Julia Stiles
| Birthday | March 28, 1981 |
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| Age | 45 Years (September, 2026) |
| Birth Place | New York City, New York, United States |
Biography
Julia Stiles is an American actor and director whose film career spans teen classics, major studio thrillers, independent work and television. Born in New York City, she gained a generation of fans with breakout roles in 10 Things I Hate About You and Save the Last Dance. Her screen work has often balanced a sharp, intelligent presence with emotional range, and she later reached global audiences through the Bourne films.
Stiles has continued to work across film, television and stage while adding directing to her professional repertoire. Her feature directorial debut, Wish You Were Here, marked a new chapter in a career already shaped by decades in front of the camera. In 2026, she joined Dancing with the Stars with professional dancer Ezra Sosa, giving viewers a fresh context in which to see a performer long associated with memorable dramatic and romantic roles.
Stiles has continued to work across film, television and stage while adding directing to her professional repertoire. Her feature directorial debut, Wish You Were Here, marked a new chapter in a career already shaped by decades in front of the camera. In 2026, she joined Dancing with the Stars with professional dancer Ezra Sosa, giving viewers a fresh context in which to see a performer long associated with memorable dramatic and romantic roles.
Early Life
Julia Stiles was born on March 28, 1981, in New York City. She began acting at a young age and developed early experience in theatre before her film and television career accelerated. Growing up in New York gave her access to an active arts environment and helped set the stage for a career that would move across several forms of storytelling.
Career
Stiles broke through in late-1990s and early-2000s films including 10 Things I Hate About You and Save the Last Dance. She later appeared in the Bourne franchise and continued taking on film, television and stage roles. Her directorial work culminated in the feature Wish You Were Here, expanding her creative role behind the camera. Her Dancing with the Stars casting in 2026 connected her established screen career with a contemporary live-competition format.