8 Things You Didn’t Know About Wyatt Oleff

Wyatt Oleff is an American actor who was born on July 13, 2003. Oleff was born in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Doug and Jennifer Oleff, and spent his first seven years of life there. He subsequently travelled to Los Angeles with his parents to pursue a career as an actor.

For his huge fan following we’ve gathered some unknown facts that’ll surely pique your interest

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Wyatt Oleff

1. Born In Chicago

On July 13, 2003, Oleff was born in Chicago, Illinois. As of the summer of 2019, he is only 16 years old. After only a few years in the field, he is already an established actor. Although a Chicago native, Wyatt’s parents, Doug and Jennifer Oleff, relocated the family to Los Angeles, California when he was just seven years old. ^[1]

2. His First Role

Wyatt was fortunate to earn one of his first jobs in a commercial. This is how many new actors get their start in the industry. He was featured in a Coldwell Banker commercial. Although this was a tiny role, it provided him with the exposure that helped him acquire other jobs and build his portfolio with acting credits. ^[2]

3. He Was Given A  2017 Crest Award

For an actor, receiving an award nomination or even being a part of a winning film is always an honour. During the Catalina Film Festival, Oleff received a 2017 Crest Award for acting in “It” and “Guardians of the Galaxy.” He and other cast members took home the MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team the next year. ^[3]

4. His Parents Own A Bussiness

The parents of Oleff are entrepreneurs who founded CHALK Preschools in 2005 when they were still residing in Bloomington, Illinois. His mother, Los Angeles-based artist Jennifer Oleff, raised him.

5. Working As A Professional Actor Since 2012

Since 2012, Oleff has been employed as a professional actor. At the age of 16, he already has more than seven years of experience. In the television show “Animal Practice,” where he played the role of little George, he made his acting debut. ^[4]

6. He Appeared In Many Television Series In 2019

In 2019, Wyatt Oleff made a comeback, making appearances in “It Chapter Two,” “Oh Sorry,” and in a recurring role as Stanley Barber in the television series “I Am Not Okay with This.” Wyatt Oleff didn’t have any new material out during 2018. ^[5]

7. Director Of Writer’s Block

When we discovered that Wyatt is also attempting to direct movies, we were both a little astonished and really impressed. He directed the second unit of the movie “Oh, Sorry.” He is also listed as the director of the planned “Writer’s Block” video short, which is now in post-production.

8. He Has An Instagram Account

He takes great care of his Instagram account. Oleff has posted numerous images to the page. Some of them are about his job, while others give you moment-by-moment accounts of his personal interactions with friends and family. With 2.7 million followers, Wyatt is undeniably popular.