William Peltz

William Peltz (born May 30, 1986) is an American actor, best recognized for his distinct roles in Unfriended, Manifest and Men, Women & Children. Born and raised in New York City, Peltz's heritage is a mix of Austrian Jewish, Russian Jewish, German, Welsh, and English descent, celebrated through his Bar Mitzvah. His family is notably prestigious, with his father, Nelson Peltz, being a well-known billionaire businessman. His family includes actress Nicola Peltz and former ice hockey defenceman Brad Peltz, along with five other siblings and two half-siblings from his father's previous marriages. In his youth, Peltz played hockey and even advanced to Tier III Junior hockey with the New Jersey Hitmen. His interest in acting was sparked while reading scripts with sister Nicola. In 2009, Peltz moved to Los Angeles and debuted in the film industry. His breakthrough came in 2014 with Jason Reitman's drama Men, Women & Children and the horror film Unfriended where he played the character of Adam Sewell. Apart from acting, he shares a close bond with his family, as signified by matching Hebrew tattoos with his sister Nicola that read: 'family'. Peltz is in a long-term relationship with American fashion model Kenya Kinski-Jones since 2011.