Actors Who Are In Their 20s

From being a child artist for various commercials to becoming one of the youngest actors to be nominated for the prestigious Academy Award for Best Actor, Timothée Chalamet has achieved much during his short career till now. He shot to fame with the movies Call Me by Your Name and Lady Bird; however, before these he also appeared in the TV series, Homeland, and  the movie, Interstellar.

Best known as Mike Wheeler from Stranger Things, SAG Award-winner Finn Wolfhard has also appeared in It and its sequel. He was a vocalist and guitarist for the band Calpurnia and formed the indie-pop duo The Aubreys. Named to Forbes 30 under 30, he has also directed a short film.

Gaten Matarazzo is best known for his SAG Award-winning performance as Dustin Henderson from the Netflix series Stranger Things. He has also hosted the show Prank Encounters and has been part of the Broadway shows Priscilla and Les Misérables. He has cleidocranial dysplasia and helps raise awareness about the condition.

Australian heartthrob Jacob Elordi was a film buff since an early age and wanted to become an actor like his idol, Heath Ledger. Following a debut in a musical and few more acting assignments, he ultimately hit it big with Netflix teen film The Kissing Booth and HBO series Euphoria. Jacob Elordi is also a budding young activist and has spoken out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Aidan Gallagher is a popular upcoming actor who started acting when he was just ten years old, appearing in an episode of the TV show Modern Family. He is also a singer. Besides his work in the entertainment industry, he is an environmentalist who follows a vegan lifestyle. He was named UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador for North America in 2018.

Dylan Minnette is an American actor best known for playing Clay Jensen in the TV series 13 Reasons Why. Apart from being an actor, Minnette is also a musician who sings and plays the guitar for the alternative rock band Wallows. As part of Wallows, Minnette performed at a concert called Summer Meltdown to create awareness about autism in 2010. 

Asa Butterfield is best known for his BIFA-nominated role of Bruno in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, which he performed at age 11. He also amazed audiences with his performance as Hugo Cabret in Martin Scorsese’s Hugo. He makes music and has also participated in Nintendo world championships.

Dylan Wang is a Chinese singer, rapper, model, and actor. He achieved international fame for his portrayal of Daoming Si in the popular TV series, Meteor Garden. Apart from being an entertainer, Dylan is also a basketball enthusiast. In 2019, he participated in a celebrity basketball game and helped his team secure a win at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center. 

A young rising actor, Tanner Buchanan is known for his work in television series Cobra Kai, Designated Survivor, The Fosters and Game Shakers. His talent was recognised by his parents early and after professional training, he made his debut with television series Modern Family in 2010. Since then, he has regularly appeared in more television series, films and short films.

Jacob Batalon is an actor who is best known for his role as Ned Leeds in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films. He studied acting at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts and made his debut in a film in 2016. Since then, he has acted in many TV shows and movies, grabbing his first major role in the film Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017.

Jack Dylan Grazer is an actor best known for playing Eddie Kaspbrak in It and its 2019 sequel. One of the most popular child actors, Jack was named among the top 30 stars under the age of 18 by The Hollywood Reporter in 2018. Well-matured for his age, Jack sponsors an annual scholarship for two students at the Adderley School.

Xolo Maridueña is an actor who shows off cool karate moves while portraying Miguel Diaz in the popular martial arts comedy-drama series Cobra Kai. Also a popular streamer on Twitch, Xolo Maridueña streams games on his Twitch channel, where he has thousands of followers. He is also famous on other popular social media platforms, such as Instagram and Twitter.

Noah Centineo is an American actor and co-founder of a nonprofit initiative called Favored Nations. Favored Nations is credited with raising money for a number of nonprofit organizations, such as Policing Equity, Color of Change, and Black Lives Matter. The initiative has encouraged many celebrities and social media influencers to participate in philanthropic activities and donate to various charitable causes.

Karan Brar is an American actor. Starting his career as a child artist, Brar landed the role of an Indian boy named Ravi Ross in the comedy TV series Jessie; the casting directors were so impressed with Brar that they decided to recreate the role as Ravi Ross was originally intended to be a South American boy named Javier.

Ethan Cutkosky is an American actor best known for playing Carl Gallagher in the long-running comedy-drama television series, Shameless. In his acting career so far, Cutkosky has worked alongside popular actors like Vince Vaughn, Gary Oldman, Hilary Swank, and William H. Macy. Cutkosky landed in trouble in 2017 when he was arrested in Los Angeles for driving under the influence.

Jace Norman overcame dyslexia during his school days to become a known actor, particularly on the television. He began his acting career with Disney’s series, Jessie, and went on to star in the movie, Splitting Adam, sitcom, Henry Danger, and movie, Bixler High Private Eye. He won the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in the Favorite Male TV Star category four times in a row.

Nick Robinson is an American actor known for his contribution across all three major acting mediums. He started his career as a child artist before going on to establish himself in the film, TV, and theater industry; in 2018, he was mentioned in Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 list. 

Daniel Padilla is a Filipino recording artist and actor. In 2015, Padilla became the first Pinoy artist to receive the Kids' Choice Award under the Global Slime Star category. He has also won several other awards, such as Myx Music Awards and Awit Awards. Also known for his philanthropic efforts, Padilla often participates in charity events.

KJ Apa is a New Zealand actor, musician, and singer. He is known for his portrayal of Archie Andrews in the popular American teen drama TV series Riverdale, which earned him the Breakthrough Performance award at the 2017 Saturn Awards. His performance in the series also earned him nominations at the Teen Choice Awards and MTV Movie & TV Awards.

Jake T. Austin is an American actor who started his career as a child actor. He achieved popularity for his portrayal of Max Russo in the popular fantasy teen sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place, for which he received nominations for Young Artist Awards and Teen Choice Awards. Apart from acting, he also devotes his time to charitable causes.

Actor Nolan Gould is best known for playing Luke Dunphy in the ABC sitcom Modern Family. He started his acting career as a three-year-old child. After appearing in commercials, he began acting in TV shows and films. He has appeared in a couple of music videos as well. He has a high IQ and is a member of Mensa.

Levi Miller is an Australian model and actor known for his portrayal of Peter Pan in the 2015 American fantasy film, Pan. He also achieved widespread critical acclaim for his performance in the psychological horror film, Better Watch Out. Miller, who has been active since a young age, was named ambassador for the Ralph Lauren kids' fall campaign in 2015.

Arón Piper is a German-Spanish actor best known for his portrayal of Ander Muñoz in the Spanish thriller teen drama series, Elite. Apart from being an actor, Piper is also a musician. He joined hands with several other musicians to release a single titled Sigo. In 2020, he released another song titled Rosé.

Best known for his portrayal of Malcolm in the movie Dope, Shameik Moore later began his career with Incredible Crew and later gained fame for voicing Miles Morales in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. A skilled rapper, too, he scored 100,000 downloads with his debut mixtape, I Am Da Beat.