Noah Cameron Schnapp (born October 3, 2004) is a Canadian-American actor and web videographer. He gained international fame for his role as Will Byers in the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things.
Early Life and Career
Noah Schnapp was born on October 3, 2004, in New York City, New York. He began his acting career with the role of Roger Donovan in Steven Spielberg’s film Bridge of Spies (2015). Schnapp also voiced Charlie Brown in the animated film The Peanuts Movie (2015).
Breakthrough Role
Schnapp’s breakthrough role came in 2016 when he was cast as Will Byers in the Netflix series Stranger Things. His portrayal of the character, who is central to the show’s plot, earned him widespread recognition and critical acclaim. The series has been a major success and has garnered a large fanbase.
Other Work
In addition to his work on Stranger Things, Schnapp has appeared in several other films and television projects. He starred in the film Anya (2020) and has been involved in various web-based projects as a videographer and influencer.
Personal Life
Noah Schnapp is known for his close friendship with his Stranger Things co-star Millie Bobby Brown. On January 5, 2023, he publicly came out as gay in a short video on TikTok. Schnapp is active on social media, where he shares updates about his work and personal life with his followers.
Filmography
- Bridge of Spies (2015) – Roger Donovan
- The Peanuts Movie (2015) – Charlie Brown (voice)
- Stranger Things (2016-present) – Will Byers
- Anya (2020) – Lead role
