Emile Hirsch is an American actor best known for his leading role in the film Into the Wild.
Emile Davenport Hirsch was born on March 13, 1985, in Topanga, California. His mother, Margaret Esther, is a visual artist and educator who illustrated pop-up books, while his father, David M. Hirsch, is an entrepreneur who has worked as an agent, manager, and producer. Hirsch spent his early years in Los Angeles and Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he lived with his mother for a few years.
He attended Paul Revere Middle School and later studied at the Hamilton Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Los Angeles. His early exposure to the creative arts significantly shaped his passion for performance and storytelling.
Hirsch’s film career began to gain momentum at age 17 when he starred alongside Jodie Foster in The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002). His performance received praise from critics and soon led to roles in The Emperor's Club (2002) with Kevin Kline, The Girl Next Door (2004), Imaginary Heroes (2004), and Lords of Dogtown (2005).
His breakthrough came in 2007 with the lead role in Into the Wild, directed by Sean Penn. Based on the true story of Christopher McCandless, Hirsch’s portrayal of the idealistic adventurer earned him critical acclaim and a nomination for a Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actor. The film resonated with younger audiences due to its themes of self-discovery and unconventional life paths.
In 2008, Hirsch reunited with Sean Penn in the Academy Award–winning film Milk, in which he played activist Cleve Jones. He later added to his repertoire with roles in Taking Woodstock (2009) and Oliver Stone's Savages (2012). In 2019, he featured as Jay Sebring in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, expanding his presence in high-profile ensembles.
As of recent estimates, Emile Hirsch’s net worth is approximately $6 million, earned through a combination of film roles, television appearances, and voice acting work.
Emile Hirsch has kept much of his private life away from the public eye but has had several notable relationships over the years. In 2005, he briefly dated actress Amanda Seyfried. In 2007, he was in a relationship with actress Lucila Valdivia, which lasted about a year. Later, he dated Brianna Domont from 2008 to 2010.
There were unverified rumors linking him to Ellen Page (now Elliot Page) from 2010 to 2011; however, these claims were never substantiated, and Page later came out as gay, rendering the reports unlikely. Hirsch was also rumored to have dated actresses Juno Temple and AnnaSophia Robb, though no official confirmations were made.
Currently, Hirsch is not publicly linked to any romantic partner and is believed to be single.
| Birth Date: | 13 Mar, 1985 |
| Age: | 35 yrs |
| Occupations: | Television actor Film actor Actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Topanga |
| residence: | Venice |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 16 million |
