Noah Cameron Schnapp, born October 3, 2004, is an American actor known for his roles in both film and television. He began his career in 2015, starring as Roger Donovan in the historical drama Bridge of Spies. Schnapp’s most notable role is portraying Will Byers, one of the main characters in the Netflix original series Stranger Things, which gained him international recognition. That same year, he voiced Charlie Brown in The Peanuts Movie. His performance on the show has been widely praised, contributing to its critical and commercial success.
Personal Information
| Category | Information |
| Full Name | Noah Cameron Schnapp |
| Nick Name | Noah, Schnipper |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth & Age | October 3, 2004; 20 Years |
| Birth Place | New York City, United States |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Country | United States , Canada |
| Father | Mitchell Schnapp |
| Mother | Karine Schnapp |
| Twin Sister | Chloe Schnapp |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Profession | American actor, Voice actor |
| Hobbies | Acting, Skiing, Tennis, Trekking |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches (1.74 m) |
| Weight (approx.) | 62 kg (137 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Light brown |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Trademarks | TenderFix by Noah Schnapp |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Net Worth | $4 million |
Early life
Noah Cameron Schnapp was born on October 3, 2004, in New York City to Mitchell Schnapp and Karine Schnapp (née Perez). His parents are from Montreal, with American ancestry. He was raised in Scarsdale, New York, alongside his twin sister, Chloe Schnapp.
Image: Noah Schnapp family: Mom Karine, Dad Mitchell, Sister Chloe
Holding dual U.S. and Canadian citizenship, Schnapp is of Jewish heritage. His mother, Karine, is of Moroccan Jewish descent, and Noah celebrated his bar mitzvah in Israel, reflecting his cultural and religious background.
Schnapp’s desire for acting started when he was about 5 years old after watching the Broadway production of Annie. He performed acting roles in school and community theater productions. When he was eight years old, his acting teacher suggested him to pursue acting professionally. Schnapp’s parents enrolled him in an acting program at Westchester’s Star Kidz with Coach Alyson Isbrandtsen who soon referred him to MKS&D Talent Management for career opportunities.
Education
As of 2023, Schnapp attends the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in entrepreneurship and innovation. He is scheduled to graduate in 2026.
Career Highlights
- In 2015 Schnapp’s professional acting career began when he voiced the lead character, Charlie Brown, in the animated film The Peanuts Movie.
- That same year, he made his film debut in the historical drama Bridge of Spies, directed by Steven Spielberg. He played Roger Donovan, the son of character James B. Donovan.
- in July 2016, he began starring as Will Byers in the Netflix science fiction horror television series Stranger Things.
- In 2016, Schnapp was featured in the Panic! at the Disco’s music video for their song “LA Devotee”.
- In March 2017, he appeared on stage at Madison Square Garden to perform the song with the band.
- Schnapp was promoted to series regular for the second season of the series, which premiered on October 27, 2017.
- In 2018, Schnapp played the son of a street artist in a short film called The Circle, set during the Great Depression.
- His voice acting continued in the animated film The Legend of Hallowaiian as the voice of Kai.
- Schnapp also starred in independent films like Abe (2019) and Waiting for Anya (2020).
- Schnapp appeared in the 2020 Halloween comedy Hubie Halloween, a Netflix film where he played a character named Tommy.
- In April 2022, Schnapp joined the cast of The Tutor. The psychological thriller was released in 2023 and featured Schnapp as Jackson, a troubled teenager.
- In 2022, prior to his own coming out, Schnapp revealed that his character identified as gay.
- Schnapp also voiced the character of Charlie Brown for the video game The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy’s Grand Adventure
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