Best Actors Under 25

This list spotlights young male actors who are already building serious resumes across movies and TV. You will find franchise faces, festival discoveries, and performers who split time between studio projects and indie work. Each entry highlights credits, platforms, and roles that show why these names keep landing lead and pivotal parts. From adventure hits to prestige drama, these are the guys shaping screens right now.

Finn Wolfhard

Wolfhard stars in ‘Stranger Things’ and appears in the new era of ‘Ghostbusters’. He voiced roles in ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ and ‘The Addams Family’. His feature work includes writing and directing short films. He balances studio releases with independent productions.

Gaten Matarazzo

Matarazzo is known for Dustin in ‘Stranger Things’. His theater work includes ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ and ‘Sweeney Todd’ on Broadway. He appears on variety and game programs tied to the series. Upcoming projects continue across stage and screen.

Noah Schnapp

Schnapp plays Will Byers in ‘Stranger Things’. He appeared in ‘Bridge of Spies’ and voiced Charlie Brown in ‘The Peanuts Movie’. His work includes independent features and short form projects. He is active in brand and entrepreneurial ventures.

Jack Dylan Grazer

Grazer plays Freddy Freeman in ‘Shazam’ films and starred in ‘It’. He voiced Alberto in Pixar’s ‘Luca’. His television work spans limited series and animation. He moves between horror, superhero stories, and family titles.

Ty Simpkins

Simpkins appears in the ‘Insidious’ franchise and acted in ‘The Whale’. Earlier roles include parts in ‘Jurassic World’ and ‘Iron Man 3’. He continues to work across horror and drama. Festival titles and ensemble features sit alongside franchise entries.

Louis Partridge

Partridge co stars in the ‘Enola Holmes’ films. He appears in biographical and historical dramas on streaming platforms. Fashion editorials and campaigns accompany his acting profile. New projects include UK and international productions.

Mason Thames

Thames headlined the thriller ‘The Black Phone’. He follows with adventure and coming of age features. Early TV credits set up his move into leading roles. Training supports stunt heavy scenes on set.

Walker Scobell

Scobell leads ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’. He co starred in ‘The Adam Project’ as the younger version of the lead. He trains in sword work for the series. Press tours include major convention appearances.

Aryan Simhadri

Simhadri plays Grover in ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’. He holds voice roles across animation for major studios. Sitcom and streaming comedy credits round out his work. He performs musical theater alongside screen projects.

Javon Walton

Walton appears in ‘Euphoria’ and ‘The Umbrella Academy’. His film work includes crime dramas and thrillers. He trains as a boxer while acting. Brand and sports programming features support his profile.

Wyatt Oleff

Oleff co starred in ‘It’ and led ‘I Am Not Okay with This’. He appears in indie films and ensemble dramas. Early credits include a role in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’. He splits time between mainstream and independent projects.

Oakes Fegley

Fegley starred in ‘Pete’s Dragon’ and appeared in ‘The Fabelmans’. Television work includes limited series. He moves between family films and adult dramas. Festival appearances accompany ensemble casts.

Sunny Suljic

Suljic led ‘Mid90s’ and acted in ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’. He provides voice and performance capture for video games. His credits include television guest roles. He works across film and interactive media.

Archie Yates

Yates debuted in ‘Jojo Rabbit’. He later led ‘Home Sweet Home Alone’. He appears in UK TV and family comedies. Voice roles include animated specials.

Kit Connor

Connor stars as Nick in ‘Heartstopper’. He appeared in ‘Rocketman’ and voices characters in animation and audio projects. Stage work includes London productions. He continues to anchor coming of age stories.

Joe Locke

Locke leads ‘Heartstopper’ as Charlie. He joins the Marvel series ‘Agatha All Along’. He performs in West End stage productions. International fan events support the shows he appears in.

William Gao

Gao portrays Tao in ‘Heartstopper’. He records music with his band project. Fashion editorials and runway work expand his presence. He continues with short films and streaming series.

Iain Armitage

Armitage plays the title role in ‘Young Sheldon’. He appeared in ‘Big Little Lies’. He voices characters in animated features and specials. He maintains work across voice and live action projects.

Asher Angel

Angel plays Billy’s best friend in the ‘Shazam’ films and starred in ‘Andi Mack’. He records music tied to his screen work. Guest roles and TV movies add range. He continues to appear in family and teen focused projects.

Noah Jupe

Jupe starred in ‘A Quiet Place’ films and ‘Honey Boy’. He appears in prestige miniseries and period dramas. International productions feature him in key roles. He balances studio thrillers with independent work.

Roman Griffin Davis

Davis broke out with ‘Jojo Rabbit’. He follows with thrillers and family adventures. His projects include both UK and international shoots. He continues to headline youth focused features.

Jacob Tremblay

Tremblay earned wide notice with ‘Room’ and later starred in ‘Good Boys’. He voices lead characters in animation including ‘Luca’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’ voice work. He appears in thrillers and dramas across streaming services. He works steadily in film and television.

Brady Noon

Noon co led ‘Good Boys’ and stars in ‘The Mighty Ducks’ series. He voices characters in animated films. His credits include sports themed and family projects. He continues to add comedy and adventure titles.

Cooper Hoffman

Hoffman debuted in ‘Licorice Pizza’. He appears in independent films that tour festivals. He takes roles in character driven drama. New projects expand his work beyond debut acclaim.

Gabriel LaBelle

LaBelle led ‘The Fabelmans’ as the young filmmaker. He appears in television dramas and thrillers. Casting includes lead and supporting parts for studio and streaming. He builds on awards season exposure with new roles.

Jaeden Martell

Martell co starred in ‘It’ and appears in ‘Knives Out’. He leads indie thrillers and sci fi projects. Television and streaming work include limited series. He continues to pick character driven roles.

Jeremy Ray Taylor

Taylor appears in ‘It’ and family adventures. His credits include TV movies and streaming comedies. He tours conventions tied to major franchises. He develops projects across genres.

Caleb McLaughlin

McLaughlin plays Lucas in ‘Stranger Things’. He stars in modern western and sports themed films including ‘Concrete Cowboy’. He records music alongside acting. Brand and charity work highlight youth outreach.

Alex R. Hibbert

Hibbert broke out in ‘Moonlight’. He stars in ‘The Chi’ over multiple seasons. Film credits include indie dramas and festival shorts. He continues to anchor coming of age storytelling.

Miguel Mora

Cazarez Mora appeared in ‘The Black Phone’. He books roles in thrillers and genre features. Modeling and music work accompany acting. He trains for stunt focused scenes.

Brady Hepner

Hepner appears in ‘The Black Phone’ and follows with horror titles. Television credits include streaming thrillers. He adds independent features to his resume. He continues to work in genre projects.

Ryder Allen

Allen earned strong notices for ‘Palmer’. He appears in family and drama projects for streaming. His roles include sensitive lead and supporting parts. New features add to his early breakout.

Ed Oxenbould

Oxenbould starred in ‘The Visit’ and ‘Paper Planes’. He appears in Australian and international productions. His credits include teen dramas and thrillers. He balances film roles with television work.

Zen McGrath

McGrath played the title teenager in ‘The Son’. He works in Australian film and TV. Recent projects include drama features and limited series. He continues to take roles focused on family and identity themes.

Miles Brown

Brown starred in ‘Black ish’ and appears in ‘Grown ish’. He records music and performs dance on specials. Film credits include family comedies. He remains active across TV and digital projects.

Marcel Ruiz

Ruiz co starred in ‘One Day at a Time’. He led the feature ‘Breakthrough’. He appears in bilingual productions for film and TV. His roles span faith based and family drama.

Ibrahima Gueye

Gueye gained attention with ‘The Life Ahead’. He appears in European features and series. Festival circuits showcased his early work. He continues to book international productions.

Isaiah Russell-Bailey

Russell Bailey stars in ‘Family Reunion’ and ‘We Can Be Heroes’. He appears in action and sci fi adventure for streaming. Dance and stunt training support his roles. He adds teen dramas and comedies to his credits.

Abraham Attah

Attah broke out in ‘Beasts of No Nation’. He appears in US and Ghana based productions. He balances studies with acting commitments. Roles include drama and sports themed projects.

Lewis MacDougall

MacDougall starred in ‘A Monster Calls’. He works in Scottish and international films. His credits include coming of age and fantasy stories. He adds television dramas to his body of work.

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