Miles Teller

Miles Teller is an American actor known for combining dramatic performances with major Hollywood roles, appearing in films including Whiplash, Top Gun: Maverick, The Spectacular Now and Fantastic Four. Born on 20 February 1987 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Teller developed an interest in acting while growing up and later studied at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. His early film career included a supporting role opposite Nicole Kidman in Rabbit Hole before he gained wider attention with performances in films such as Footloose and The Spectacular Now. The latter helped establish Teller as a rising young actor who could bring both humour and vulnerability to his roles. One of the defining performances of Teller's career came in Damien Chazelle's Whiplash (2014). He played ambitious jazz drummer Andrew Neiman, a student pushed to his physical and emotional limits by the intimidating instructor Terence Fletcher, played by J.K. Simmons. The critically acclaimed film significantly raised Teller's profile and remains one of his most recognised performances. Teller subsequently appeared as Reed Richards in 2015's Fantastic Four and took on a variety of dramatic roles, including Bleed for This, in which he portrayed professional boxer Vinny Pazienza, and the war drama Thank You for Your Service. His profile reached another level when he joined Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick. Teller played Lieutenant Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw, the son of Nick "Goose" Bradshaw from the original Top Gun. Rooster's complicated relationship with Pete "Maverick" Mitchell became central to the sequel's story, giving Teller one of the biggest roles of his career. The enormous success of Top Gun: Maverick introduced Teller to an even larger international audience and established Rooster as one of the most prominent new characters in the Top Gun franchise. Away from the cockpit, Teller has continued moving between large-scale productions and character-driven projects. His filmography also includes War Dogs, Only the Brave, Spiderhead and The Gorge, demonstrating a willingness to work across comedy, drama, action, science fiction and thriller genres. With Whiplash showcasing his dramatic abilities and Top Gun: Maverick proving his credentials in blockbuster cinema, Teller has developed a career that comfortably spans both sides of modern Hollywood. On The Movie Trailer, follow Miles Teller for his latest movie news, trailers, reviews, casting updates and upcoming projects.