Ellar Coltrane is an American actor best known for his role in the critically acclaimed film "Boyhood. " Born in 1994 in Texas, Coltrane was cast in the film at the age of six and, over the course of 12 years, filmed scenes that depicted the character's life from early childhood to adolescence. This unique project allowed Coltrane to grow up onscreen and garnered him widespread acclaim for his naturalistic and authentic performance.