Owen Teague is an American actor born on December 8, 1998, in Tampa, Florida, best known for leading Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) as Noa — a role that earned him recognition as one of Hollywood's most promising young stars. He first gained industry attention playing Nolan Rayburn in the Netflix thriller Bloodline (2015–2017) and later built his profile through Stephen King adaptations including It (2017), It Chapter Two (2019), and The Stand (2020–2021). As of 2026, Owen Teague is 27 years old and stands at 5 feet 10 inches tall.
Quick Facts — Owen Teague
Detail Info Full Name Owen William Teague Date of Birth December 8, 1998 Age (2026) 27 years old Birthplace Tampa, Florida, USA Height 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) Nationality American Zodiac Sign Sagittarius Occupation Actor Breakthrough Role Nolan Rayburn — Bloodline (2015) Latest Major Film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) Net Worth (est.) ~$1.5 million Relationship Status Keeps private
Early Life and Family Background
Owen Teague grew up in Tampa, Florida, in a household defined by music. Both his parents were professional musicians — his mother a former jazz singer — and they encouraged him to learn the violin, which he played until age 15.
Acting came first, though. At age four, Teague was staging scenes from Beauty and the Beast with stuffed animals. His mother noticed and made a deal: if he was serious, she'd take him to auditions. She wasn't a stage mom, by his own account. She just showed up when it counted.
He joined the Movie Makers Club at McFarlane Park International Baccalaureate Elementary School and started performing in local theater. By the time he landed his first professional credits, he was still in high school — he filmed parts of Bloodline while attending Howard W. Blake High School in Tampa.
Career Overview
Early Roles (2013–2016)
Teague's first screen credit was a supporting role in the comedy-drama Contest (2013), which premiered at the Mill Valley Film Festival. He followed that with a Western drama, Echoes of War (2015), and then a biographical role — playing the young Walt Disney in Walt Before Mickey (2015).
The role that changed things was Nolan Rayburn in Netflix's Bloodline, a Florida Keys family thriller. He was still a high school student when he filmed the second season, sharing scenes with Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, and Linda Cardellini. That same period brought a Stephen King adaptation — Cell (2016), based on King's 2006 novel.
His performance on NCIS: Los Angeles earned him a Young Artist Award nomination in 2014, an early signal that people were paying attention.
Stephen King Era (2017–2021)
The It franchise put Owen Teague in front of the widest audience of his career up to that point. He played Patrick Hockstetter, the psychopathic bully in the Losers' Club's orbit, in both It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019). The two films grossed a combined $1.17 billion worldwide.
In 2017 he also appeared in Black Mirror, Season 4, episode "Arkangel" — playing a character called Trick in one of the anthology's most emotionally unsettling episodes.
The Stand (2020–2021), a CBS All Access miniseries adapting Stephen King's post-apocalyptic novel, gave him one of his most complex television roles: Harold Lauder, a sociopathic teenager seduced by evil during a pandemic. Teague said The Stand had been a favorite book of his since age 13. Critics at Consequence of Sound described his portrayal as capturing Harold's "insecurity, pomposity, and rage" with "nuanced perfection."
Indie Film Period (2019–2023)
Between blockbusters, Teague spent several years building a parallel career in smaller, character-driven films. Highlights include:
- Mrs. Fletcher (2019, HBO) — played Julian, a 19-year-old entangled with a 46-year-old divorcée, opposite Kathryn Hahn
- Montana Story (2021) — his first starring role in a feature film, co-starring Haley Lu Richardson; premiered at the Toronto Film Festival
- To Leslie (2022) — an acclaimed indie drama released by Momentum Pictures
- Gone in the Night (2022) — premiered at South by Southwest, opposite Winona Ryder
- Eileen (2023) — a Sundance premiere adaptation of Ottessa Moshfegh's novel, starring alongside Anne Hathaway and Thomasin McKenzie
This stretch of work — unglamorous, often festival-circuit fare — is largely what convinced director Wes Ball that Teague could carry a franchise.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) — The Breakout
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes opened May 10, 2024, and grossed over $397 million worldwide. Teague played Noa, a young chimpanzee hunter navigating a post-human world. It was his first lead role in a major studio blockbuster — and physically among the most demanding of his career.
To prepare, Teague spent six weeks in "Ape School" with the rest of the cast, studying primate movement and behavior. He also visited the Center for Great Apes sanctuary in Wauchula, Florida, spending time up close with real chimpanzees (though, per his own retelling, he kept his distance from the orangutans — "Man, they smell terrible").
The preparation was visible on screen. Director Wes Ball described the casting search as needing someone "innocent and naive but also tough and strong," and added: "It was some kind of miracle that we met Owen."
The film received a nomination for Best Visual Effects at the 97th Academy Awards. A sequel is in development with an expected 2027 release, with Teague set to reprise the role of Noa.
Post-Kingdom Work (2024–Present)
After wrapping Kingdom, Teague joined The Rivals of Amziah King, a crime thriller starring Matthew McConaughey. He also appeared in The Friend (2024), a drama about grief co-starring Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
In 2025, he appeared in The Whisper Man for Netflix, opposite Michael Keaton and Robert De Niro.
Owen Teague's Height and Physical Stats
Owen Teague stands at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters). His lean build and expressive physicality have made him particularly well-suited to performance-capture work, where body language carries as much weight as dialogue.
Owen Teague Net Worth
As of 2026, Owen Teague's net worth is estimated at approximately $1.5 million. His income comes primarily from film and television acting, with the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes franchise likely representing his most significant earnings to date given the film's $397 million global gross and his lead billing.
Earlier in his career, his work was concentrated in indie productions and supporting television roles, which typically carry lower pay. His pivot to franchise lead work from 2024 onward is expected to substantially increase his earning trajectory.
Owen Teague's Girlfriend and Personal Life
Owen Teague keeps his romantic life almost entirely private. No confirmed girlfriend or partner has been identified through public statements or verified reporting. He has occasionally shared family-related content on social media — including a childhood photo with his mother posted for Mother's Day in 2021 — but has consistently kept personal relationships out of the public eye.
His guardedness about his private life is consistent with how he's approached fame more broadly: focused on craft over celebrity, with little appetite for the gossip-adjacent side of the entertainment industry.
Owen Teague's Filmography (Selected)
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2013 | Contest | Supporting | Feature debut; Mill Valley Film Festival |
| 2015 | Bloodline (TV) | Nolan Rayburn | Breakthrough role; Netflix |
| 2015 | Walt Before Mickey | Young Walt Disney | Biographical film |
| 2015 | Echoes of War | Samuel Riley | Western drama |
| 2016 | Cell | Jordan | Stephen King adaptation |
| 2017 | It | Patrick Hockstetter | $701M global gross |
| 2017 | Black Mirror — "Arkangel" | Trick | Season 4 episode |
| 2019 | It Chapter Two | Patrick Hockstetter | $473M global gross |
| 2019 | Mrs. Fletcher (HBO) | Julian | Co-starring Kathryn Hahn |
| 2020–21 | The Stand (CBS) | Harold Lauder | Stephen King adaptation |
| 2021 | Montana Story | Cal | First feature lead; TIFF premiere |
| 2022 | To Leslie | James | Momentum Pictures release |
| 2022 | Gone in the Night | Al | SXSW premiere |
| 2023 | Eileen | Randy | Sundance; with Anne Hathaway |
| 2024 | Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | Noa | $397M worldwide; Academy Award nomination (VFX) |
| 2024 | The Friend | Carter | With Naomi Watts, Bill Murray |
| 2025 | The Whisper Man (Netflix) | TBD | With Keaton, De Niro |
Key Achievements and Awards
- Young Artist Award nomination (2014) — for NCIS: Los Angeles
- $1.17 billion combined box office across the It franchise
- Lead of a $397 million global blockbuster — Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
- Academy Award-nominated film — Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes received a Best Visual Effects nomination at the 97th Academy Awards
- Three separate Stephen King adaptations across film and television (Cell, It/It Chapter Two, The Stand)
Owen Teague: 5 Fast Facts
- He started acting at age four — performing scenes from Beauty and the Beast with stuffed animals after watching the Disney film.
- He played violin until age 15 — his musician parents taught him the instrument, but acting won out.
- He attended "Ape School" for six weeks before filming Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, studying primate movement at a Florida sanctuary.
- He filmed Bloodline while still in high school at Howard W. Blake High School in Tampa, Florida.
- He is set to anchor a new trilogy — the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes sequel is in development for an expected 2027 release.
Frequently Asked Questions About Owen Teague
How old is Owen Teague in 2026? Owen Teague is 27 years old in 2026, having been born on December 8, 1998.
What is Owen Teague's height? Owen Teague stands at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters) tall.
What is Owen Teague's net worth? As of 2026, Owen Teague's net worth is estimated at approximately $1.5 million, earned primarily through his acting career in film and television.
What is Owen Teague most famous for? Owen Teague is most widely recognized for playing Noa in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) and Nolan Rayburn in Netflix's Bloodline (2015–2017). He also played Patrick Hockstetter in It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019).
Does Owen Teague have a girlfriend? Owen Teague has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationship. He keeps his personal life private and has not discussed dating publicly.
Where is Owen Teague from? Owen Teague was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, USA. His parents were both professional musicians.
What is Owen Teague's nationality? Owen Teague is American.
How many Stephen King projects has Owen Teague been in? Owen Teague has appeared in three Stephen King adaptations: Cell (2016), the It duology (2017, 2019), and The Stand (2020–2021).
Is there a Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes sequel? Yes. A sequel to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is in development with an expected 2027 release. Owen Teague is set to return as Noa.
What was Owen Teague's first acting role? Owen Teague's first screen credit was a supporting role in the comedy-drama Contest (2013), which premiered at the Mill Valley Film Festival.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Owen Teague
- IMDb: Owen Teague
- Variety: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Stars Talk Becoming Primates (May 2024)
- Variety: Owen Teague on "Ape School" prep (May 2024)
- Wikipedia: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
- Center for Great Apes: Media Resources (2024)
