Actor

Ansel Elgort: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 13
on screen: 2014–2022
box office: $1.22B
nominations: 2
average score: 56

Born: March 14, 1994 (age 32)
Birthplace: New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor, Singer, DJ
Years active: 2012-present

Known for

The Best Ansel Elgort Movies

The highest-rated films Ansel Elgort is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Baby Driver (2017) scores highest, at 85. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Ansel Elgort's Career in Numbers

Ansel Elgort's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ansel Elgort works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Men, Women & Children (2014) to West Side Story (2021), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Ansel Elgort Movies by Decade

2010s 9
2020s 1

The 2010s were Ansel Elgort's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Ansel Elgort Movies by Genre

Drama 5
Action 3
Sci-Fi 1
Biography 1

Drama is the genre Ansel Elgort has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of action (3).

Ansel Elgort Career Milestones

First film: Men, Women & Children 2014
Biggest box office hit: The Fault in Our Stars $307M worldwide
Best-rated film: Baby Driver Movie Echo Score 85
Newest film: West Side Story 2021

13 credits

Ansel Elgort Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ansel Elgort is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 56. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Ansel Elgort Movies as an Actor

Ansel Elgort in Documentaries & Specials

2 nominations

Ansel Elgort: Awards & Nominations

2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 2015 to 2018. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

Golden Globes 1 nomination
Critics' Choice 1 nomination

75th Golden Globe Awards
- Ansel Elgort: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Baby Driver
20th Critics' Choice Awards
- Ansel Elgort: Nominated Best Young Actor/Actress The Fault in Our Stars

Biography

Who Is Ansel Elgort?

Ansel Elgort was born in New York City, U.S. in 1994 and is 32 years old. Credited on films since 2014, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Ansel Elgort, born in New York City on March 14, 1994, is a critically acclaimed American actor, singer, and DJ. Elgort began his career with a supporting role in the horror film Carrie (2013), from there he gained wider recognition for starring as a teenage cancer patient in the romantic drama film The Fault in Our Stars (2014) and for his supporting role in The Divergent Series (2014–2016). In 2017, Elgort's skills were recognized in Edgar Wright's thriller 'Baby Driver' where he received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Post this, Elgort starred in notable films like Steven Spielberg's musical film West Side Story (2021) and portrayed Jake Adelstein in the crime series Tokyo Vice from 2022 to 2024.

Elgort's parents are Arthur Elgort, a fashion photographer, and Grethe Barrett Holby, an opera director. With a keen interest in performing arts and music, Elgort studied at the School of American Ballet, The Professional Performing Arts School, and LaGuardia High School. In 2012, right before graduating high school, Elgort made his first professional acting appearance in an Off-Broadway production of Regrets. Elgort is also known for his music, going by the name Ansølo, releasing edm music on his SoundCloud.

Works with

Who Ansel Elgort Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ansel Elgort shares the most films with. Suki Waterhouse comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Shailene Woodley (3).

FAQ

Ansel Elgort: Questions & Answers

How many movies Ansel Elgort has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Ansel Elgort been in?

Ansel Elgort is credited on 13 films, from 2014 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ansel Elgort's highest-grossing movie?

The Fault in Our Stars (2014) is Ansel Elgort's biggest box office hit, with $307M worldwide, ahead of The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015) ($297M). Across every film with box office figures, Ansel Elgort's movies have made $1.22B.

Ansel Elgort's biggest hits

What is the best Ansel Elgort movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ansel Elgort's best-rated film is Baby Driver (2017) with a score of 85, followed by West Side Story (2021) (82).

Best Ansel Elgort movies, ranked

Has Ansel Elgort won an Oscar?

Ansel Elgort has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Ansel Elgort has 0 wins from 2 nominations.

How old is Ansel Elgort?

Ansel Elgort is 32 years old, born on March 14, 1994 in New York City, U.S..

What is Ansel Elgort's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ansel Elgort's filmography is The Stories of West Side Story (2022), in the role of Self.

Who does Ansel Elgort work with most often?

Ansel Elgort shares the most films with Suki Waterhouse (3 films), Shailene Woodley (3 films) and Rita Moreno (3 films).

The Best Ansel Elgort Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 13 credits.

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