Miles Teller Net Worth - Pulptastic

Publish date: 2024-04-11

What is Miles Teller’s net worth and salary?

Miles Teller, an American actor, has a net worth of $12 million. He gained recognition for his role in the critically acclaimed film “Whiplash” (2014), which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. Teller has also starred in successful movies like the “Divergent” series, “War Dogs,” and “Top Gun: Maverick.” The latter became his highest-grossing film, earning over $1.5 billion worldwide. Alongside his acting career, Teller is also a skilled musician and drummer.

Early Life and Education

Miles Teller was born on February 20, 1987 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Pennsylvania, Florida, and New Jersey. His mother Merry is a real estate agent and his father Michael is a nuclear power plant engineer. Teller has two older sisters, Erin and Dana.

At Lecanto High School, Teller played alto saxophone in a rock band, was a drummer for a church youth group band, and was president of the drama club. Additionally, he played piano and guitar and was on the baseball team, hoping to make baseball into a professional career. During high school, Teller earned extra income by working as a server at a local restaurant called Crackers. He starred in his school’s production of “Footloose,” and would later appear in the remake of the film in 2011.

In 2007, Teller was a passenger in a car that lost control at 80mph. The car flipped eight times, and Teller was left with multiple scars from the accident. Teller went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tisch School of the Arts at New York University in 2009. He then studied method acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

Miles Teller’s Acting Career

After graduating from Tisch, Miles Teller began appearing in various short films and guest-starred on the television show “The Unusuals.” He gained widespread notice for his award-winning performance in “Rabbit Hole” in 2010. Since then, he has worked steadily on feature film projects including “Footloose,” “Project X,” “Get a Job,” and “The Spectacular Now.” Teller is also known for his roles in the “Divergent” series, “Whiplash,” “Fantastic Four,” and “War Dogs.” He earned just $8,000 for appearing in “Whiplash.”

In 2020, Teller finished filming the “Top Gun” sequel “Top Gun: Maverick,” which starred Tom Cruise. The movie was released in May 2022 and went on to become the highest-grossing movie of the year with gross box office receipts of $1.5 billion.

Teller reportedly lost the lead role in the movie “La La Land” because he asked for $6 million instead of the $4 million that was being offered. The role went to Ryan Gosling.

Miles Teller’s Studio City Home Purchase

In 2016, Miles Teller purchased a home in Studio City, California for $3 million.

Miles Teller Gets Married in Maui

Miles Teller, the actor known for his roles in movies such as “Whiplash” and “Fantastic Four,” tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, model Keleigh Sperry, in September 2019. The couple exchanged vows at a Sacred Hearts Mission Catholic Church on the Hawaiian Island of Maui.

The wedding was followed by a reception at the Ritz Carlton, which was located just down the road from the church. The couple had been dating for several years before they decided to get married.