Glen Powell
Biography
Glen Thomas Powell Jr. (born October 21, 1988) is an accomplished American actor whose career has evolved significantly since his early days in the industry. He made his acting debut in minor roles, appearing in movies like *Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over* (2003) and *Fast Food Nation* (2006). His filmography expanded with notable roles in *The Expendables 3* (2014) and the popular comedy-horror series *Scream Queens* (2015–2016). Powell showcased his versatility in projects such as the teen comedy *Everybody Wants Some!!* (2016), the historical romance *The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society* (2018), and the charming romantic comedy *Set It Up* (2018).
He garnered critical acclaim for his portrayal of astronaut John Glenn in the Oscar-nominated film *Hidden Figures* (2016) and took on the role of aviator Tom Hudner in the war drama *Devotion* (2022). However, it was his performance in the blockbuster *Top Gun: Maverick* (2022) that catapulted him to stardom. Following that success, Powell starred in the romantic comedy *Anyone but You* (2023) and the dark comedy *Hit Man* (2023), which he co-wrote and produced, earning him a Golden Globe Award nomination. Looking ahead, he will appear in the upcoming disaster film *Twisters* (2024), further solidifying his status in Hollywood.
Filmography
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How to Make a Killing
2026 • Becket Redfellow
Barrio Tales
2012 • Jack
Best Friends Forever
2013 • Nick
The Hottest State
2007 • John Jagerman (as Glen Powell, Jr.)
Most Dangerous Game
Everybody Wants Some!!
2016 • Finnegan
Sex Ed
2014 • JT
The Expendables 3
2014
Hit Man (2024)
2024 • Gary Johnson
Twisters
2024 • Tyler
Sand Castle
2017 • Sergeant Dylan Chutsky
Set It Up
2018 • Charlie Young
Hidden Figures
2016 • John Glenn
Misconduct
2016 • Doug Fields
Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood
2022
The Bad Guys
2018 • Whit
Red Wing
2013 • Francis Riley
Top Gun: Maverick
2022
Devotion (2022)
2022 • Thomas J. Hudner Jr.
Wind Walkers
2015 • Sonny Childe
Anyone But You
2023 • Ben
Ride Along 2
2016 • Troy