Joe Keery Biography: Age, Parents, Siblings, Wikipedia, Net Worth, Movies, Awards

Joe Keery is an American actor and musician best known for his iconic portrayal of Steve Harrington in Netflix’s science-fiction horror TV series ‘Stranger Things’.

Born on April 24, 1992, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Keery has become a household name among fans of the show, and his talents extend beyond acting to music as well.

Profile:

• Full name: Joseph David Keery
• Nickname: Joe
• Date of birth: April 24, 1992
• Age: 32 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, Musician
• Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
• Parents: Thomas R. Keery II (father), Laura Keery (mother)
• Siblings: Emma Keery (sister), Kate Keery (sister)
• Spouse: None
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Net worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Joe Keery is currently 32 years old, born on April 24, 1992, in Newburyport, Massachusetts. His father, Thomas R. Keery II, is a lawyer, and his mother, Laura Keery, is a primary school teacher.

He has two sisters, Emma and Kate Keery. Keery grew up in a middle-class family and spent most of his childhood in Newburyport.

He developed an interest in acting at a young age and attended River Valley Charter School in Newburyport. After high school, he moved to Chicago to pursue a degree in acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University.

In 2014, he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting.

Personal Life

Joe Keery is currently single and focusing on his career. He has been in a few relationships in the past, particularly his relationship with Maika Monroe.

Joe and Maika started dating in 2017 before calling it off in 2023.

Keery is known for his private nature and keeps his personal life away from the limelight.

He is close friends with his ‘Stranger Things’ co-stars, particularly Finn Wolfhard, with whom he has been spotted at various events.

Career

Joe Keery began his acting career in 2015 with small roles in TV shows like ‘Empire’ and ‘Chicago Fire’. His breakthrough role came in 2016 when he was cast as Steve Harrington in Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’.

The show became a massive hit, and Keery‘s portrayal of Steve earned him widespread recognition.

He has since appeared in films like ‘Molly’s Game’ (2017), ‘After Everything’ (2018), and ‘Free Guy’ (2021).

In addition to acting, Keery is also a musician and has released music under the name “Cool Cool Cool”.

He has been part of the Chicago-based garage and psych-rock band Post Animal since 2014.

Awards

• Nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for ‘Stranger Things’ (2017)

Net worth

Joe Keery‘s net worth is estimated to be around $4 million as of 2024, accumulated from his successful acting career in TV shows and movies.

Controversy

Joe Keery has been involved in some controversies, including a public feud with his ‘Stranger Things’ co-star, Shannon Purser, in 2017.

The two actors had a disagreement on Twitter, which was later resolved.

In 2020, Keery faced backlash on social media for his comments on the Black Lives Matter movement, which some users deemed insensitive.

Social Media

• Instagram: @joekeery
• Twitter: @joe_keery

Filmography

• Empire
• Chicago Fire
• Stranger Things
• Molly’s Game
• After Everything