Glen Powell

Glen Thomas Powell Jr., known professionally as Glen Powell, is a charismatic and versatile American actor, writer, and producer. He has captivated audiences with his charm in various roles in film and television.

🏛️ Early and personal life

Born on October 21, 1988, di Austin, Texas, Powell adalah putra dari Glen Powell Sr., an executive coach, and Cyndy Powell, a homemaker. He has two sisters, Lauren and Leslie Powell. Powell attended Westwood High School, where he actively played football and lacrosse.

After graduating in 2007, he continued his studies at The Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin. Although his uphill career limits his time, he plans to complete his degree in 2025.

In 2024, Powell decided to move from Los Angeles back to his hometown of Austin, Texas. It is known to have been in a relationship with model Gigi Paris from 2019 until their separation was announced in April 2023.

🎬 Skyrocketing acting career

Powell began her career with small roles in television and film, including appearances in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), and The Expendables 3 (2014).

His breakthrough role came through Fox's comedy-horror series, Scream Queens (2015-2016), in which he played Chad Radwell. Since then, her career has continued to climb with important roles, such as:

• John Glenn in biographical films Hidden Figures (2016).
• Charlie Young the Netflix romantic comedy, Set It Up (2018).

Powell gained wider global recognition thanks to his role as a Cavalier pilot 'Hangman’ in blockbuster movies Top Gun: Maverick (2022). Her success continued with starring roles in romantic comedies Anyone but You (2023) and disaster films Twisters (2024).

In addition to acting, Powell also showed his talent as a writer and producer in dark comedy films Hit Man (2023), which he co-starred with Adria Arjona.

🏆 Awards and achievements

For his contribution to the world of cinema, Glen Powell has received several prestigious awards and nominations, including:

• Golden Globe Nominations (2025): Best Actor in a Musical or comedy film for his role in Hit Man.
• Screen Actors Guild Award (2017): Outstanding Performance by a cast in a feature Film for Hidden Figures.
• CinemaCon Award: Menerima penghargaan Star of the Year.

✨ Interesting Facts

• A Licensed Pilot: Inspired by his role in Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise paid flight school fees for Powell, who now has a pilot's license.
• Script Writer: He co-wrote the script for the film Hit Man, which is adapted from the true story of a professor posing as a hitman for the police.
• Big Fan Of Sports: Powell adalah penggemar berat tim football Texas Longhorns.
• Refusing The Role Of James Bond: Despite being considered suitable by fans, Powell stated that he felt he did not deserve to play James Bond because he was Texan and suggested the British actor for the iconic role.
• Close relationship with family: Her parents often accompanied her to various events and film screenings, showing their full support for her career.