Miles Teller: A Rising Star in Hollywood

Early Life and Career

Miles Teller was born on February 20, 1987, in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, and began acting in school productions. After graduating from high school, he attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where he studied drama.

Teller's earliest film roles were minor, including a small part in the 2010 comedy "Rabbit Hole." He gained recognition for his supporting role in the 2013 film "The Spectacular Now," for which he received an Independent Spirit Award nomination.

Breakthrough Roles

Teller's breakthrough role came in 2014 with the critically acclaimed independent drama "Whiplash," in which he played a young jazz drummer tormented by an abusive instructor.

Following "Whiplash," Teller went on to star in several high-profile films, including the "Divergent" series, the war film "Thank You for Your Service," and the biopic "Bleed for This." He received another Independent Spirit Award nomination for his performance in the latter film.

Recent Projects

In recent years, Teller has continued to appear in both blockbuster and independent films. He starred in the action thriller "Top Gun: Maverick" (2022), which became one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

Teller also had a role in the critically acclaimed miniseries "The Offer" (2022), about the making of the classic film "The Godfather."

Personal Life

Teller is married to model Keleigh Sperry. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in 2023.

Filmography

• Rabbit Hole (2010)
• The Spectacular Now (2013)
• Whiplash (2014)
• Divergent (2014)
• Insurgent (2015)
• Allegiant (2016)
• Thank You for Your Service (2017)
• Bleed for This (2016)
• Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
• The Offer (2022)

Miles Teller