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name: "Miles Teller"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/miles-teller"
fi1m_id: "miles-teller"
imdb_id: "nm1886602"
tmdb_id: 996701
wikidata_id: "Q267330"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "20 February 1987"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 7
average_fi1m_score: 64
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 7
updated: "2026-09-24T08:55:46.131967+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Miles Teller

## Identity

Miles Teller

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/miles-teller
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** miles-teller
- **IMDb ID:** nm1886602
- **TMDB ID:** 996701
- **Wikidata ID:** Q267330
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_Teller, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q267330, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1886602/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/996701

Actor. Born 20 February 1987 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 20 February 1987, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, USA
- **Active:** 2010–present
- **Also known as:** Miles Alexander Teller
- **Frequently works with:** [David Ellison](https://film.one/person/david-ellison.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 64, as actor, over 7 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2010s 63 (4), 2020s 66 (3)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 64 to 61 across 7 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 3 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 5 of 7 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 5, Action 2, Music 2, Science Fiction 2, Thriller 2, Adventure 1
- **Screen time:** 13 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $2,831m across 6 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_Teller, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q267330, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1886602/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/996701

## Coming up

- *Paper Tiger* (2026-11-12), as Irwin Pearl

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*Top Gun: Maverick*](https://film.one/film/top-gun-maverick.md) (80), [*The Gorge*](https://film.one/film/the-gorge.md) (70), [*Michael*](https://film.one/film/michael.md) (47)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Rabbit Hole*](https://film.one/film/rabbit-hole.md) (76), [*War Dogs*](https://film.one/film/war-dogs.md) (55)
- **Disney+:** [*Fantastic Four*](https://film.one/film/fantastic-four.md) (38)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Miles Teller

> Miles Teller is most persuasive when determination makes a character difficult to like. *Whiplash* makes full use of that awkwardness; the calm supporting work in *Michael* gives us much less to hold on to.

In *Whiplash* (2014), Miles Teller gives Andrew enough pride to make sympathy awkward. The jazz drummer wants to excel, and Teller allows that desire to make him unpleasant without asking us to forgive it because his teacher behaves worse. His face can look tough and almost childlike, a useful quality in parts that need determination and vulnerability at once. We rate him most highly when he allows a character to be difficult company, even while making the effort and hurt plain.

The early attention came with *The Spectacular Now* (2013), before *Whiplash* made the breakthrough. His credits broadened to include the *Divergent* trilogy (2014–2016), *Fantastic Four* (2015) and *War Dogs* (2016). Not every move paid off: *Fantastic Four* received poor reviews. *Top Gun: Maverick* (2022) brought renewed mainstream prominence, with Teller contributing emotional weight and camaraderie to an ensemble.

Damien Chazelle gives us the clearest use of Teller's strengths in *Whiplash*, putting his determination up against J.K. Simmons's compelling bully, Fletcher. Teller practised the drums for months, yet the performance offers more than proof that he has done the homework. Andrew's pride keeps the contest uncomfortable: Teller will not make him wholly innocent simply to make the teacher easier to condemn. We were ashamed of laughing at Simmons's tirades, which make a teacher's abuse horribly entertaining. Our reservation about the film remains its narrow interest in ambition beyond the pain a student can withstand; Teller makes that limitation easier to accept, without removing it.

*Michael* (2026) offers a much quieter assignment: John Branca, the calm man helping Michael Jackson take charge of his affairs. Teller supplies the steadiness Antoine Fuqua's authorised biography asks for, though there is little here of the friction that makes Andrew interesting. The film's straightforward rise leaves him playing a reassuring presence, and calm competence cannot repair its unwillingness to pursue a difficult story. We would not ask him to make Branca more abrasive merely to attract attention, but the part gives us less reason to keep watching him. Start with *Whiplash*, provided a restful evening is not the requirement.

## Biography

Miles Teller is an American actor. Born on 20 February 1987 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, he studied at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts, where he trained in method acting.

Teller made his feature film debut in *Rabbit Hole* (2010). He gained wider recognition for *The Spectacular Now* (2013) and the *Divergent* trilogy (2014–2016). His breakthrough came with the role of Andrew Neiman in *Whiplash* (2014).

He later starred as Reed Richards in *Fantastic Four* (2015), David Packouz in *War Dogs* (2016) and Lt. Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw in *Top Gun: Maverick* (2022). Teller plays John Branca in the 2026 film *Michael*. He is married to Keleigh Sperry.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, deadline.com.*

## On Fi1m (7)

- *Michael* (2026), Fi1m 47, as John Branca — [page](https://film.one/film/michael.md)
- *The Gorge* (2025), Fi1m 70, as Levi — [page](https://film.one/film/the-gorge.md)
- *Top Gun: Maverick* (2022), Fi1m 80, as Lt. Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw — [page](https://film.one/film/top-gun-maverick.md)
- *War Dogs* (2016), Fi1m 55, as David Packouz — [page](https://film.one/film/war-dogs.md)
- *Fantastic Four* (2015), Fi1m 38, as Reed Richards — [page](https://film.one/film/fantastic-four.md)
- *Whiplash* (2014), Fi1m 84, as Andrew — [page](https://film.one/film/whiplash.md)
- *Rabbit Hole* (2010), Fi1m 76, as Jason — [page](https://film.one/film/rabbit-hole.md)

## Complete filmography (40)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Paper Tiger* (2026), as Irwin Pearl
- *Michael* (2026), as John Branca — Fi1m 47, [page](https://film.one/film/michael.md)
- *Eternity* (2025), as Larry · Executive Producer
- *The Gorge* (2025), as Levi · Executive Producer — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/the-gorge.md)
- *Spiderhead* (2022), as Jeff
- *Top Gun: Maverick* (2022), as Lt. Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/top-gun-maverick.md)
- *The Offer* (2022), series, as Albert S. 'Al' Ruddy · Executive Producer
- *Too Old to Die Young* (2019), series, as Martin Jones
- *Thank You for Your Service* (2017), as Adam Schumann
- *Only the Brave* (2017), as Brendan 'Donut' McDonough
- *Bleed for This* (2016), as Vinny Pazienza
- *War Dogs* (2016), as David Packouz — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/war-dogs.md)
- *Get a Job* (2016), as Will Davis
- *Allegiant* (2016), as Peter Hayes
- *Fantastic Four* (2015), as Reed Richards — Fi1m 38, [page](https://film.one/film/fantastic-four.md)
- *Insurgent* (2015), as Peter Hayes
- *Whiplash* (2014), as Andrew — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/whiplash.md)
- *Two Night Stand* (2014), as Alec
- *Divergent* (2014), as Peter
- *9 Kisses* (2014), as Groom
- *That Awkward Moment* (2014), as Daniel
- *The Spectacular Now* (2013), as Sutter Keely
- *21 & Over* (2013), as Miller
- *Project X* (2012), as Miles Teller
- *Footloose* (2011), as Willard Hewitt
- *Rabbit Hole* (2010), as Jason — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/rabbit-hole.md)
- *The Track Meet* (2010), as Andrew
- *The Unusuals* (2009), series, as James Boorland
- *While Choking* (2008), as Miles Chestler
- *The Musicians* (2008), as Miguel
- *A Very Specific Recipe* (2007), as Lee
- *Moonlighters* (2004), as Miles
- *Bartali*, as Gino Bartali · Producer
- *Winter Games*, as Producer
- *Possum Song*, as Eddie · Producer
- *Star One*, Actor
- *Copperhead*, as Producer
- *The Ark and the Aardvark*, as Gilbert (voice)
- *An Officer and a Gentleman Remake*, Actor
- *Wild Game*, as Claude Dallas

## Gallery

- ![Miles Teller](https://film.one/media/person/6815/gallery-1e1f9f4890fa.jpg) Miles Teller — Mingle Media TV, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Miles_Teller_March_18%2C_2014_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Miles_Teller_March_18%2C_2014_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- !["Whiplash" at Sundance 2014](https://film.one/media/person/6815/gallery-2ac58b8fe475.jpg) "Whiplash" at Sundance 2014 — PunkToad from oakland, us, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/John_Cooper%2C_Damien_Chazelle_and_Miles_Teller_%2812026652416%29.jpg/1280px-John_Cooper%2C_Damien_Chazelle_and_Miles_Teller_%2812026652416%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Miles Teller at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.](https://film.one/media/person/6815/gallery-a4912f92ce71.png) Miles Teller at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. — JoshPopov, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f8/MilesTellerTIFF2025-01.png/1280px-MilesTellerTIFF2025-01.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Actor Miles Teller attending the Week 10 game of Washington Commanders versus the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on  (2022)](https://film.one/media/person/6815/gallery-a64379c570eb.jpg) Actor Miles Teller attending the Week 10 game of Washington Commanders versus the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on  (2022) — All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9e/Miles_Teller_Commanders_at_Eagles_NOV2022.jpg/1280px-Miles_Teller_Commanders_at_Eagles_NOV2022.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Miles Teller](https://film.one/media/person/6815/gallery-399a0bd23b11.jpg) Miles Teller — Image via TMDB
- ![Miles Teller](https://film.one/media/person/6815/gallery-73a057b4688d.jpg) Miles Teller — Image via TMDB
- ![Miles Teller](https://film.one/media/person/6815/gallery-9f97f9ebcbd0.jpg) Miles Teller — Image via TMDB
- ![Actor Miles Teller attending the Week 10 game of Washington Commanders versus the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on  (2022)](https://film.one/media/person/6815/gallery-50dc4eda9aba.jpg) Actor Miles Teller attending the Week 10 game of Washington Commanders versus the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on  (2022) — All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/ba/Miles_Teller_Commanders_at_Eagles_NOV2022_%28close-up%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Actor Miles Teller attending the Week 10 game of Washington Commanders versus the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on  (2022)](https://film.one/media/person/6815/gallery-550c32ca5586.jpg) Actor Miles Teller attending the Week 10 game of Washington Commanders versus the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on  (2022) — All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Miles_Teller_Commanders_at_Eagles_NOV2022_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Miles_Teller_Commanders_at_Eagles_NOV2022_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Miles Teller](https://film.one/media/person/6815/gallery-fb751f04667e.jpg) Miles Teller — Image via TMDB
- ![Miles Teller](https://film.one/media/person/6815/gallery-55522bd2bcba.jpg) Miles Teller — Image via TMDB
- ![Miles Teller](https://film.one/media/person/6815/gallery-abe55caf60da.jpg) Miles Teller — Image via TMDB

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