How old is Michael Peña?

Michael Peña is 50 years old (born January 13, 1976).

Is Michael Peña still alive?

Yes, Michael Peña is still alive as of 2026, aged 50.

What is Michael Peña's real name?

Michael Peña's full birth name is M. Peña.

Where is Michael Peña from?

Michael Peña is from Chicago, Illinois, USA, United States.

What generation is Michael Peña?

Michael Peña is a Generation X, born in 1976.

Michael Peña

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Age today

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Originally from Chicago, Illinois, USA, Michael Peña rose to become one of the most recognized Actors from American.

Michael Anthony Peña (born January 13, 1976) is an American film and television actor, probably best known for his prominent roles in Crash, Observe and Report, and Oliver Stone's World Trade Center. He also appeared in the Nickelback music video for their song Savin' Me. Peña portrays Luis in the Ant Man film series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing as the character in Ant-Man (2015) and Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018). Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Peña, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

"While known for many diverse roles, his turn as Daniel Ruiz in the Oscar-winning film Crash brought him critical acclaim and significantly elevated his profile in Hollywood." — About Michael Peña

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Born

Years in career32 years active

January 13th, 1976

Birthplace

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Generation X

Career

32 years

Region

North America

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How Michael Peña compares to other Actors

🎂Michael Peña is 3 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Michael Peña	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	50	53	-3 yrs
Career length	32 yrs	~35 yrs	-3 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Michael Peña

Did you know?

Did you know that before becoming a successful actor, Michael Peña was the drummer for the indie rock band Nico Vega, which garnered attention for their song 'Beast'?

5 Lesser-known facts

He was the drummer for the indie rock band Nico Vega, whose song 'Beast' was featured in BioShock Infinite.
His parents immigrated from Mexico; his father was a factory worker and his mother a homemaker.
He initially auditioned for a smaller role in Crash but impressed director Paul Haggis, earning him the significant role of Daniel.
He is a practicing Scientologist, a fact he has openly discussed in interviews regarding his personal beliefs.
Before acting, he worked various odd jobs and didn't seriously pursue an acting career until moving to Los Angeles in his early 20s.

Career highlight

While known for many diverse roles, his turn as Daniel Ruiz in the Oscar-winning film Crash brought him critical acclaim and significantly elevated his profile in Hollywood. This performance, alongside his powerful portrayal of Will Jimeno in Oliver Stone's World Trade Center, established him as a versatile dramatic actor capable of delivering profound emotional depth.

Legacy

Michael Peña has carved out a unique legacy as one of Hollywood's most reliable and versatile character actors, consistently delivering memorable performances that elevate any project he's in, from intense dramas to comedic blockbusters.