended due to different priorities. Powell focused heavily on his career. He has been linked to co-stars Sydney Sweeney (Anyone but You) and Jenna Ortega (The Great Beyond), but these were widely reported as publicity-driven rumors or marketing strategies, not confirmed relationships. He has kept his personal life relatively private. Powell focuses public comments on work, family, and his love for Austin, Texas, where he moved back from Los Angeles in 2024.

Height

Glen Powell stands at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters) tall.

Movies and TV Shows

Glen Powell has built a versatile career across movies and television. Key TV shows include:

• Jack & Bobby (2004) – Guest role
• Into the West (2005) – Jackson Wheeler
• CSI: Miami (2009) – Logan Crawford
• Without a Trace (2009) – Brett Farnsworth
• Rizzoli & Isles (2011) – Graham Randall
• The Lying Game (2012) – Gavin Turner
• NCIS (2012) – Evan Westcott
• Scream Queens (2015–2016) – Chad Radwell (main role, seasons 1–2)
• All Hail King Julien (2017) – Trent (voice, 3 episodes)
• Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (2020–2022) – Dave (voice, 14 episodes)
• Robot Chicken (2020) – Various voices
• Rick and Morty (2023) – Kwyatt (voice)
• Family Guy (2024) – Patrick McCloskey (voice)
• Saturday Night Live (2024–2025) – Host and guest appearances
• Chad Powers (2025–present) – Russ Holiday / Chad Powers (main role, co-creator, writer, executive producer)

Powell also voiced roles in audio projects like 10 Days (2021) and The Best Man’s Ghostwriter (2024).

Net Worth

As of early 2026, Glen Powell’s net worth is estimated at $10–15 million. His wealth comes from acting salaries (especially from high-profile films like Top Gun: Maverick, Twister, and Anyone but You), producing credits (Hitman, Devotion, Chad Powers), endorsements, and investments. Major paydays include his roles in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) and Twisters (2024), both major box-office hits.

He is also a licensed pilot and owns property in Austin, Texas, where he relocated in 2024. Powell’s rising star status and busy 2025–2027 slate (including The Running Man, How to Make a Killing, The Great Beyond, and the Apatow rom-com) are expected to significantly increase his net worth in the coming years. No major financial disclosures or controversies have been reported as of early 2026.