Ansel Elgort

Ansel Elgort is an American actor, singer, and DJ known for his roles as Augustus Waters in "The Fault in Our Stars" and as Baby in "Baby Driver." He has also gained recognition in the music industry under the moniker Ansolo, specializing in electronic dance music.

Ansel Elgort was born on March 14, 1994, in New York City and was raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He was born into a creatively inclined family; his father, Arthur Elgort, is a noted fashion photographer, and his mother, Grethe Barrett Holby, is an opera director. Ansel grew up surrounded by the arts, with two older siblings, Sophie and Warren, both following artistic pathways as a photographer and filmmaker, respectively. This artistic environment had a profound impact on shaping his interests from an early age.

Elgort attended several educational institutions focused on the arts. He was a student at the Professional Performing Arts School and later the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City, where he studied acting. Beyond his formal education, Ansel participated in summer and weekend programs at Stagedoor Manor, a theater camp that further refined his talents in drama and performance.

Elgort's career took off with his role as Caleb Prior in 2014's "Divergent," followed by a significant breakthrough with "The Fault in Our Stars" in the same year. He continued to build his career with notable roles in "Baby Driver" and "West Side Story." Beyond his acting achievements, Ansel is also passionate about music, performing as a DJ and producing tracks under the stage name Ansolo. His upbringing in an artistic household undoubtedly shaped his dynamic professional life.

Ansel Elgort has been in a long-term relationship with Violetta Komyshan, whom he met during their time at LaGuardia High School. Their relationship has been characterized by its off-and-on nature, with the couple reuniting after several breaks. Elgort has publicly shared his non-traditional views on relationships, implying openness to exploring connections beyond monogamy, though details on his current relationship status are kept relatively private.

Expressing a keen interest in artistic growth, Ansel Elgort aims to continue evolving both as an actor and musician. He has expressed aspirations to work on challenging projects with talented collaborators in the film industry. Moreover, Elgort intends to further his music career under the name Ansolo and has voiced a desire to explore various creative pursuits within the entertainment sphere.