Miles Teller is an American actor known for his roles as Sutter Keely in the romantic drama “The Spectacular Now,” Andrew Neiman in “Whiplash” and playing Peter Hayes in the Divergent film series. He is also known for his work in “Fantastic Four,” “War Dogs,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Too Old to Die Young,” and “The Offer”. So, who is Miles Teller? Here’s everything we know about the Top Gun: Maverick actor.
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Miles Teller Biography
Miles Teller was born on the 20th of February 1987, in Downingtown, Pennsylvania,
| Birth Name | Miles Alexander Teller |
| Nickname | P Wordy Boy |
| Date of Birth | February 20, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Downingtown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Age | 37 years old |
| Sun Sign | Pisces |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | English, French, Irish, Polish, and Russian |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Keleigh Sperry |
Family
- Father – Mike Teller
- Mother – Merry (née Flowers)
- Siblings – Two sisters
Education
Miles attended Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida, and graduated in 2005. He later enrolled at the New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts from where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts.
Miles Teller Personal Life
Miles Teller has been in a relationship with model Keleigh Sperry since 2013. Keleigh is six years younger than him. They got engaged on August 20, 2017, at the Molori Safari Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve while on an African safari. The couple married on September 1, 2019, in Maui, Hawaii.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 6 feet Centimeters – 183 cm Meters – 1.83 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 79 kg Pounds – 174 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Before his feature film debut in 2010, Miles starred in a few short films and Moonlighters was the first film to start with. In 2010, he landed a supporting role as a taxi driver in John Cameron Mitchell’s Rabbit Hole.
Television Debut
In 2009, Teller portrayed the role of James Boorland in ABC’s comedy-drama show The Unusuals (now defunct) in an episode titled “Boorland Day”.
Famous For
Playing Sutter Keely in The Spectacular Now (2013), Andrew Neiman in Whiplash (2014), and Peter Hayes in the Divergent film series.
Miles Teller Net Worth
As of 2024, Miles Teller has a net worth of $16 million US dollars.
Facts
During his childhood, he had to live in many places due to the nature of his dad’s job.
In his school, he played the alto saxophone in a rock band, was a drummer for a church youth group band, and was president of the drama club.
He has been a part of many bands in school like “The Mutes”, “Once Upon a Memory”, and “Stupid Stuff”.
Miles is a huge fan of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Miles was first offered to play the lead role in the movie “La La Land”, however, he denied it because he asked for $6 million instead of the $4 million that was being offered.
He won the Special Jury Prize for Dramatic Acting at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival for his performance in The Spectacular Now and the CinemaCon Award for Ensemble Award which he shared with Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, and Jamie Bell for the film Fantastic Four.
Actress Reese Witherspoon is his celebrity crush.
Teller played David Packouz in the black comedy crime film War Dogs, which is based on true events. Directed by Todd Phillips, the film stars Jonah Hill, Ana de Armas, and Bradley Cooper and it was released on August 3, 2016.
In 2019, Teller became a co-owner of the award-winning Finnish Long Drink.
In 2022, he was cast alongside Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Glen Powell, and Monica Barbaro in the action film Top Gun: Maverick. The film grossed more than $1.4 billion globally against a budget of $180 million.
His upcoming movies are The Ark and the Aardvark, Michael, and The Gorge.