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'Boyhood' child actor lives 'in the middle of nowhere' after leaving Hollywood behind

Ellar Coltrane, star of the film 'Boyhood', has left Hollywood behind and is now living a quiet life in rural America.

By · Published August 7, 2026 at 03:27 UTC · Updated August 7, 2026 at 05:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Entertainment Weekly · Page Six · People.com · Variety · Fox News.

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What happened

Entertainment Weekly first reported that Ellar Coltrane, the child actor from the acclaimed film 'Boyhood', has left Hollywood. He is now a volunteer firefighter and training to be an EMT. Coltrane has moved to a rural area, described by Page Six as 'in the middle of nowhere'. Later reporting added that Coltrane has fully distanced himself from his acting career.

He told Entertainment Weekly that he has 'moved on' from Hollywood. People.com noted that the film 'Boyhood' was shot over 12 years, which may have contributed to his decision to leave the industry. Variety explored his journey from child actor to his current life. There is no contradiction between outlets.

Coltrane's decision to leave Hollywood and his current lifestyle are consistent across all reporting. He is living a quiet life, focusing on his work as a volunteer firefighter and EMT training.

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Questions people are asking

What is Ellar Coltrane doing now?

Ellar Coltrane is a volunteer firefighter and training to be an EMT.

Where does Ellar Coltrane live now?

Coltrane lives in a rural area, described by Page Six as 'in the middle of nowhere'.

Has Ellar Coltrane left Hollywood?

Yes, Coltrane has left Hollywood behind and is no longer pursuing an acting career.

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