Aaron Stanford was born on December 27, 1976, in Westford, Massachusetts, to Judith and Don Stanford. He has a brother, David Stanford, who is a musician. Aaron attended Westford Academy, where he was introduced to acting through his high school drama program. One of his early significant stage roles was Alan Strang in the play Equus, directed by Michael Towers at the Roudenbush Community Center in Westford.
Stanford gained attention with his first major film role as Oscar Grubman in the 2002 independent film Tadpole. In this coming-of-age story, he played a precocious fifteen-year-old who develops romantic feelings for his stepmother. The film was well-received critically and showcased Stanford's acting abilities. His performance earned him a nomination for a Golden Satellite Award and led to being named one of Daily Variety's "Top Ten Actors to Watch."
From 2001 to 2002, Stanford made several appearances on the television series Third Watch, portraying the character Sergei, a Russian teenager. His early television work, combined with the success of Tadpole, laid the foundation for future roles in both mainstream and independent projects.
Stanford's standout performance in Tadpole caught the eye of director Bryan Singer, who cast him as John Allerdyce, also known as “Pyro,” in X2: X-Men United (2003), the sequel to the original X-Men film. Stanford portrayed Pyro, a mutant with fire-manipulating abilities, in a more antagonistic light. He reprised the role in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), further solidifying his place in the blockbuster franchise.
In 2006, Stanford starred as Doug Bukowski in the remake of the 1977 horror film The Hills Have Eyes. While the film received mixed critical responses, it was a commercial success. That same year, he was honored at the Young Hollywood Awards with the “One To Watch” accolade for his rising status in the industry.
| Birth Date: | 27 Dec, 1976 |
| Age: | 43 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film producer Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Westford |
| Education: | Rutgers University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Twitter Id: | AaronAStanford |
| Net Worth 2021: | 500 thousand |
