Ezra Miller

Ezra Miller — actor with roots in the Russian Empire

Ezra Miller is an American actor known for playing The Flash in the DC Extended Universe and for roles in We Need to Talk About Kevin, Fantastic Beasts, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. One of Hollywood's most unconventional public figures, they have been outspoken about gender identity and social justice.

Tracing the roots — Russia (Jewish)

Miller's father Robert Miller has Russian-Jewish ancestry — part of the Eastern European Jewish diaspora in America. Growing up in a Jewish household, Miller has acknowledged their Jewish heritage as part of a complex, multifaceted identity.

Historical context

Russian Empire · c. 1721–1917

Russia (Jewish). At the time, this region lay within the Russian Empire, which spanned from Poland to the Pacific.

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A career defined by ambition