Jeremy Ray Taylor Biography: Age, Wife, Movies, Net Worth, Height, Parents, TV Shows, YouTube

Jeremy Ray Taylor is an American actor, director, and YouTuber known for his roles in horror and family films, most notably as Ben Hanscom in Stephen King’s It and its sequel.

Born on June 2, 2003, in Bluff City, Tennessee, he has built a promising career since starting acting at age eight, combining on-screen talent with a growing social media presence.

Profile

• Full Name: Jeremy Raymond Taylor
• Stage Name: Jeremy Ray Taylor
• Born: June 2, 2003
• Age: 22 years old
• Birthplace: Bluff City, Tennessee, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American Actor, Director, and YouTuber
• Height: 1.65 m
• Parents: Michael Taylor (father), and Tracy Taylor (mother, band manager)
• Siblings: Five older siblings, including Benjamin Taylor
• Spouse: Kaylie Faith (married February 4, 2024)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $2 million

Early Life and Education

Jeremy Raymond Taylor was born on June 2, 2003, in Bluff City, Tennessee, to Michael Taylor and Tracy Taylor, a band manager who introduced him to the entertainment world. The youngest of six children, including a brother named Benjamin, Jeremy grew up on a family farm in East Tennessee, fostering a grounded upbringing.

His mother’s career allowed him to travel, helping him develop confidence and a stage persona from a young age.

Of European descent with English, German/Swiss, Irish, Welsh, and some Cherokee Native American ancestry, Jeremy’s cultural background is diverse. Information about his religious affiliation is not publicly available.

He attended a local school in Bluff City, where he is believed to have completed high school, though specific academic details are undisclosed. His early passion for acting emerged during trips with his mother, leading to his discovery by a talent manager at age eight.

Career

Jeremy Ray Taylor began acting at eight, signed by a talent manager after accompanying his mother on a business trip. His debut was in 2011, playing Albert in an episode of the sitcom Reed Between the Lines. In 2013, he appeared in the biographical sports film 42 as a young fan.

His career gained traction with minor roles in Ant-Man (2015, uncredited as a bully) and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015). His breakthrough came in 2017 as Ben Hanscom in It, starring alongside Finn Wolfhard and Jaeden Lieberher, earning critical acclaim for his emotional depth.

He reprised the role in It Chapter Two (2019) and played Sonny Quinn in Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018).

Other notable roles include Young Chris in the TV movie The History of Us (2015), appearances in Good Behavior (2016), Geostorm (2017), and Schooled (2019), and a stint in James Corden’s Next James Corden (2018, five episodes). In 2022, he played Neil Chudd in Senior Year.

Jeremy directed the short film Unarmed Divide, winning a TMIF award for his directorial work. He runs a YouTube channel, Just Being Jeremy, with over 44,000 subscribers, posting videos on basketball, magic tricks, trampoline stunts, and food reviews.

An accomplished musician, he plays guitar, drums, and piano, and is a comic book enthusiast who attends Comic Cons. Future projects include potential new films and TV roles, though specifics are undisclosed as of 2025.

Awards and Nominations

• Won: MTV Movie & TV Awards, Best On-Screen Team for It (2018)
• Won: TMIF Award for Best Directorial Project for Unarmed Divide
• Nominated: Fright Meter Awards, Best Supporting Actor for It (2017)
• Nominated: Saturn Award, Best Performance by a Younger Actor for It (2017)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jeremyraytaylor
• Twitter Handle: @JeremyRayTaylor
• Facebook Handle: Jeremy Ray Taylor
• YouTube Handle: @JustBeingJeremy

Personal Life

Jeremy Ray Taylor resides in Tennessee, maintaining close ties with his family. He married Kaylie Faith on February 4, 2024, after a six-year relationship that began in December 2017 and an engagement announced on September 28, 2023. They have no children.

Jeremy is deeply attached to his family, frequently sharing moments with his parents and brother Benjamin on social media, such as a 2018 Mother’s Day post thanking his mother for supporting his auditions.

He is an animal lover, occasionally caring for family pets, and enjoys collecting vintage comic books, attending Comic Cons, and playing sports like basketball. A pen pal once dedicated a poem to him, reflecting his approachable persona.

Jeremy supports environmental conservation and has no reported controversies, maintaining a clean public image.

Filmography

• Reed Between the Lines (2011, TV series) – Albert (1 episode)
• 42 (2013, film) – Young Fan
• Ant-Man (2015, film) – Bully (uncredited)
• Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015, film) – Kid
• The History of Us (2015, TV movie) – Young Chris
• Good Behavior (2016, TV series) – Guest role
• It (2017, film) – Ben Hanscom
• Geostorm (2017, film) – Emmett
• James Corden’s Next James Corden (2018, TV series) – Himself (5 episodes)
• Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018, film) – Sonny Quinn
• It Chapter Two (2019, film) – Young Ben Hanscom
• Schooled (2019, TV series) – Guest role
• Day by Day (2020, TV series) – Guest role
• Are You Afraid of the Dark? (2021, TV series) – Guest role
• Senior Year (2022, film) – Neil Chudd
• Unarmed Divide (short film) – Actor/Director

Net Worth

Jeremy Ray Taylor’s net worth is estimated at $500,000–$2 million. His income derives from acting roles in high-grossing films like It ($700.4 million box office), Goosebumps 2, and TV appearances, supplemented by YouTube revenue from Just Being Jeremy and minor endorsements.