Beanie Feldstein

Date of Birth: June 24, 1993

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Elizabeth Greer “Beanie” Feldstein is an American actress, born on June 24, 1993, in Los Angeles, California. She is best known for her roles in critically acclaimed films and television series. Feldstein grew up in a supportive family, with her mother working as a costume designer and her father as a tour accountant for Guns N’ Roses. She attended Harvard-Westlake School and later Wesleyan University, graduating in 2015 with a degree in sociology. Feldstein’s breakout role came in 2016 when she starred as Nora in the comedy film “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising.” She gained further recognition for her performance as Julie Steffans in Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird” (2017), which earned her critical acclaim. In 2019, she starred in the coming-of-age comedy “Booksmart,” directed by Olivia Wilde, which solidified her status as a rising star in Hollywood. In addition to her film work, Feldstein has appeared in television series such as “What We Do in the Shadows” (2019) and “American Crime Story: Impeachment” (2021), where she portrayed Monica Lewinsky. Her stage work includes a role in the Broadway production of “Hello, Dolly!” alongside Bette Midler.

5 Interesting Facts about Beanie Feldstein

1. Beanie Feldstein is the younger sister of actor and comedian Jonah Hill.

2. She was named “Beanie” by her nanny, who called her “Elizabeanie” when she was a toddler.

3. Feldstein made her Broadway debut in 2017 in “Hello, Dolly!” alongside Bette Midler.

4. She has been friends with Ben Platt, the Tony Award-winning actor, since high school.

5. Feldstein was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in “Booksmart.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Beanie Feldstein

1. “I think as a young person, people just think you’re not going to do anything important because you’re young, and I think that’s the most important time to do something important.”

2. “I love people who make me laugh. I genuinely think laughter and joy are the most important things in life.”

3. “Every person is so unique and individualized. I think there’s no one way to be a woman, there’s no one way to be a human being.”

4. “I was always the kid who just loved musicals and dancing and singing. I never really thought I’d do anything else.”

5. “I think it’s important to be yourself and have confidence in who you are.”