Ashley Zukerman Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Career, Movies & TV Shows

Ashley Zukerman is an Australian-American talent renowned for his roles as Dr. Charlie Isaacs in Manhattan, Jesse Banks in The Code, and Nate Sofrelli in Succession.

With a career spanning theatre, television, and film, he has established himself as a versatile performer with international acclaim.

Profile

• Full Name: Ashley Zukerman
• Stage Name: Ashley Zukerman
• Born: December 30, 1983
• Age: 41 years old
• Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
• Nationality: Australian-American
• Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director
• Height: 6 ft (1.83 m)
• Parents: Moshe Zukerman, Ingrid Zukerman
• Siblings: Wendy Zukerman, Debbie Zukerman
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million USD

Early Life and Education

Ashley Zukerman was born on December 30, 1983, in Santa Monica, California, USA, to Moshe Zukerman, an Israeli immigrant, and Ingrid Zukerman, from Peru.

He grew up alongside his sisters, Wendy Zukerman, a renowned podcaster of Science Vs., and Debbie Zukerman.

Ashley attended Wesley College at the Glen Waverley campus in Melbourne, where he developed an early interest in the arts.

He initially pursued a degree in science and engineering at Monash University but later switched paths, enrolling at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) in Southbank, Australia.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting in 2006, equipping him with the skills to excel in theatre and screen performances.

His ethnicity is mixed, with Israeli and Peruvian Jewish ancestry, and he follows the Jewish faith.

Career

Ashley Zukerman launched his career in 2006 with theatre, earning critical acclaim for his role as Timms in The History Boys with the Melbourne Theatre Company in 2007.

His television breakthrough came in 2008 as Senior Constable Michael Sandrelli in the Australian drama Rush, appearing in 70 episodes and earning a Logie Award nomination for Most Outstanding New Talent.

In 2010, he played Robert ‘Mac’ MacKenzie in HBO’s The Pacific and Dylan Hunt in Lowdown.

He joined the cast of Steven Spielberg’s Terra Nova (2011) as Lucas Taylor and appeared in The Slap (2011) as Dylan.

His theatre work continued with roles in As You Like It (2011) as Orlando and Angels in America (2013) as Joe Pitt, the latter winning Best Play at the 2014 Helpmann Awards.

In 2014, he starred as Jesse Banks in the Australian political thriller The Code, winning an AACTA Award for Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama.

That same year, he portrayed Dr. Charlie Isaacs in WGN America’s Manhattan (2014–2015).

Ashley’s U.S. career expanded with recurring roles as Vice President Peter MacLeish in Designated Survivor (2016–2017) and Nate Sofrelli in HBO’s Succession (2018–2023).

In 2020, he played Matt Mitchell in Hulu’s A Teacher, and in 2021, he starred as Robert Langdon in Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol.

He portrayed Nick Goode/Solomon Goode in Netflix’s Fear Street trilogy (2021) and Keith in City on Fire (2023).

Recent projects include Silo (2025) as Daniel, Apple Cider Vinegar (2025) as Clive Rothwell, and short films Hiawatha (2025) and Bootie’s (2025).

As a producer, he worked on Fantasy Life (2025) and In Vitro (2024), and directed the upcoming short Jason Is My Dad.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ashzukerman
• Twitter Handle: @ashleyzukerman

Personal Life

Ashley Zukerman, 41, is single and has not been publicly linked to any romantic partners as of 2025.

He keeps his personal life private, focusing on his career and social advocacy.

Based in Melbourne, Australia, and Los Angeles, USA, he is passionate about climate change, often sharing his views on Instagram, and supports the LGBTQ+ community.

Filmography

• Tom White (2004): Thug #2 (Film)
• The History Boys (2007): Timms (Stage, Melbourne Theatre Company)
• The Hypocrite (2008): Valére (Stage, Melbourne Theatre Company)
• B.C. (2009): Joseph (Stage, The Hayloft Project)
• This Is Our Youth (2009): Warren (Stage)
• Rush (2008–2011): Senior Constable Michael Sandrelli (TV Series, 70 episodes)
• The Pacific (2010): Robert ‘Mac’ MacKenzie (TV Mini-Series)
• Lowdown (2010): Dylan Hunt (TV Series, Recurring)
• Blame (2010): Anthony (Film)
• The Slap (2011): Dylan (TV Series, 1 episode)
• Terra Nova (2011): Lucas Taylor (TV Series, Recurring)
• As You Like It (2011): Orlando (Stage, Belvoir Street Theatre)
• Death Star PR (2012): Bilson (TV Series, 1 episode)
• Mr & Mrs Murder (2013): Alex Moran (TV Series, 1 episode)
• Underbelly: Squizzy (2013): Detective James Bruce (TV Series, Main Role)
• Angels in America (2013): Joe Pitt (Stage, Belvoir Street Theatre)
• The Crimson Room (2013): John (Short Film)
• The Humble Beginnings of the Balloon (2013): Todd Digby (Short Film)
• Miasmata (2013): Max (Short Film)
• The Code (2014–2016): Jesse Banks (TV Series, Main Role)
• Manhattan (2014–2015): Dr. Charlie Isaacs (TV Series, 23 episodes)
• Childhood’s End (2015): Jake Greggson (TV Mini-Series)
• Four Stars (2016): Danny (TV Movie)
• Fear the Walking Dead (2016): Will (TV Series, 1 episode)
• Masters of Sex (2016): Gary Bucksey (TV Series, 2 episodes)
• Designated Survivor (2016–2017): Vice President Peter MacLeish (TV Series, Season 1, Recurring)
• Friday on My Mind (2017): Ted Albert (TV Mini-Series)
• The Wind (2018): Isaac Macklin (Film)
• Reverie (2018): Nate Hallo (TV Series, 1 episode)
• Succession (2018–2023): Nate Sofrelli (TV Series, 12 episodes)
• A Teacher (2020): Matt Mitchell (TV Mini-Series, 7 episodes)
• Language Arts (2020): Charles Marlow (Film)

Net Worth

Ashley Zukerman has an estimated net worth of $1 million USD.

His income is primarily derived from his acting roles in television, film, and theatre, with notable earnings from The Code, Manhattan, and Succession.

Additional revenue comes from his work as a producer and director, as well as minor endorsements.