Adam Hann-Byrd Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Wife, Wikipedia

Adam Hann-Byrd is an American screenwriter and former child actor best known for his early roles in critically acclaimed 1990s films.

He gained recognition as the title character in Jodie Foster’s directorial debut Little Man Tate (1991), young Alan Parrish in Jumanji (1995), and in films like The Ice Storm (1997) and Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998).

After stepping away from acting, he transitioned successfully into screenwriting and narrative design, contributing to television and acclaimed video games while maintaining a creative presence in storytelling.

Adam Hann-Byrd
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Adam Hann-Byrd
Born:	23 February 1982 (age 44 years old)
Place of Birth:	New York, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.78 m
Parents:	Jacquie Hann, Jeff Byrd
Siblings:	Maya Hann-Byrd
Spouse:	Dara Epstein (m. 2017)
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Screenwriter, former actor
Net Worth:	$1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Adam Hann-Byrd was born on 23 February 1982 in New York, New York, United States.

He grew up with his parents, children’s book author and illustrator Jacquie Hann and television cameraman Jeff Byrd, along with sister Maya.

He attended the New York City Lab School for Collaborative Studies before studying psychology and film studies at Wesleyan University, graduating in 2004.

His ethnicity is American (with creative family influences) and his religion is unknown.

Career

Adam Hann-Byrd was discovered at school by casting directors. He made his film debut at age nine as the precocious title character Fred Tate in Jodie Foster’s Little Man Tate (1991), earning praise for his natural performance alongside Foster and Dianne Wiest.

He continued with leading roles in Digger (1993) and appeared as young Alan Parrish in the blockbuster Jumanji (1995) opposite Robin Williams.

His 1990s work included notable turns in Ang Lee’s The Ice Storm (1997) as Sandy Carver and as Charlie Deveraux in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998). He also guest-starred on television in NYPD Blue.

After a period of selective acting roles into the early 2000s, Hann-Byrd shifted focus to writing. He worked in J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot production company, contributed to the writers’ room for Fringe, and served as a writers’ assistant on The Librarians.

In 2011, he participated in the Warner Bros. Television Writers Workshop. He has written for Hulu’s The Morning After and acted as writer/producer for Brain Food Daily.

Transitioning into video games, he worked on titles such as Guildlings and Signs of the Sojourner. He served as Senior Writer for Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, later becoming Lead Narrative Writer at Fusebox Games. His multifaceted career demonstrates a seamless evolution from child performer to narrative designer.

Adam Hann-Byrd’s journey from child stardom to behind-the-scenes storytelling reflects adaptability and creative depth. His early iconic roles in family and drama films left a lasting mark on 1990s cinema, while his writing contributions continue to shape interactive and scripted narratives today.

Social Media

• Twitter/X Handle: @BigManTate

Personal Life

Adam Hann-Byrd married Dara Epstein on 11 November 2017.

The couple maintains a private life together, with no public information about them having any children.

Filmography

• Little Man Tate (1991)
• Jumanji (1995)
• The Ice Storm (1997)
• Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
• Diabolique (1996)
• Digger (1993)

Net Worth

Adam Hann-Byrd has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.

His earnings derive from early acting successes in major films, followed by sustained work in screenwriting, television production, and narrative design for video games over more than three decades.