Ethan Slater Age, Wiki and Bio

Ethan Slater

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Singer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth02/06/1992
Age32 years
BirthplaceWashington, D.C., USA

Bio/Wiki

Full NameEthan Samuel Slater
Famous RoleSpongeBob SquarePants in the play 'SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical' (2016)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Charles E Smith Jewish Day School, Maryland, USA
  • Georgetown Day School, Washington, D.C.
College/UniversityVassar College, New York
DegreeBachelor of Arts in Drama

Personal Life

ReligionJudaism (Conservative)
Zodiac signGemini

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Lilly Jay (2012-2018)
  • Ariana Grande (2023 - Present)
Marriage Date11/11/2018

Family

FatherJay Slater (works at Food and Drug Administration)
MotherEllen Goldmuntz (lawyer, deceased)
Siblings
BrotherNone
Sisters
  • Sara Slater (director of Rehabilitation at Lasell Village in Massachusetts)
  • Tamara Slater
SpouseLilly Jay (m. 2018; div. 2024)
Children
Son1 (born in August 2022)
DaughterNone

Career

Debut
PlayThe Wizard of Oz (1997) as 'Toto'
TVMurphy Brown (2018) as 'Officer Reynolds' (CBS)
FilmWicked (2024) as 'Boq Woodsman'
Awards and Honours
  • 2018: Outstanding Actor in a Musical award for 'SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical' at the Drama Desk Awards
  • 2018: Outstanding Actor in a Musical award for 'SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical' at the 68th Outer Critics Circle Awards
  • 2018: Favorite Breakthrough Performance (Male) and Favorite Leading Actor in a Musical at the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards
  • 2018: Honoree Award at the 74th Theatre World Awards

Favourites

ActorChristopher Lloyd
Films
  • Back to the Future (all series)
  • Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
  • A League of Their Own (1992)
PlayJesus Christ Superstar
Novel'Fates and Furies' by Lauren Groff
MusicianPaul Simonon

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ethanslater/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ethanslater7826/featured
Official Websitehttps://www.ethanslater.com/

Some Lesser Known Facts

Ethan Slater spent his childhood in Washington, D.C.
He lost his mother at a young age of seven.
During his childhood, he was a member of Ohr Kodesh Congregation in Silver Spring.
His interest in music began early, as he started playing instruments like the violin at a young age.
Ethan and Lilly Jay started dating in high school, which began in 2012.
He pursued an apprenticeship at a Shakespeare workshop during his college years, leading to significant auditions.
In 2012, he featured in a short film titled 'A Guy Walks Into a Bar.'
His role as 'Luis' in Claudio Quest earned him a nomination for Best Individual Performance at the New York Theater Festival.
He portrayed 'Ronny Goldstein' in the film 'Evol: The Theory of Love' in 2015.
Ethan has also participated in web series and short films throughout his career.
He received acclaim for his portrayal as SpongeBob SquarePants at the Oriental Theatre, earning multiple awards.
His performance in 2019 as 'Joel Grey' in 'Fosse/Verdon' showcased his versatility.
Ethan and Ariana Grande formed a connection at a friend's party in 2021, leading to their relationship during the filming of 'Wicked.'
Their relationship became public in July 2023, coinciding with his divorce.