Nat Faxon Biography: Age, Twitter, Movies, Net Worth, Height, Career

Nat Faxon, a versatile American actor, comedian, director, and Academy Award-winning screenwriter, is known for his comedic flair and heartfelt storytelling.

Celebrated for co-writing The Descendants (2011), starring in Ben and Kate (2012–2013), and co-directing The Way, Way Back (2013), he has become a respected figure in Hollywood’s comedy landscape.

Profile

• Full Name: Nathaniel Wales Faxon
• Stage Name: Nat Faxon
• Born: October 11, 1975
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Voice Actor, Screenwriter, Director
• Height: 6’0” (1.83 m)
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Faxon
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Meaghan Gadd
• Children: Otis Faxon, Ruthie Faxon, Beatrice Faxon
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: USD 6 million

Early Life and Education

Nat Faxon was born on October 11, 1975, in Boston, Massachusetts. Raised by parents known as Mr and Mrs Faxon.

Details about his siblings are not publicly available, but his coastal upbringing fostered a laid-back charm that later defined his on-screen persona.

Faxon attended Brookwood School in Boston before enrolling at the Holderness School in Plymouth, New Hampshire, where he graduated.

He went on to study at Hamilton College, earning a degree in 1997. His mixed English and German Jewish heritage (from his maternal grandparents, who were emigrants from Köthen, Saxony-Anhalt, and Hamburg-Altona) added cultural depth to his identity, although he identifies primarily as American.

Career

Nat Faxon’s career began in 2001 when he joined The Groundlings, a renowned Los Angeles-based improvisational and sketch comedy troupe, where he met frequent collaborator Jim Rash.

His early acting roles included appearances in Grosse Pointe (2000–2001), Reno 911! (2003–2004), and films like Orange County (2002) and Club Dread (2004).

He became a fixture in Broken Lizard comedies, including Beerfest (2006), The Slammin’ Salmon (2009), Freeloaders (2011), and The Babymakers (2012).

Faxon’s breakout came with co-writing The Descendants (2011) alongside Jim Rash and Alexander Payne, earning an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

He starred as Ben in the Fox sitcom Ben and Kate (2012–2013), opposite Dakota Johnson, and played Russ Bowman in Married (2014–2015) alongside Judy Greer.

His voice acting includes Elfo in Disenchantment (2018–2023), characters in Family Guy and American Dad!, and Captain Underpants in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017).

With Rash, he co-wrote and co-directed The Way, Way Back (2013), a coming-of-age film starring Steve Carell, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was acquired by Fox Searchlight for $10 million.

They later co-directed Downhill (2020) with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell. Other notable roles include Bad Teacher (2011), Zookeeper (2011), Tammy (2014), Sex Tape (2014), Life of the Party (2018), Father of the Year (2018), Charlie’s Angels (2019), and Ted Faye in Narcos: Mexico (2020). In 2024, Faxon voiced Sarafina in Mufasa: The Lion King, further showcasing his versatility.

Social Media

• Twitter Handle: @NatFaxon

Personal Life

Nat Faxon, 49, a multifaceted actor and comedian, has been married to Meaghan Gadd, daughter of renowned drummer Steve Gadd, since February 3, 2007. The couple has three children: son Otis Faxon and daughters Ruthie Faxon and Beatrice Faxon.

They reside in Boston, Massachusetts, maintaining a relatively private family life despite Faxon’s public career.

Known for his quirky sense of humor, Faxon once shared a humorous anecdote on Reddit in 2013 about accidentally biting Meaghan’s lip during a kiss prompted by family, highlighting their playful dynamic.

Filmography

• Orange County (2002) – Kip
• Club Dread (2004) – Manny
• Beerfest (2006) – Rolf
• Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) – Awards Show Stage Manager
• The Slammin’ Salmon (2009) – Carl the Manager
• Bad Teacher (2011) – Mark
• Zookeeper (2011) – Dave
• Freeloaders (2011) – Fritz
• The Babymakers (2012) – Zig-Zag
• The Way, Way Back (2013) – Roddy
• Tammy (2014) – Greg
• Sex Tape (2014) – Max
• Operator (2016) – Gregg
• Thoroughbreds (2017) – Supporting Role
• A Happening of Monumental Proportions (2017) – Paramedic #2
• Life of the Party (2018) – Lance
• Father of the Year (2018) – Mardy
• Charlie’s Angels (2019) – Peter Fleming
• Ready or Not (2019) – Justin
• Downhill (2020) – Pete
• Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) – Sarafina (Voice)
• Selected Television (Actor):
• Grosse Pointe (2000–2001) – Various
• Reno 911! (2003–2004) – Various
• Mad Men (2008) – Guest Role
• The Cleveland Show (2009–2013) – Various (Voice)
• Ben and Kate (2012–2013) – Ben Fox
• Married (2014–2015) – Russ Bowman
• Family Guy (2016) – Various (Voice)
• Disenchantment (2018–2023) – Elfo (Voice)
• Narcos: Mexico (2020) – Ted Faye
• Selected Filmography (Writer/Director):
• The Descendants (2011) – Co-writer
• The Way, Way Back (2013) – Co-writer, Co-director
• Downhill (2020) – Co-writer, Co-director

Net Worth

Nat Faxon, an accomplished actor and screenwriter, has an estimated net worth of USD 6 million.

His wealth stems from his acting roles in films like Bad Teacher, Zookeeper, and Charlie’s Angels, as well as his starring roles in Ben and Kate and Married.

His Academy Award-winning screenplay for The Descendants and directorial work on The Way, Way Back and Downhill significantly contribute to his income, alongside voice acting in Disenchantment and Captain Underpants.