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Ezra Miller

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Ezra Miller

Ezra Matthew Miller (born September 30, 1992) is an American actor. Miller's film debut was in Afterschool (2008), followed by starring roles in the dramas We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) and The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012). Miller later had a supporting role in Trainwreck (2015) and played Credence Barebone in the Fantastic Beasts series from 2016 to 2022. Notably, Miller played the Flash in the movies of the DC Extended Universe from 2016 to 2023. Off-screen, Miller's life has been marred with numerous legal issues and controversies.

Miller was born in Wyckoff, New Jersey and started training as an opera singer at six before pursuing acting. They attended Bard College briefly before dropping out to focus on their acting career full-time. Miller commenced their film career in 2008 with the film Afterschool and has appeared in various films and TV series over the years, garnering much accolades. Away from acting, Miller has also contributed vocals, drumming and percussion to songs by the band Sons of an Illustrious Father since 2011. They reprised their role as Credence Barebone in multiple Fantastic Beasts films and was the first openly nonbinary lead in a major superhero franchise film, playing the Flash in the DC Extended Universe.

11 movies
1 nomination

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Given Name: Ezra Matthew Miller

Born: Wyckoff, New Jersey, U.S.

Citizenship: American

Birthday: September 30, 1992

Occupations: Actor

Years Active: 2007-present

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17th Critics' Choice Awards 2012

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Best Young Actor/Actress

We Need to Talk About Kevin
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