Troye Sivan
Biography
Troye Sivan Mellet, born on June 5, 1995, in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an Australian actor, singer, and former YouTuber. In his acting career, he portrayed the younger Wolverine in the 2009 film X-Men Origins: Wolverine and starred as the titular character in the Spud film trilogy. He appeared in a supporting acting role in the 2018 film Boy Erased, for which he also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song for Revelation. His subsequent acting credits include starring in the 2022 film Three Months and appearing in the 2023 television series The Idol. In 2017, he became the youngest recipient of a GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award.
Career overview
Troye Sivan Mellet, born on June 5, 1995, in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an Australian actor, singer, and former YouTuber. He has established a diverse acting career across film and television, with notable early credits including portraying the younger Wolverine in the 2009 feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. He subsequently took on the titular role in the Spud film trilogy.
Expanding his film work, Sivan appeared in a supporting acting role in the 2018 film Boy Erased, and performed the song Revelation for the project, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song. In 2017, he received the GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award, becoming its youngest recipient.
Continuing his acting career into the next decade, Sivan starred in the film Three Months, released in 2022. He followed this with a role in the television series The Idol, which premiered in 2023.
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Full Filmography
31 titles- Music, Fashion, Film (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Charli XCX & Troye Sivan - Sweat 2 (Live from Primavera Sound) (2025) as himself
- The Idol (2023) as Xander
- Trolls Band Together (2023) as Floyd (voice)
- Three Months (2022) as Caleb
- Drag Race Down Under (2021) as Self - Special Guest
- Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 (2021) as Self
- The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show (2019) as Self
- Boy Erased (2018) as Gary
- Boy Erased (2018) Songs
- Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018) Songs
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Spud 3: Learning to Fly (2014) as John 'Spud' Milton
- Spud 2: The Madness Continues (2013) as John 'Spud' Milton
- Betrand the Terrible (2011) as Ace
- BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge (2010)
- RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (2010) as Self - Guest Judge
- Spud (2010) as John 'Spud' Milton
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) as James
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- The View (1997) as Self
- Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (1994) as Self - Performer
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Troye Sivan best known for?
Troye Sivan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Idol (2023), Trolls Band Together (2023), Boy Erased (2018), Boy Erased (2018).
When and where was Troye Sivan born?
Troye Sivan was born on June 5, 1995 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
How many credits does Troye Sivan have?
Troye Sivan has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2026.
What is Troye Sivan's background in cinema and television?
Troye Sivan Mellet, born on June 5, 1995, in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an Australian actor, singer, and former YouTuber. In his acting career, he portrayed the younger Wolverine in the 2009 film X-Men Origins: Wolverine and starred as the titular character in the Spud film trilogy. He appeared in a supporting acti...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 35
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 10
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge — aged about 14
- Trolls Band Together (2023) as Floyd (voice) — aged about 28
- Boy Erased (2018) as Gary — aged about 23
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 19
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