Noah Schnapp

Born in New York, actor Noah Schnapp showed an interest in acting as a child and earned the role of Roger Donovan in Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning Cold War thriller, "Bridge of Spies" (2015) and voiced the beloved Charlie Brown in "The Peanuts Movie" (2015) under the direction of Steve Martino. Schnapp gained widespread recognition for his role as Will Byers in the critically acclaimed series "Stranger Things" (Netflix, 2016-) where he worked alongside co-stars such as Winona Ryder and Millie Bobby Brown. The show's popularity is evident in its nominations, which include a Golden Globe for Best Drama Television Series and the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, both of which it won. Schnapp's depiction earned him recognition, including the Youth Impact Award from Variety. He also received standalone awards for his portrayal of Will Byers, including the Best Frightened Performance at the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards, Choice Summer TV Actor at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards, and Male TV Star at the 2022 People's Choice Awards. Schnapp has also made appearances in music videos such as Panic! At the Disco's "LA Devotee," Drake's song, "In My Feelings," and Johnny Orlando's "See You." Noah Schnapp demonstrates dedication to his craft and his ability to embody a range of characters positions him as one of Hollywood's most promising young talents.