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* ''Series/TokyoVice'' (2022; TV series) as Jake Adelstein (main role)
* ''Mayday 109'' (TBD) as UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy
* ''The Great High School Impostor'' (TBD) as Arthur Samarin[[note]]A Ukrainian man who overstayed his visa and posed as an American high school student from 19 to 23 years old.[[/note]]
* Untitled Creator/HansChristianAndersen musical biopic (TBD) as Hans Christian Andersen

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* ''Series/TokyoVice'' (2022; (2022 -- present; TV series) as Jake Adelstein (main role)
* ''Mayday 109'' (TBD) as UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy
* ''The Great High School Impostor'' (TBD) as Arthur Samarin[[note]]A Ukrainian man who overstayed his visa and posed as an American high school student from 19 to 23 years old.[[/note]]
* Untitled Creator/HansChristianAndersen musical biopic (TBD) as Hans Christian Andersen
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* PlayingGertrude: Because TeensAreShort, whenever he stars alongside Creator/ShaileneWoodley, he plays characters older than her - despite being three years younger than her in real life.

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He's best known for portraying Augustus Waters in the the film adaptation of Creator/JohnGreen's ''Literature/TheFaultInOurStars'' opposite Creator/ShaileneWoodley, with whom he also co-starred in the ''The Film/{{Divergent}} Series'' as Caleb Prior.

He then appeared in the title role of Creator/EdgarWright's 2017 action comedy ''Film/BabyDriver'', receiving widespread critical acclaim for his performance.

Some of his other film credits include the 2013 ''Film/{{Carrie|2013}}'' remake, Creator/JasonReitman's ''Film/MenWomenAndChildren'', a cameo in another Green adaptation, ''Film/PaperTowns'', and Tony in Creator/StevenSpielberg's ''Film/{{West Side Story|2021}}''. He currently has a full slate of future roles, including a young UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy in ''Mayday 109'', a film about his days in the United States Navy, and the crime thriller ''Forest Kind'' alongside Creator/JakeGyllenhaal.

In addition to his acting career, Elgort is also a recording artist, producer and DJ. He released a number of singles and remixes under the stage name Ansolo, which he's since dropped in favor of his real name for his most recent material.

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He's best known for portraying Augustus Waters in the the film adaptation of Creator/JohnGreen's ''Literature/TheFaultInOurStars'' opposite Creator/ShaileneWoodley, with whom he also co-starred in the ''The Film/{{Divergent}} Series'' as Caleb Prior. \n\nHe then appeared While these films gave him a reputation as a leading teen heartthrob of his time, his appearance in the title role of Creator/EdgarWright's 2017 action comedy ''Film/BabyDriver'', receiving ''Film/BabyDriver'' earned him widespread critical acclaim for his performance.

performance and viability as an action star.

Some of his other film credits include the 2013 ''Film/{{Carrie|2013}}'' remake, remake (his acting debut), Creator/JasonReitman's ''Film/MenWomenAndChildren'', a cameo in another Green adaptation, ''Film/PaperTowns'', and Tony in Creator/StevenSpielberg's ''Film/{{West Side Story|2021}}''. He currently has a full slate of future roles, including a young UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy in ''Mayday 109'', a film about his days in the United States Navy, and the crime thriller ''Forest Kind'' alongside Creator/JakeGyllenhaal.

In addition to his acting career, Elgort is also a recording artist, producer and DJ. He released a number of singles and remixes under the stage name Ansolo, Ansølo, which he's since dropped in favor of his real name for his most recent material.
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* ''Film/{{West Side Story|2021}}'' (2021) as Tony

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* ''Tokyo Vice'' (TBD; TV series) as Jake Adelstein (main role)
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* DawsonCasting: Not in ''{{Film/Carrie|2013}}'' where he was eighteen, like Tommy. But he has continued to play teens in his twenties.

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* DawsonCasting: Not in ''{{Film/Carrie|2013}}'' where he was eighteen, like Tommy. But he Ansel has continued to play teens in his twenties.
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Some of his other film credits include the 2013 ''Film/{{Carrie|2013}}'' remake, Creator/JasonReitman's ''Film/MenWomenAndChildren'', a cameo in another Green adaptation, ''Film/PaperTowns'', and Tony in Creator/StevenSpielberg's ''Film/WestSideStory2021''. He currently has a full slate of future roles, including a young UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy in ''Mayday 109'', a film about his days in the United States Navy, and the crime thriller ''Forest Kind'' alongside Creator/JakeGyllenhaal.

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Some of his other film credits include the 2013 ''Film/{{Carrie|2013}}'' remake, Creator/JasonReitman's ''Film/MenWomenAndChildren'', a cameo in another Green adaptation, ''Film/PaperTowns'', and Tony in Creator/StevenSpielberg's ''Film/WestSideStory2021''.''Film/{{West Side Story|2021}}''. He currently has a full slate of future roles, including a young UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy in ''Mayday 109'', a film about his days in the United States Navy, and the crime thriller ''Forest Kind'' alongside Creator/JakeGyllenhaal.



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Some of his other film credits include the 2013 ''Film/{{Carrie|2013}}'' remake, Creator/JasonReitman's ''Film/MenWomenAndChildren'', a cameo in another Green adaptation, ''Film/PaperTowns'', and Tony in Creator/StevenSpielberg's adaptation of ''Theatre/WestSideStory''. He currently has a full slate of future roles, including a young UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy in ''Mayday 109'', a film about his days in the United States Navy, and the crime thriller ''Forest Kind'' alongside Creator/JakeGyllenhaal.

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Some of his other film credits include the 2013 ''Film/{{Carrie|2013}}'' remake, Creator/JasonReitman's ''Film/MenWomenAndChildren'', a cameo in another Green adaptation, ''Film/PaperTowns'', and Tony in Creator/StevenSpielberg's adaptation of ''Theatre/WestSideStory''.''Film/WestSideStory2021''. He currently has a full slate of future roles, including a young UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy in ''Mayday 109'', a film about his days in the United States Navy, and the crime thriller ''Forest Kind'' alongside Creator/JakeGyllenhaal.



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He then appeared in the title role of Creator/EdgarWright's 2017 film ''Film/BabyDriver'', receiving widespread acclaim from critics for his performance.

Some of his other film credits include the 2013 ''Film/{{Carrie|2013}}'' remake, Creator/JasonReitman's ''Film/MenWomenAndChildren'', and a cameo role in another John Green adaptation, ''Film/PaperTowns''. He's currently slated to star as a young UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy in a film about his days in the United States Navy, and Tony in Creator/StevenSpielberg's adaptation of ''Theatre/WestSideStory''.

In addition to his acting career, Elgort is also a recording artist, producer, and DJ. He released a number of singles and remixes under the stage name Ansolo, which he's since dropped in favor of his real name for his most recent material.

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He then appeared in the title role of Creator/EdgarWright's 2017 film action comedy ''Film/BabyDriver'', receiving widespread critical acclaim from critics for his performance.

Some of his other film credits include the 2013 ''Film/{{Carrie|2013}}'' remake, Creator/JasonReitman's ''Film/MenWomenAndChildren'', and a cameo role in another John Green adaptation, ''Film/PaperTowns''. He's currently slated to star as a young UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy in a film about his days in the United States Navy, ''Film/PaperTowns'', and Tony in Creator/StevenSpielberg's adaptation of ''Theatre/WestSideStory''.

''Theatre/WestSideStory''. He currently has a full slate of future roles, including a young UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy in ''Mayday 109'', a film about his days in the United States Navy, and the crime thriller ''Forest Kind'' alongside Creator/JakeGyllenhaal.

In addition to his acting career, Elgort is also a recording artist, producer, producer and DJ. He released a number of singles and remixes under the stage name Ansolo, which he's since dropped in favor of his real name for his most recent material.



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** ''The Divergent Series: Allegiant'' (2016)
** ''The Divergent Series: Ascendant'' (2017)

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** ''The Divergent Series: Allegiant'' (2016)
** ''The Divergent Series: Ascendant'' (2017)
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* ''November Criminals'' (2017) as Addison Schacht
* ''Jonathan'' (2018) as Jonathan / John
* ''Film/BillionaireBoysClub'' (2018) as Joe Hunt
* ''Film/TheGoldfinch'' (2019) as Theo Decker
* ''Theatre/WestSideStory'' (2021) as Tony



* ''Theatre/WestSideStory'' (2021) as Tony

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* CoolCar: He begged the production crew of ''Film/BabyDriver'' to give him one of the Subarus he drove in the film, so at his birthday, [[http://www.blog.wildesubaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/methode2Fsundaytimes2Fprod2Fweb2Fbin2F5b75c174-5295-11e7-bb68-01a62c2a3512.jpg he got it]].

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* ''Theatre/WestSideStory'' (2021) ''Tokyo Vice'' (TBD; TV series) as Tony

Jake Adelstein (main role)
* ''The Great High School Impostor'' (TBD) as Arthur Samarin[[note]]A Ukrainian man who overstayed his visa and posed as an American high school student from 19 to 23 years old.[[/note]]
* Untitled Creator/HansChristianAndersen musical biopic (TBD) as Hans Christian Andersen

!! He Elgort provides examples of:
* CoolCar: He begged the production ''Baby Driver'' crew of ''Film/BabyDriver'' to give him one of the Subarus he drove drives in the film, so at his birthday, [[http://www.blog.wildesubaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/methode2Fsundaytimes2Fprod2Fweb2Fbin2F5b75c174-5295-11e7-bb68-01a62c2a3512.jpg he got it]].



* PlayingGertrude: Because TeensAreShort, whenever he stars alongside Shailene Woodley, he plays characters older than her - despite being three years younger than her in real life.

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* PlayingGertrude: Because TeensAreShort, whenever he stars alongside Shailene Woodley, Creator/ShaileneWoodley, he plays characters older than her - despite being three years younger than her in real life.



* TallDarkAndHandsome: 6'3", dark-haired and pure EstrogenBrigade.
* ThoseTwoGuys: He co-starred opposite Creator/ShaileneWoodley twice: as her brother in ''Divergent'', and then her [[CastIncest love interest]] in ''The Fault In Our Stars''.

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* TallDarkAndHandsome: 6'3", 6'4", dark-haired and pure EstrogenBrigade.
* ThoseTwoGuys: He co-starred opposite Creator/ShaileneWoodley Shailene Woodley twice: as her brother in ''Divergent'', and then her [[CastIncest love interest]] in ''The Fault In in Our Stars''.

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He's also a trained {{ballet}} dancer!

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He's also a trained {{ballet}} dancer!
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* DawsonCasting: Not in ''{{Film/Carrie2013}}'' where he was eighteen, like Tommy. But he has continued to play teens in his twenties.

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* DawsonCasting: Not in ''{{Film/Carrie2013}}'' ''{{Film/Carrie|2013}}'' where he was eighteen, like Tommy. But he has continued to play teens in his twenties.
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* ThoseTwoGuys: He co-starred opposite Creator/ShaileneWoodley twice: as her brother in ''Divergent'', and then her love interest in ''The Fault In Our Stars''.

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* ThoseTwoGuys: He co-starred opposite Creator/ShaileneWoodley twice: as her brother in ''Divergent'', and then her [[CastIncest love interest interest]] in ''The Fault In Our Stars''.
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Ansel Elgort (born born March 14, 1994) is an American actor, singer, DJ, and {{record producer}}.

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Ansel Elgort (born born March 14, 1994) 1994 in New York City, New York) is an American actor, singer, DJ, and {{record producer}}.
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* CoolCar: He begged the production crew of ''FilmBabyDriver'' to give him one of the Subarus he drove in the film, so at his birthday, [[http://www.blog.wildesubaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/methode2Fsundaytimes2Fprod2Fweb2Fbin2F5b75c174-5295-11e7-bb68-01a62c2a3512.jpg he got it]].

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* CoolCar: He begged the production crew of ''FilmBabyDriver'' ''Film/BabyDriver'' to give him one of the Subarus he drove in the film, so at his birthday, [[http://www.blog.wildesubaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/methode2Fsundaytimes2Fprod2Fweb2Fbin2F5b75c174-5295-11e7-bb68-01a62c2a3512.jpg he got it]].
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Some of his other film credits include the 2013 ''Film/{{Carrie|2013}}'' remake, Creator/JasonReitman's ''Film/MenWomenAndChildren'', and a cameo role in another John Green adaptation, ''Film/PaperTowns''. He's currently slated to star as a young UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy in a film about his days in the United States Navy.

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Some of his other film credits include the 2013 ''Film/{{Carrie|2013}}'' remake, Creator/JasonReitman's ''Film/MenWomenAndChildren'', and a cameo role in another John Green adaptation, ''Film/PaperTowns''. He's currently slated to star as a young UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy in a film about his days in the United States Navy.
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'''Ansel Elgort''' (born born March 14, 1994) is an American actor, singer, DJ, and {{record producer}}.

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'''Ansel Elgort''' Ansel Elgort (born born March 14, 1994) is an American actor, singer, DJ, and {{record producer}}.
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* DawsonCasting: Not in ''{{Film/Carrie2013}}'' where he was eighteen, like Tommy. But he has continued to play teens in his twenties.
* IronyAsSheIsCast: Plays the NonActionGuy Caleb in the ''{{Literature/Divergent}}'' films who - even when he does get involved is more of an ActionSurvivor or BadassBookworm. He's a trained ballet dancer in real life and the baggy clothes he wears as Caleb hide [[ClarkKentOutfit a toned physique]].
* PlayingGertrude: Because TeensAreShort, whenever he stars alongside Shailene Woodley, he plays characters older than her - despite being three years younger than her in real life.
* StarMakingRole: ''Literature/TheFaultInOurStars'' made him a household name, and attracted a swarm of EstrogenBrigade.

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Ansel Elgort (born born March 14, 1994) is an American actor, {{record producer}}, and DJ. Best known for playing Augustus Waters in the [[Film/TheFaultInOurStars film adaption]] of Creator/JohnGreen's ''Literature/TheFaultInOurStars''. He's also known for appearing in ''The Film/{{Divergent}} Series'' as Caleb Prior.

When he's not acting, he's [=DJing=] and producing music under the pseudonym Ansølo -- [[https://soundcloud.com/ansolo/tracks some his work can be heard here]]. He's also a trained ballet dancer.

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'''Ansel Elgort'''
(born born March 14, 1994) is an American actor, singer, DJ, and {{record producer}}, and DJ. Best known for playing Augustus Waters in the [[Film/TheFaultInOurStars film adaption]] of Creator/JohnGreen's ''Literature/TheFaultInOurStars''. He's also known for appearing in ''The Film/{{Divergent}} Series'' as Caleb Prior.producer}}.

When He's best known for portraying Augustus Waters in the the film adaptation of Creator/JohnGreen's ''Literature/TheFaultInOurStars'' opposite Creator/ShaileneWoodley, with whom he also co-starred in the ''The Film/{{Divergent}} Series'' as Caleb Prior.

He then appeared in the title role of Creator/EdgarWright's 2017 film ''Film/BabyDriver'', receiving widespread acclaim from critics for his performance.

Some of his other film credits include the 2013 ''Film/{{Carrie|2013}}'' remake, Creator/JasonReitman's ''Film/MenWomenAndChildren'', and a cameo role in another John Green adaptation, ''Film/PaperTowns''. He's currently slated to star as a young UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy in a film about his days in the United States Navy.

In addition to his acting career, Elgort is also a recording artist, producer, and DJ. He released a number of singles and remixes under the stage name Ansolo, which
he's not acting, he's [=DJing=] and producing music under the pseudonym Ansølo -- [[https://soundcloud.com/ansolo/tracks some since dropped in favor of his work can be heard here]]. real name for his most recent material.

He's also a trained ballet dancer.
{{ballet}} dancer!



!! Discography:
* "Clarity" Ansølo Remix (originally by Creator/{{Zedd}} featuring Creator/{{Foxes}}; 2013)
* "Unite" (single; 2014)
* "Totem" (single; 2014)
* "Strong" Ansølo Remix (originally by Arno Cost & Norman Doray; 2014)
* "To Life" (single; 2015)

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'''Ansel Elgort''' (born born March 14, 1994) is an American actor, {{record producer}}, and DJ. Best known for playing Augustus Waters in the [[Film/TheFaultInOurStars film adaption]] of Creator/JohnGreen's ''Literature/TheFaultInOurStars''. He's also known for appearing in ''The Film/{{Divergent}} Series'' as Caleb Prior.

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'''Ansel Elgort''' Ansel Elgort (born born March 14, 1994) is an American actor, {{record producer}}, and DJ. Best known for playing Augustus Waters in the [[Film/TheFaultInOurStars film adaption]] of Creator/JohnGreen's ''Literature/TheFaultInOurStars''. He's also known for appearing in ''The Film/{{Divergent}} Series'' as Caleb Prior.
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* ThoseTwoGuys: He co-starred opposite Creator/ShaileneWoodley twice: as her brother in ''Divergent'', and then her love interest in ''The Fault In Our Stars''.
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'''Ansel Elgort''' (born born March 14, 1994) is an American actor, {{record producer}}, and DJ. Best known for playing Augustus Waters in the [[Film/TheFaultInOurStars film adaption]] of Creator/JohnGreen's ''Literature/TheFaultInOurStars''. He's also known for appearing in ''The Film/{{Divergent}} Series'' as Caleb Prior.

When he's not acting, he's [=DJing=] and producing music under the pseudonym Ansølo -- [[https://soundcloud.com/ansolo/tracks some his work can be heard here]]. He's also a trained ballet dancer.

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!! Discography:
* "Clarity" Ansølo Remix (originally by Creator/{{Zedd}} featuring Creator/{{Foxes}}; 2013)
* "Unite" (single; 2014)
* "Totem" (single; 2014)
* "Strong" Ansølo Remix (originally by Arno Cost & Norman Doray; 2014)
* "To Life" (single; 2015)

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!! Selected filmography:
* ''Film/{{Carrie|2013}}'' (2013) as Tommy Ross
* ''Film/MenWomenAndChildren'' (2014) as Tim Mooney
* ''The Film/{{Divergent}} Series'' (2014 -- 2017) as Caleb Prior:
** ''The Divergent Series: Insurgent'' (2015)
** ''The Divergent Series: Allegiant'' (2016)
** ''The Divergent Series: Ascendant'' (2017)
* ''Film/TheFaultInOurStars'' (2014) as Augustus Waters
* ''Film/PaperTowns'' (2015) as Mason

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