Noah Schnapp: 24 facts about the Stranger Things actor you need to know

1. Who is Noah Schnapp? Get to know the actor here...

Noah Schnapp burst into the mainstream back in 2016 as the adorable yet unlucky Will Byers in Stranger Things. Since then, he’s gone on to carve out a successful YouTube and TikTok career, as well as bagging some other huge on-screen roles. Here’s everything you need to know about the young star… [PA Images]

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2. How tall is Noah Schnapp?

According to his IMDb page, Noah is 5ft 9 inches tall (1.75 m). Considering he is still only 17, he will likely get even taller. Expect to see Will Byers looking WAY taller in Stranger Things 4. [Getty]

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3. How old is Noah Schnapp?

Noah Schnapp was born on 3rd October 2004, making him 18 years old. He's the youngest member of the original Stranger Things main cast. [Getty]

4. What is Noah Schnapp's zodiac sign?

Noah’s birthday is in early October which makes him Libra. [PA Images]

5. Noah Schnapp came out as gay in a TikTok video

Noah Schnapp came out as gay in a TikTok video on January 5 2023. In the video, Noah wrote, "When I finally told my friends and family I was gay after being scared in the closet for 18 years and all they said was 'we know.'" He also added in the caption: "I guess I'm more similar to Will than I thought."

6. Where is Noah Schnapp from?

Noah Schnapp is Canadian-American. He was born in New York City and raised in Scarsdale in New York. Noah holds both Canadian and American citizenship because his family are from Quebec, Canada. [Getty]

7. What is Noah Schnapp's net worth?

Noah Schnapp's net worth is very hard to figure out and most figures on the internet seem to be made out of thin air. At the moment, the latest figures circulating for Noah are around $2-3 million. According to Hollywood Reporter, Noah earns a reported $250,000 per episode of Stranger Things. [Getty]

8. Does Noah Schnapp have a twin?

Noah Schnapp is a twin! He has a twin sister called Chloe. You can follow her on Instagram at @chloeschnapp. [@noahschnapp via Instagram]

9. Where is Noah Schnapp going to college?

Noah Schnapp was accepted into The University of Pennsylvania in 2021. Noah shared his and his family's reaction to the news in an emotional TikTok in December. Noah hasn't confirmed what he will study at the Ivy League institution, but it looks like he's off to Wharton Business School because he was sporting their hoodie on TikTok. Noah is expected to start college in September 2022. Good luck Noah! [Getty]

10. Who does Noah Schnapp play in Stranger Things? – Will Byers

Most people were first introduced to Noah Schnapp in Stranger Things. Noah, who was 12 years old when he was cast in the show, plays Will Byers, a kid who is abducted by a monster into an alternative dimension known as The Upside Down. As his friends and family try to find him, secret government agencies and cover ups are revealed. He’s appeared in a total of 33 episodes of the show and will be back in season 4. [Getty]

11. How old was Noah Schnapp in Stranger Things season one?

Noah Schnapp was 12 years old when he appeared in the first season of Stranger Things, the same age as his character Will Byers. At the time, the was the youngest main cast member. Millie Bobby Brown is six months older than him. [Getty]

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12. Noah Schnapp originally auditioned to play Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things

In a Q&A session on Twitter back in 2016, Noah Schnapp revealed that he didn't audition for the part of Will: "I actually auditioned for Mike first which [Finn] was so perfect for. Then they called me back for Will." We can't really imagine Noah or Finn playing different parts, so we think they made the right decision! [Getty]

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13. Noah Schnapp is in Panic! at the Disco's ‘LA Devotee’ music video

Noah Schnapp features in the music video for 'LA Devotee' by Panic at the Disco. Not only that but he was also invite to perform the song with Brendon Urie onstage at New York's legendary Madison Square Garden. [Getty]

14. Noah Schnapp launched a YouTube channel in 2019

Noah Schnapp launched his YouTube channel in 2019 with a collab with The Dolan Twins doing the blender challenge. He has also collaborated with a number of other people, including Lilly Singh where they transformed themselves into Barb. Iconic. Millie Bobby Brown has also appeared on his channel. [YouTube]

15. What movies has Noah Schnapp been in?

Prior to Stranger Things, Noah was in the animated movie Snoopy and Charlie Brown: A Peanuts Movie, and he also had a small role in Stephen Spielberg film Bridge of Spies. In 2019, he starred in Waiting For Anya. He also played the role of Tommy in Adam Sandler's Hubie Halloween. Stranger Things remains his biggest role to date. [Getty]

Noah Schnapp as Tommy in Hubie Halloween

16. Noah Schnapp plays Tommy in Hubie Halloween

Noah Schnapp plays the role of Tommy in Hubie Halloween, opposite Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen and Paris Berelc. Tommy is Violet’s (Bowen) foster son. Sandler’s real life daughters play his two foster sisters. [@noahschnapp via Instagram]

Noah Schnapp as Roger Donovan in Bridge of Spies

17. Who does Noah Schnapp play in Bridge of Spies?

Noah Schnapp plays the role of Roger Donovan in Bridge of Spies. Roger is the son of Tom Hank’s James B. Donovan. Noah was 11 years old when he appeared in the film. It was also his first on-screen role. [20th Century Fox]

18. What movies and TV shows has Noah Schnapp been in?

Noah Schnapp has appeared in a handful of movies so far in his career, including Waiting for Anya, Hubie Halloween, Abe Bridge of Spies and The Peanuts Movie as the voice of Charlie Brown. Stranger Things is Noah's first and only major TV credit to date, and remains his most prominent role. He also appeared in Liza Koshy's Liza on Demand YouTube Premium series. [Getty]

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19. Noah Schnapp is best friends with co-star Millie Bobby Brown

Noah Schnapp and Millie Bobby Brown have been close friends ever since they began filming Stranger Things, with the pair often posting photos and videos of each other on Instagram. In one Instagram post Millie called Noah “the greatest friend a girl could ask for!” Awwww! [Getty]

20. Noah Schnapp is a big fan of Roblox

In an interview with Wired, Noah Schnapp spoke about his love for the game Roblox and said he regularly plays it with Millie Bobby Brown's sister. Despite warnings from Millie about sharing his Roblox username, Noah revealed it was "noahcoolawesome". Whether he will continue to use that username now is a different question. [Getty]

21. Does Noah Schnapp like Zendaya? He's a huge fan of the actress

Noah Schnapp is a HUGE fan of Zendaya, and has expressed his love and admiration for her on numerous occasions. Noah finally got to meet Zendaya at the 2019 People’s Choice awards and gushed about it to Jimmy Fallon: “It was amazing. I just remember seeing her out of the corner of my eye and walking up to her. I was really, really nervous. And I was like, 'Oh my god, it's actually her. This is the first time I'm meeting her.’” [Emma McIntyre/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank]

22. Noah Schnapp designed a merch line with Shine A Light On

In 2020, Noah Schnapp designed a line of limited edition merch in collaboration with Shine A Light On. He is donating 100% of his proceeds to Feeding America, to help help children and families in the US affected by COVID-19. The merch collection consists of sweaters, t-shirts and tie-dye tracksuits. Prices range from $35.99 to $59.99. [@noahschnapp via Instagram]

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23. Is Noah Schnapp on TikTok?

Noah started his TikTok account 2019 and has rapidly grown his following on the platform to 20.5 million followers (as of May 2022). So far he's collaborated with some pretty big names including Charli D'Amelio and Addison Rae. [via TikTok]