Eli Marienthal Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Kids

Eli David Marienthal, professionally known as Eli Marienthal, is an American former actor, voice actor, and academic. He is best known for voicing Hogarth Hughes in the critically acclaimed animated film The Iron Giant (1999).

He also gained recognition for portraying Matt Stifler in American Pie and American Pie 2, while appearing in films and television series such as The Country Bears, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, and Tucker.

Eli Marienthal
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Real Name:	Eli David Marienthal
Stage Name:	Eli Marienthal
Born:	March 6, 1986 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Santa Monica, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White
Height:	5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
Religion:	Judaism
Parents:	Joseph Cross, Penny (Lola) Marienthal
Siblings:	Harley Cross, Flora Cross
Children:	Ami Puma
Occupation:	Former Actor, Voice Actor, Academic
Net Worth:	$1 million to $3 million

Early Life and Education

Eli Marienthal was born on March 6, 1986, in Santa Monica, California, United States. He is of White ethnicity and is the son of Joseph Cross and Penny (Lola) Marienthal. He grew up alongside his siblings, Harley Cross and Flora Cross, both of whom also worked as actors.

He attended the East Bay French-American School in Berkeley, California, where he became fluent in French. He later graduated from Brown University with a degree in International Relations before earning a master’s degree and pursuing doctoral studies in Geography at the University of California, Berkeley. He practices Judaism.

Career

Eli Marienthal began acting professionally as a child during the mid-1990s, making his screen debut in the television film Unlikely Angel (1996). He soon appeared in films including First Love, Last Rites, Slums of Beverly Hills, and Jack Frost, demonstrating his talent at a young age.

His major breakthrough came in 1999 when he voiced Hogarth Hughes in The Iron Giant, a performance that earned widespread critical acclaim and the Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Voice Acting. That same year, he portrayed Matt Stifler in the blockbuster comedy American Pie, a role he reprised in American Pie 2.

Following his early success, Marienthal continued acting in projects such as The Country Bears, Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, and the NBC sitcom Tucker, where he played the title character.

He also lent his voice to animated television series including Batman Beyond, The Zeta Project, Static Shock, and Fillmore!. After stepping away from full-time acting, he shifted his focus to education and research, building a career in geography and public policy while making occasional appearances in entertainment projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @elimarienthal

Personal Life

Eli Marienthal, 40 years old, is single. There are no verified public reports regarding any past relationships. He has one child, Ami Puma.

Standing at 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall, he enjoys writing, poetry, snowboarding, traveling, and academic research. Since retiring from full-time acting, he has dedicated much of his time to education, research, and public policy while occasionally participating in entertainment-related projects.

Net Worth

Eli Marienthal has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $3 million USD. His wealth has been accumulated through his successful career as a child actor and voice actor, with earnings from feature films, television series, voice-over performances, royalties, and commercial appearances.

Following his transition away from acting, he also established a professional career in academia and research, contributing to his overall financial stability and long-term professional success.

Filmography

Films

• Unlikely Angel (1996)
• First Love, Last Rites (1997)
• Slums of Beverly Hills (1998)
• Jack Frost (1998)
• American Pie (1999)
• The Iron Giant (1999) – Voice
• American Pie 2 (2001)
• The Country Bears (2002)
• Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003) – Voice
• Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004)

Television

• Touched by an Angel (2000)
• Batman Beyond (2000) – Voice
• Tucker (2000–2001)
• The Zeta Project (2001–2002) – Voice
• Static Shock (2002) – Voice
• Fillmore! (2003) – Voice
• The North Pole (2017–2019)

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