Nathaniel Wolff: American Actor
Biography
Full Name: Nathaniel Marvin Wolff
Date of Birth: December 17, 1994
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: American
Profession: Actor, musician, singer-songwriter
Years Active: 2003–present
He has since transitioned into serious film acting and continues to pursue music with his brother, Alex Wolff.
Height
Height: Approximately 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m)
Education
Attended Friends Seminary in Manhattan
Later enrolled at the Professional Children's School in New York City, which supports young actors and performers
Did not attend college, instead focusing on his acting and music career
Family
Father: Michael Wolff – Jazz pianist and bandleader (formerly with The Arsenio Hall Show)
Mother: Polly Draper – Actress, writer, director, and producer (The Naked Brothers Band)
Brother: Alex Wolff –
Actor and musician (Hereditary, The Naked Brothers Band)
Comes from a culturally Jewish background on his father's side
Career
Early Career & The Naked Brothers Band
Starred in The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie (2005), which became the basis for the Nickelodeon series (2007–2009)
Composed much of the show's music, which became a Billboard-charting soundtrack.
Co-formed the band Nat & Alex Wolff with his brother
Transitioning to Film
Breakthrough Roles:
The Fault in Our Stars (2014) – as Isaac
Paper Towns (2015)
– as Quentin "Q" Jacobsen
Palo Alto (2013), Admission (2013), and Stella's Last Weekend (2018)
Played Light Turner in Netflix's Death Note (2017)
Recent projects include Mortal (2020), The Consultant (2023), and Joe vs. Caroline (2022)
Music Career
Continues to release music with Alex Wolff as part of their duo
Albums: Black Sheep (2011), Public Places (2016), Table for Two (2023)
Opened for Billie Eilish during her 2024 Hit Me Hard and Soft tour
Net Worth
Estimated at $3 million (USD) as of 2025
Sources of income:
acting, music royalties, touring, endorsements, and voice work
Awards & Nominations
Teen Choice Awards (2014):
Scene Stealer for The Fault in Our Stars – Won
Best Onscreen Chemistry – Won (with co-stars)
CinemaCon Award (2015): Rising Star – Won
BMI Cable Award (2007): for The Naked Brothers Band
Nominated for Young Artist Awards and Young Hollywood Awards
Nat Wolff has evolved from a Nickelodeon child star into a respected actor and musician. With his creative upbringing and talent across multiple fields, he continues to thrive in both Hollywood and the music.
