Personal details
- Birth Date: 1978-05-12
- Birth Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Parents: Lorne Abrams
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Writer
Aaron Abrams, born and bred in Toronto, has that classic “hey, I know that guy from somewhere” vibe. You’ve probably caught his face on your screen more times than you realize. He’s been all over TV—think Masters of Sex, Rookie Blue, Longmire, Blindspot, The L.A. Complex, Slings & Arrows, and The Oath. Oh, and if you’re a Hannibal fan, you’ll remember him as Brian Zeller, the guy with the dry wit and a knack for awkwardly intense lab work. Not just a pretty face, though—Abrams isn’t content to just act. He’s also got writing chops, having penned and produced a bunch of films. The guy knows how to work both sides of the camera, which is rare and honestly pretty badass. He didn’t just roll into this business on a whim, either. Abrams actually put in the hours, graduating from the Goodman Theatre School in Chicago—so yeah, he’s got the training to back up the talent. His work tends to mix sharp humor and genuine heart, which makes sense if you’ve ever seen him in action. Whether he’s playing the straight man in a crime scene or getting tangled up in relationship drama, he brings this relatable, everyman energy that’s tough not to root for. Basically, if you’ve watched even a handful of prestige TV shows from the last decade, chances are you’ve stumbled across Aaron Abrams doing his thing. He’s one of those actors who just quietly kills it, time after time, no matter what kind of crazy plot he’s thrown into. And with his penchant for writing and producing, don’t be surprised if you see his name popping up in the credits for years to come.
depaul theatre school triviannBack in 2001, he wrapped up his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting at the legendary DePaul Theatre School—yeah, that’s the same place churning out heavy-hitter talent for years. This isn’t just some random diploma either; DePaul’s acting program has a legit rep for being brutal (in a good way). You’re talking long rehearsals, wild character studies, and professors who don’t sugarcoat anything. People there basically eat, sleep, and breathe theatre for four years straight. So, when someone says they survived DePaul’s acting bootcamp, you know they’ve seen some stuff. Graduates from that crew tend to pop up all over TV, film, and Broadway—kind of like how you can’t watch a cop show without spotting at least one DePaul alum. Growing up in that environment, surrounded by gritty Chicago energy and late-night script reads, definitely forges actors who can handle just about anything Hollywood throws at them.
May 12, 1978
Konidela Ram Charan
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Lorne Abrams and Surekha
47 years old