Ansel Elgort, also known as Ansolo, is an American actor, singer, and electronic music producer known for his breakout role as Tommy Ross in the teen drama The Fault in Our Stars (2014) and as Baby in the action-heist film Baby Driver (2017).
With a background in ballet and a distinctive screen presence, he emerged as a leading young actor in Hollywood during the mid-2010s. Beyond acting, Elgort has released electronic music under the alias Ansolo, showcasing his versatility across performing arts.
Profile
- Full Name: Ansel Elgort
- Stage Name: Ansolo
- Born: March 14, 1994
- Age: 32 Years old
- Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Mixed
- Occupation: Actor, singer, music producer
- Height: 1.93 m Religion:
- Unknown Parents: Arthur Elgort and Grethe Barrett Holby
- Siblings: Sophie Elgort, Warren Elgort
- Spouse: None Girlfriends: Violetta Komyshan (ex,2012–2024)
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $12 million USD
Early Life and Education
Ansel Elgort was born on March 14, 1994, in New York City. His father, Arthur Elgort, is a celebrated fashion photographer, and his mother, Grethe Barrett Holby, is an opera director. He grew up with an older sister, Sophie, a photographer, and a younger brother, Warren.
Elgort attended Trinity School in Manhattan and trained at the School of American Ballet, performing with the New York City Ballet in The Nutcracker as a child.
He also attended summer programs at the prestigious Stagedoor Manor performing arts camp. He is of Jewish descent on his father’s side and Norwegian-German on his mother’s side; his religion is unknown.
Career
Ansel Elgort began his professional acting career on stage, appearing in off-Broadway productions such as Regrets (2012) before transitioning to film.
His feature debut was the horror remake Carrie (2013), in which he played Tommy Ross opposite Chloë Grace Moretz. The following year, he starred as Augustus Waters in The Fault in Our Stars (2014), a role that catapulted him to international fame and established him as a teen heartthrob. He faced the challenge of avoiding typecasting after such a massive success as a romantic lead.
Elgort deliberately chose diverse roles, including the rebellious son in the Divergent series (2014–2016) and, most notably, the music-driven getaway driver in Edgar Wright’s critically acclaimed Baby Driver (2017), for which he performed most of his own stunts and learned to drift cars.
He later starred in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story (2021) as Tony, singing and dancing in the classic musical. Under his music alias Ansolo, he has released tracks on labels like Spinnin’ Records.
His willingness to blend dramatic acting with musical and action genres has defined a career that balances commercial hits with artistic collaborations.
Awards and Nominations
- Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough Actor (The Fault in Our Stars, 2014)
- Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor – Drama (The Fault in Our Stars, 2014)
- MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (The Fault in Our Stars, shared with Shailene Woodley, 2015)
- Saturn Award for Best Actor (nomination, Baby Driver, 2018)
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @ansel
- Facebook Handle: @AnselElgort
- Twitter Handle: @AnselElgort
- YouTube Channel: Ansolo Music
Personal Life
Ansel Elgort, 32 years old and standing 1.93 m tall, was in an on-and-off relationship with ballet dancer Violetta Komyshan from 2012 until early 2024; they are no longer together.
He has no children. Elgort remains close to his family and continues to practice dance and piano regularly to maintain his performance skills.
In 2020, he faced sexual assault allegations, which he denied; the matter did not result in legal charges. He is known as an avid car enthusiast and collector of vintage automobiles.
Net Worth
Ansel Elgort has an estimated net worth of around $12 million USD.
His primary sources of income include acting salaries from major studio films (Divergent series, Baby Driver, West Side Story), music production royalties under the name Ansolo, and endorsement deals.
Filmography
- Carrie (2013)
- · The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
- · Divergent (2014)
- · Insurgent (2015)
- · Allegiant (2016)
- · Baby Driver (2017)
- · November Criminals (2017)
- · The Goldfinch (2019)
- · West Side Story (2021)
Discography
- · “Totem” (single, 2014)
- · “Unite” (with Baskerville, 2014)
- · “Thistle” (2015) ·
- “Yin Yang” (with Maxum, 2016)
- · “2U” (as featured vocalist, 2017)
