Hunter Schafer
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Hunter Schafer arrived at acting from fashion runways and LGBTQ activism, and made her debut count: her Jules in 'Euphoria' (2019) became one of the defining television characters of its generation, tender and volatile in equal measure. Born in New Jersey in 1998 and raised in North Carolina, she had modeled for major houses before HBO came calling. Her film career took off with 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' (2023), Yorgos Lanthimos's 'Kinds of Kindness' (2024) and the horror showcase 'Cuckoo' (2024), where she carried the film almost single-handedly. A career still young, but chosen with evident taste.
Hunter Schafer
5 Movies
2 Series
Hunter Schafer arrived at acting from fashion runways and LGBTQ activism, and made her debut count: her Jules in 'Euphoria' (2019) became one of the defining television characters of its generation, tender and volatile in equal measure. Born in New Jersey in 1998 and raised in North Carolina, she had modeled for major houses before HBO came calling. Her film career took off with 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' (2023), Yorgos Lanthimos's 'Kinds of Kindness' (2024) and the horror showcase 'Cuckoo' (2024), where she carried the film almost single-handedly. A career still young, but chosen with evident taste.
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How old is Hunter Schafer and where are they from?
Hunter Schafer is 27 years old, born on December 31, 1998 in Trenton, New Jersey, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Hunter Schafer?
Hunter Schafer is best known for roles in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Kinds of Kindness, Cuckoo.
How many movies has Hunter Schafer been in?
Over a 4-year career (since 2022), Hunter Schafer has appeared in 4 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Hunter Schafer's first movie?
The career of Hunter Schafer began with Christmas Special Vol. 1 (2022).
What is Hunter Schafer's most recent movie or series?
Hunter Schafer's most recent release is Euphoria: A Look Back, which premiered on July 24, 2026.
What TV shows has Hunter Schafer appeared in?
On television, Hunter Schafer has appeared in Euphoria, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, RuPaul's Drag Race, Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Hunter Schafer
1998-12-31 · Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Hunter Schafer (born December 31, 1998) is an American actress, model and transgender rights activist. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, Schafer was assigned male at birth and transitioned as a child. She came to public attention after joining a 2016 lawsuit against North Carolina's Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, a so-called "bathroom bill" which prevented transgender people from using public bathrooms corresponding to their gender identity. For her activism, she was named to Teen Vogue's "21 Under 21" list in 2017.
Schafer has studied watercolour painting and clothing design. In 2017, she began work as a fashion model for various brands. Schafer initially planned to attend an arts college to further her studies in clothing design, but instead decided to transition to acting after being cast in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria (2019–2026). Her role as transgender high school student Jules Vaughn, and her co-writing credit on an episode of the series, garnered her critical praise.
Schafer has since starred in the films The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) and Cuckoo (2024), and had minor roles in Kinds of Kindness (2024) and the English dub of the Japanese film Belle (2021). Schafer has continued to model after entering the acting industry, serving as a brand ambassador for Shiseido Makeup, Prada, and Mugler.Hunter Schafer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.