Ellar Coltrane

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Ellar Coltrane is an American actor best known for his role as Mason Evans Jr. in Richard Linklater's acclaimed film 'Boyhood,' which chronicles the life of a young boy over 12 years. Born on August 27, 1994, Coltrane was cast in the film at the age of six and spent over a decade filming the project, which received critical acclaim and several award nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. After achieving fame, Coltrane chose to step back from Hollywood, moving to Texas where he has embraced a quieter lifestyle. He has expressed a desire to engage with the independent film community and has taken on various roles outside of traditional acting, such as becoming a volunteer firefighter and working towards his EMT license. Although he enjoys acting, Coltrane prefers smaller, passion-driven projects over the pressures of mainstream film sets.