Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 2004-10-03
- Born Place: New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As:
Noah Cameron Schnapp
Noah Schnapp
Born on October 3, 2004, in New York City and raised in Scarsdale, Noah Cameron Schnapp is an American actor and entrepreneur who has grown up in the public eye as a central figure of the Netflix global hit Stranger Things. The son of Mitchell and Karine Schnapp, Noah began his acting journey at age five after being inspired by a Broadway production of Annie, eventually making his professional debut voicing Charlie Brown in The Peanuts Movie (2015) and playing Roger Donovan in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies (2015). However, it was his 2016 casting as Will Byers that defined his early career; his portrayal of a young boy trapped in the Upside Down and his subsequent struggle with possession and identity earned him widespread critical acclaim and several awards, including an MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Frightened Performance. As of 2026, Schnapp has successfully navigated the transition from a child star to a multifaceted adult professional. Beyond acting, he has emerged as a savvy entrepreneur, founding the sustainable, palm oil-free hazelnut spread brand TBH (To Be Honest) in 2021 and launching a virtual restaurant brand, TenderFix, in 2023. Balancing a high-profile career with academic ambition, he is set to graduate in May 2026 from the University of Pennsylvania’s prestigious Wharton School with a degree in business and entrepreneurship. Personally, Noah reached a significant milestone in early 2023 when he came out publicly as gay, a moment he noted made him feel "more similar to Will than I thought." He also shares a deep bond with his co-stars, notably serving as the godfather to Millie Bobby Brown’s daughter. In the 2026 documentary One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5, Noah's contribution is highlighted as particularly unique; he is revealed to have "directed his younger self" by providing performance cues to the child actor used for Season 5's flashback sequences. The final season saw his character, Will, come full circle—moving from a victim of the Upside Down to a powerful hero who harnesses his psychic link to Vecna to protect his friends. Following the emotional wrap of the series on December 31, 2025, Schnapp has expressed a desire to be selective with his future roles, looking for adult-oriented projects that allow him to build an identity independent of Hawkins while continuing to expand his business empire.
