Zac Burgess Biography: Movies, Lover, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents

Zac Burgess is an Australian actor who rose to prominence through his role as Eli Bell in the Netflix miniseries “Boy Swallows Universe” (2020).

His performance in this adaptation of Trent Dalton’s semi-autobiographical novel garnered attention for its depth and authenticity.

Following this, Burgess took on the role of Lucien Belmont in Amazon Prime Video’s Cruel Intentions (2024), a modern reimagining of the 1999 cult classic film.

Profile

• Full name: Zac Burgess
• Date of birth: August 15, 2002  
• Age: 23 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia
• State of origin: New South Wales
• Nationality: Australian
• Profession: Actor, Entertainer, Performer
• Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
• Parents: Father: Scott Burgess; Mother: Tracy Jones
• Siblings: Nadia Burgess, Ella Burgess, Lily Burgess
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: In a relationship with Leah Gersteling
• Religion: Information not publicly disclosed
• Ethnicity: Caucasian/English descent  
• Net worth: $600,000

Early Life and Education

Zac Burgess, now at the age of 23, was born on August 15, 2002, in Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia. He is the son of the late Australian actor Scott Burgess and Tracy Jones. Growing up in a family with a strong connection to the arts, Zac was influenced by his father’s career in the entertainment industry. He has three sisters: Nadia, Ella, and Lily.

Burgess spent his formative years in Bellingen, where he attended boarding school for six years. In 2021, he moved to Perth to pursue formal training in acting at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), where he earned a diploma in acting. Before his acting studies, he also earned a certificate in nursing from TAFE NSW in 2020.  

Personal Life

Zac Burgess is currently in a relationship with Leah Gersteling, a kinesiologist specializing in mind-body medicine and Reiki. The couple’s relationship became public in November 2023 when Burgess shared a photo of them on his Instagram account.

Gersteling has also worked in the sound department for the Netflix miniseries Boy Swallows Universe, suggesting that the couple may have met on set. They celebrated their first anniversary in December 2023.

Career

Zac Burgess began his acting career with a role in the 2018 short film Bring Me Back, where he played the character Tom. He continued to build his portfolio with appearances in short films such as Flightless Boy and Nothing Gold Can Stay. In 2023, he appeared in the television series Completely Fine as Teen John.

His breakthrough came in 2024 with his portrayal of Eli Bell in the Netflix miniseries Boy Swallows Universe. Later that year, he took on the role of Lucien Belmont in Amazon Prime Video’s Cruel Intentions.

Burgess’s performances have been noted for their emotional depth and versatility, establishing him as a promising talent in the industry. Marquee Management and William Morris Endeavor represent him.  

Net Worth

Zac Burgess’s net worth is estimated to be around $600,000. His earnings primarily come from his acting roles in film and television, including his performances in Boy Swallows Universe and Cruel Intentions.

Social Media

• Instagram: @zacburgess.  
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Filmography

• Bring Me Back (2018) as Tom
• Flightless Boy (2018) as Lucas
• Call (2022) as Brandon
• Nothing Gold Can Stay (2023) as Leo
• Completely Fine (2023) as Teen John
• One Night (2023) as Jason
• Boy Swallows Universe (2024) as Eli Bell
• Cruel Intentions (2024) as Lucien Belmont