Aaron Lazar Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Height, Kids, Broadway, Movies, ALS Journey, Awards

Aaron Scott Lazar also known as Aaron Lazar is a celebrated American actor, singer, Broadway star, and entrepreneur known for his powerful performances on stage and screen.

Through iconic roles in musicals like The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, A Little Night Music, and Dear Evan Hansen, along with film and television appearances in The Wolf of Wall Street and Everything Everywhere All at Once, he has inspired audiences with his vocal talent and versatility while recently transitioning into motivational speaking after his ALS diagnosis.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Aaron Scott Lazar
• Stage Name: Aaron Lazar
• Born: June 21, 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Jewish
• Occupation: Actor, Singer, Entrepreneur
• Height: 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m)
• Religion: Judaism
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Lazar
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: LeAnn Garris (married 2004; divorced 2018)
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Aaron Scott Lazar was born on June 21, 1976, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lazar, in a Jewish family where he had a Bar Mitzvah and grew up connecting with his faith.

He excelled academically and athletically at Cherry Hill High School West, graduating in 1994 as a state-ranked discus thrower and star of school musicals. He attended Duke University, earning a BA in music magna cum laude in 1998 while completing pre-med courses and taking the MCAT. He then pursued an MFA in musical theater at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, graduating in 2000. His ethnicity is Jewish. His religion is Judaism.

Career

Aaron Scott Lazar put medical school plans on hold after landing a role in the national tour of The Scarlet Pimpernel. He made his Broadway debut in The Phantom of the Opera and went on to star in 11 Broadway productions, including Les Misérables (Drama Desk Award nomination), A Little Night Music opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones, The Light in the Piazza, A Tale of Two Cities, Mamma Mia!, The Last Ship with Sting, and the first national tour of Dear Evan Hansen.

On screen, he appeared in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street, Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar, This Is Where I Leave You, Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame (as Doctor Strange double), and Everything Everywhere All at Once.

Television credits include recurring roles on Quantico, The Strain, Filthy Rich, and guest arcs on The Blacklist, Blue Bloods, and The Good Wife. As a concert singer, he has performed with the New York Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, and more.

In recent years, after announcing his ALS diagnosis, Aaron launched the Impossible Dream speaking platform and released a star-studded album, using his platform to inspire audiences with messages of resilience, consciousness, and living fully.

Awards and Nominations

• Drama Desk Award Nomination for Les Misérables (2006)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @aaronscottlazar
• Official Website: aaronlazar.com

Personal Life

Aaron Scott Lazar, 49 years old, was married to model LeAnn Garris from 2004 until their divorce in 2018. The couple has two sons, including Julian born in 2010. He has openly shared his journey with ALS and focuses on family, personal growth, and motivational speaking while maintaining close ties to his Jewish roots. His height is 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m).

Net Worth

Aaron Scott Lazar’s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. His income primarily comes from Broadway performances and tours, film and television roles, concert appearances with major orchestras, album releases, entrepreneurial ventures, and speaking engagements through his Impossible Dream platform.

Filmography

• The Impossible Dream (album)
• Les Misérables (Broadway revival)
• A Little Night Music (Broadway)
• The Phantom of the Opera (Broadway)
• Dear Evan Hansen (First National Tour)
• The Last Ship (Broadway)
• The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) – Blair Hollingsworth
• Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – Doctor Strange Double
• Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) – TV Musical Soldier
• J. Edgar (2011)
• This Is Where I Leave You (2014)
• Quantico (recurring)
• Filthy Rich (recurring)