Glen Powell
Glen Thomas Powell Jr. (born October 21, 1988) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Chad Radwell in the Fox horror comedy series Scream Queens (2015–2016), Finnegan in the coming-of-age comedy-drama Everybody Wants Some!! (2016), Rooster Bradshaw in the Top Gun sequel Top Gun: Maverick (2022), and Hangman in the Top Gun spin-off Devotion (2022).
Early life and education
Powell was born in Austin, Texas, the son of Glen Thomas Powell Sr. and Cyndy Powell. He has two younger sisters, Leslie and Lauren. Powell attended Westwood High School in Austin, where he was a member of the drama club and the football team. He graduated in 2007 and went on to attend the University of Texas at Austin, where he majored in government.
Career
Powell began his acting career in 2003, appearing in the short film The Great Debaters. He went on to appear in a number of small roles in films and television shows, including Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), Jumper (2008), and The Secret Circle (2011).
In 2015, Powell landed his breakout role as Chad Radwell in the Fox horror comedy series Scream Queens. The series ran for two seasons and helped Powell gain recognition.
In 2016, Powell starred in the coming-of-age comedy-drama Everybody Wants Some!!, directed by Richard Linklater. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Powell’s performance was praised.
In 2022, Powell starred in the Top Gun sequel Top Gun: Maverick, alongside Tom Cruise. The film was a huge commercial success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide. Powell’s performance was praised, and he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture.
Powell is set to star in the Top Gun spin-off Devotion, which is scheduled to be released in 2022.
Personal life
Powell is married to actress Gigi Paris. The couple have two children, a son and a daughter.
Filmography
Film
- The Great Debaters (2003)
- Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)
- Jumper (2008)
- The Secret Circle (2011)
- Scream Queens (2015–2016)
- Everybody Wants Some!! (2016)
- Set It Up (2018)
- Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
- Devotion (2022)
Television
- The Secret Circle (2011)
- Scream Queens (2015–2016)
- The Mindy Project (2017)
- Silicon Valley (2018)
- Modern Family (2019)
- Outer Range (2022)
Awards and nominations
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture (nominated)
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