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Dane DeHaan

Dane DeHaan is an American actor known for film and television roles in projects including Chronicle, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, and Oppenheimer.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dane DeHaan is an American actor known for film and television roles in projects including Chronicle, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, and Oppenheimer. He has worked in independent films, major studio productions, and television, and has been active as an actor since 2008.

Early life and education

DeHaan was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and studied at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts before beginning his acting career. Sources consistently identify him as an American actor born in 1986.

Career

He began acting in 2008 and gained broader recognition through Chronicle in 2012. He later appeared in a mix of independent films, comic-book adaptations, science-fiction features, and television productions.

Notable roles

His best-known roles include Andrew Detmer in Chronicle, Jason Glanton in The Place Beyond the Pines, Lucien Carr in Kill Your Darlings, Harry Osborn in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and Valerian in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.

Personal life

DeHaan married actress Anna Wood in 2012. Public biographical sources also identify him as married and list his professional activity as ongoing.

Key facts

  • DeHaan was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1986.
  • He graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and began acting professionally in 2008.
  • He became widely known for his lead role in the film Chronicle (2012).
  • His other notable film roles include Harry Osborn in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Valerian in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.
  • He portrayed Kenneth Nichols in Oppenheimer (2023).
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Canadian context

DeHaan has appeared in internationally distributed films that were released in Canada, including major studio productions and awards-season titles, making him familiar to Canadian film and television audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dane DeHaan?
Dane DeHaan is an American actor known for roles in film and television, including Chronicle, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, and Oppenheimer.
When was Dane DeHaan born?
He was born on February 6, 1986.
Where was Dane DeHaan born?
He was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States.
What is Dane DeHaan best known for?
He is best known for Chronicle (2012), which brought him wider recognition, along with later roles such as Harry Osborn and Valerian.
Is Dane DeHaan married?
Yes. He married actress Anna Wood in 2012.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dane_DeHaan
    Supports: Birth date and place, education, occupation, years active, spouse, and major roles
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2851530/bio/
    Supports: Birth name and birth place
  3. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/dane-dehaan/bio/3030087169/
    Supports: Profession and birth place
  4. The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/122889-dane-dehaan?language=en-US
    Supports: Notable screen roles and television credits