Noah Schnapp is an American actor best known for playing Will Byers in the Netflix hit series Stranger Things.
He made his screen debut in 2015 in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies and went on to become one of the most recognized young actors in Hollywood.
Who is Noah Schnapp?
Noah Schnapp is an American actor who gained fame through his portrayal of Will Byers, the boy who vanishes into the supernatural Upside Down, across all five seasons of Stranger Things on Netflix.
His role in the show earned him Screen Actors Guild Awards with the cast and wide critical recognition.
Beyond acting, Schnapp launched a food brand called TBH (To Be Honest) in 2021, a vegan and sustainable alternative to conventional hazelnut cocoa spreads.
He studied business at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in May 2026.
He also came out publicly as gay in January 2023 via a TikTok video that accumulated tens of millions of views within hours.
Who is Noah Schnapp Dating?
As of 2026, Noah Schnapp has not confirmed any romantic relationship. He has kept his personal life largely private since coming out as gay in January 2023.
No partner name has been publicly confirmed by Schnapp himself. Fans have speculated online, but no credible reports identify anyone he is currently dating.
Schnapp has focused publicly on finishing his degree at the University of Pennsylvania and appearing in Stranger Things Season 5. His relationship status remains not publicly confirmed.
Early Life of Noah Schnapp
Noah Schnapp was born on October 3, 2004, in Scarsdale, New York, and grew up there in a close-knit family.
His parents, Mitchell Schnapp and Karine Schnapp, encouraged his early interest in performance and enrolled him in acting classes when he was around eight years old.
His acting teacher at Westchester’s Star Kidz, coach Alyson Isbrandtsen, recognized his talent and referred him to MKS&D Talent Management.
That introduction opened the door to his professional career.
Noah’s interest in acting first sparked when he watched the Broadway production of Annie as a young child.
He has a fraternal twin sister named Chloe, who is four minutes younger than him. The Schnapp family has deep roots in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where his extended family lives.
Mitchell’s background is Russian Jewish and Karine’s is Moroccan Jewish.
Noah Schnapp Age / Birthday
Noah Schnapp is 21 years old as of 2026, born on October 3, 2004. His zodiac sign is Libra, a sign often associated with balance, charm, and a social nature.
He graduated from the Wharton School at Penn in May 2026 and is now focused on his acting career full-time.
Noah Schnapp Ethnicity and Nationality
Schnapp holds both American and Canadian nationality. His ethnicity is mixed Jewish, with Ashkenazi Jewish roots on his father’s side and Sephardi Jewish (Moroccan Jewish) heritage on his mother’s side.
In 2017, he traveled to Israel to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at age 13.
Noah Schnapp Height and Weight
Schnapp stands 5 feet 8 inches tall, or 173 centimetres. His weight is approximately 62 kilograms, or 137 pounds.
He has a slim build and hazel-green eyes, which have become recognizable features throughout his time on Stranger Things.
Noah Schnapp Education
Schnapp attended Scarsdale Middle School while building his early acting career.
In December 2021, he was accepted into the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, one of the country’s most prestigious Ivy League institutions.
He enrolled in 2022, studying entrepreneurship and innovation with a minor in cinema and media studies.
He graduated in May 2026, sharing the milestone on Instagram with a photo in cap and gown alongside his twin sister and parents.
Noah Schnapp Career
Schnapp’s career began with a standout debut in two major 2015 productions.
He voiced the character of Charlie Brown in the animated film The Peanuts Movie and played Roger Donovan, the son of Tom Hanks’s character, in Steven Spielberg’s historical drama Bridge of Spies.
Both films reached wide audiences, giving Schnapp immediate visibility at just eleven years old.
Stranger Things Breakthrough (2016–2025)
The defining role of Schnapp’s career came in 2016 when Netflix cast him as Will Byers in Stranger Things.
Will starts the series as the boy who goes missing, taken by a monster into an alternate dimension called the Upside Down.
Schnapp’s performance as a character defined by fear, isolation, and later by questions of identity drew consistent praise.
He appeared in Season 1 as a recurring character and was upgraded to series regular from Season 2 onward.
Across Seasons 3 and 4, Will’s storyline deepened, and the show made clear through Season 4 that Will is gay and in love with his best friend Mike Wheeler, played by Finn Wolfhard.
Season 4 dropped in two parts in May and July 2022 and became one of Netflix’s most-watched seasons of any series.
Schnapp’s salary grew substantially over the run of the show, reaching a reported $250,000 per episode by Season 3.
Stranger Things Season 5 arrived in 2025 as the final season, with the Stranger Things cast, including Schnapp, appearing in the 2026 documentary One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5.
Film and Other Projects (2019–2024)
Outside of Stranger Things, Schnapp took on roles in several independent films. He played the lead character Jo in Waiting for Anya (2020), a wartime drama set in Vichy France.
That same year he appeared in the Halloween comedy-horror film Hubie Halloween alongside Adam Sandler. In 2023, he starred in the thriller The Tutor as the character Jackson.
He also appeared in the music video for Drake’s “In My Feelings” and in Panic! at the Disco’s “LA Devotee” video. In 2021, he took part in the Shark Week special “Stranger Sharks.”
Stage Debut and Post-Stranger Things Work (2026)
With Stranger Things concluded, Schnapp moved into new territory in 2026. He is set to make his stage debut at Riverside Studios in London on September 26, 2026, in a play directed by Andy Sandberg.
The production is inspired by real events surrounding a contested legal defense in the United States and set among the wealthy of the Hamptons.
Schnapp plays two roles in the production, alongside Janette Manrara, Rupert Young, and Wallis Currie-Wood.
Noah Schnapp Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Peanuts Movie | Charlie Brown (voice) |
| 2015 | Bridge of Spies | Roger Donovan |
| 2016–2025 | Stranger Things (Seasons 1–5) | Will Byers |
| 2019 | Abe | Abe |
| 2020 | Waiting for Anya | Jo |
| 2020 | Hubie Halloween | Tommy |
| 2023 | The Tutor | Jackson |
| 2026 | One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 | Himself |
Noah Schnapp Awards and Recognition
The Stranger Things cast, including Schnapp, won Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
Schnapp also won the People’s Choice Award for Male TV Star in 2022.
The show and Schnapp’s role as Will Byers received a GLAAD Media Award at the 37th GLAAD Media Awards in March 2026, recognizing Stranger Things for its LGBTQ+ representation.
- Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series (Stranger Things cast)
- People’s Choice Award: Male TV Star (2022)
- Teen Choice Awards: Multiple nominations for Stranger Things
Noah Schnapp Business Ventures
In November 2021, Schnapp co-founded TBH (To Be Honest), a vegan hazelnut cocoa spread designed as a healthier, more sustainable alternative to conventional hazelnut spreads.
The company uses hazelnuts as the first ingredient and contains no palm oil or dairy. Schnapp partnered with Elena Guberman and Ba Minuzzi through Umana Venture Studios.
The brand launched a crowdfunding campaign on fintech platform Republic in November 2022, raising more than $330,000, which exceeded its minimum goal by 1,200 percent.
TBH accumulated over 20 million TikTok views since launch, with Schnapp serving as founder and Chief Snacking Officer.
In 2023, Schnapp also launched TenderFix, a delivery-only virtual restaurant brand operated through IHOP, offering a chicken tenders menu.
Noah Schnapp Sexuality
Schnapp came out as gay in a TikTok video posted on January 5, 2023, when he was 18 years old.
The video used a trending sound and featured on-screen text reading: “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 captioned the post: “I guess I’m more similar to Will than I thought.” The video went viral within hours, reaching tens of millions of views.
Schnapp had previously discussed Will’s sexuality with Variety in 2022, saying: “Now it’s 100% clear that he is gay and he does love Mike.”
His own coming out followed that public acknowledgment of his character’s identity.
Netflix’s official TikTok account responded with three love hearts. Kevin McHale and others in the entertainment industry publicly offered support.
Noah Schnapp Net Worth
Noah Schnapp’s estimated net worth is $4 million as of 2026. His primary income source is his acting work, with Stranger Things as the largest contributor.
Stranger Things Salary
Schnapp earned $10,000 per episode in Season 1, growing to $30,000 in Season 2 and reaching $250,000 per episode by Season 3.
Across four full seasons plus Season 5, his on-screen earnings from the show reached several million dollars.
Business Ventures
His co-founded food brand TBH raised over $330,000 through its Republic crowdfunding campaign in 2022.
The brand built a social media following of over 160,000 across Instagram and TikTok, with Schnapp’s celebrity profile driving much of the brand’s early reach.
Noah Schnapp Social Media
Schnapp is active across multiple platforms. On Instagram he can be found at @noahschnapp, and on TikTok at @noahschnapp, where his January 2023 coming-out video first went viral.
He also runs a YouTube channel under his own name where he posts vlogs and personal content. On Twitter/X, his handle is @noah_schnapp.
Conclusion
Noah Schnapp built a career that spans a major Netflix franchise, a vegan food brand, and an Ivy League business degree, all before the age of 22.
His portrayal of Will Byers across nine years of Stranger Things, alongside his own public coming-out moment in 2023, made him one of the most culturally significant young actors of his generation.