Emile Hirsch
Known for
An American actor who made his name playing intense, questing young men. Emile Hirsch broke through as the doomed wanderer Christopher McCandless in Sean Penn's 'Into the Wild' (2007), and appeared in the biopic 'Milk' (2008) and the war drama 'Lone Survivor' (2013). He later reunited with a starry ensemble as the ill-fated actor Jay Sebring in Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' (2019). Born in California, he brings a coiled, boyish intensity to his roles, moving between studio spectacle and character-driven independent film.
Emile Hirsch
51 Movies
11 Series
An American actor who made his name playing intense, questing young men. Emile Hirsch broke through as the doomed wanderer Christopher McCandless in Sean Penn's 'Into the Wild' (2007), and appeared in the biopic 'Milk' (2008) and the war drama 'Lone Survivor' (2013). He later reunited with a starry ensemble as the ill-fated actor Jay Sebring in Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' (2019). Born in California, he brings a coiled, boyish intensity to his roles, moving between studio spectacle and character-driven independent film.
Movies
Plays Jay Sebring
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
2019
Plays Matthew Kidman
The Girl Next Door
2004
Plays Grun
Prey
2024
Plays Austin Tilden
The Autopsy of Jane Doe
2016
Plays Christopher McCandless / Alexander Supertramp
Into the Wild
2007
Plays Speed
Speed Racer
2008
Plays James Moore
The Comeback Trail
2020
Plays Spin
Savages
2012
Plays Cardillo
Force of Nature
2020
Plays Billy
Taking Woodstock
2009
Plays Johnny Truelove
Alpha Dog
2006
Plays Cleve Jones
Milk
2008
Plays Chris Smith
Killer Joe
2012
Plays Jim (voice)
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
2021
Plays Sean
The Darkest Hour
2011
Plays Jay
Lords of Dogtown
2005
Plays Byron Crawford
Midnight in the Switchgrass
2021
Plays Tony
The Air I Breathe
2007
Plays Dad
Freaks
2019
Producer
Plays Paul
Son
2021
Plays Bobby Belucci
Inside Man
2023
Plays Jack Turner
The Chinese Widow
2017
Plays Sedgewick Bell
The Emperor's Club
2002
Plays Diego
Twice Born
2012
Plays Young Houdini
Houdini
1998
Plays Michael
The Immaculate Room
2022
Plays Martin
All Nighter
2017
Plays Johnny
10,000 Saints
2015
Plays Paulie Bowers
The Outsider
2018
Plays Adam
The Price We Pay
2023
Plays Patrick Tate
Never Grow Old
2019
Plays Etan
The Engineer
2023
Plays Shane Danger
An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn
2018
Plays Michael Rubino
American Night
2021
Plays Rick Calloway
Pursuit
2022
Plays Francis Doyle
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
2002
Plays Joseph Bau
Bau, Artist at War
2024
Plays Duncan Mudge
The Mudge Boy
2003
Plays Donald
Devil's Workshop
2022
Plays Vincent Stewart
Vincent N Roxxy
2016
Plays Victor
Dig
2022
Plays Frank
The Motel Life
2013
Plays Tim Travis
Imaginary Heroes
2004
Plays Adam
Helen's Dead
2023
Plays Lance
Prince Avalanche
2013
Plays Walden Dean
Walden
2023
Plays Peel
Peel
2019
Plays Andy
Dead Money
2024
Plays Dean
Just Jim
2015
Plays Stephen
State of Consciousness
2023
TV Shows
Plays Jim Lake Jr. (voice)
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
2016
Plays Jim (voice)
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
2020
Plays Clyde Barrow
Bonnie & Clyde
2013
Plays Chad Kottmeier
ER
1994
Plays Jeremy
Two of a Kind
1998
Plays Abel
Kindred: The Embraced
1996
Plays Bryce Banks
The Pretender
1996
Plays Lance Foster
Early Edition
1996
Plays Bryce Banks
Profiler
1996
Plays Darryl
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
Plays Punk
3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
Latest Trailers
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Emile Hirsch and where are they from?
Emile Hirsch is 41 years old, born on March 13, 1985 in Topanga Canyon, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Emile Hirsch?
Emile Hirsch is best known for roles in Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, Into the Wild, The Autopsy of Jane Doe.
How many movies has Emile Hirsch been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Emile Hirsch has appeared in 51 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Emile Hirsch's first movie?
The career of Emile Hirsch began with Sugared Peas (1996).
What is Emile Hirsch's most recent movie or series?
Emile Hirsch's most recent release is Stooper, which premiered on June 25, 2025.
What TV shows has Emile Hirsch appeared in?
On television, Emile Hirsch has appeared in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, ER, 3rd Rock from the Sun.
Does Emile Hirsch have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Emile Hirsch's upcoming work includes: Confession (2026), Lice (2027).
Emile Hirsch
1985-03-13 · Topanga Canyon, California, USA
Emile Davenport Hirsch (born March 13, 1985) is an American actor. He played Chris McCandless in Into the Wild (2007). Other notable film roles include The Girl Next Door (2004), Lords of Dogtown (2005), Alpha Dog (2006), Speed Racer (2008), Milk (2008), Lone Survivor (2013), An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn (2018), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).Emile Hirsch, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.