Lewis James Pullman was born on January 29, 1993, in Los Angeles, California. As the son of acclaimed actor Bill Pullman, you might expect him to coast on his family name, but Lewis has quietly forged his own unique path, building a reputation through a string of nuanced performances and thoughtful role choices.
His breakout moment arrived with Drew Goddard’s neo-noir thriller “Bad Times at the El Royale” in 2018. Sharing the screen with the likes of Jeff Bridges and Jon Hamm, Pullman impressed audiences with a quiet intensity and vulnerability that marked him as more than just another Hollywood legacy. Projects like the global hit “Top Gun: Maverick” and the indie chiller “The Strangers: Chapter 1” have only deepened his portfolio, revealing an actor interested in depth rather than dazzle.
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A Quiet Approach to Fame – and Love
Lewis Pullman stands out in another way: his steadfast approach to privacy. In an age when sharing is almost expected, he mostly sidesteps the spotlight, keeping his private life just that – private. He’s rarely active on social media, and when he does speak with the press, the subject is almost always his work rather than his relationships.
Still, fans are curious, and there’s been chatter since around 2020 that Lewis is dating Rainey Qualley (herself an artist, and daughter of Andie MacDowell). The evidence, for true romantics, is largely circumstantial – a handful of joint appearances at industry events, not much more. Neither has confirmed or denied rumors, and sources close to them say they’re simply not interested in turning their relationship into a spectacle.
Prior to this, Lewis kept his dating life beneath the radar, with the press occasionally trying – unsuccessfully – to pair him with various co-stars or other celebrities. The persistent lack of salacious headlines almost feels intentional.
Every now and then, Lewis will drop a hint about his approach. At the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, he was asked how he balances work and relationships. His answer: “I’m still figuring that out like everybody else.” It was a disarmingly honest reply – no polish, no evasion, just a guy trying to make sense of an unpredictable life.
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Life Outside the Frame
Lewis isn’t all work, though. Away from film sets, he’s known for drumming in a band and for his passion for photography. Instead of the usual celebrity selfies and red-carpet shots, his Instagram is peppered with moody landscapes and artful snapshots – subtle proof that he values seeing the world for himself, not just being seen in it.
And while the gossip machine occasionally throws his name alongside those of major stars – think Sophie Turner or Zendaya – these rumors haven’t stuck. Pullman doesn’t feed the hype, and he certainly doesn’t chase it.
Past Relationships
Kaia Gerber
Rainey Qualley
With Apple TV+’s high-profile “Masters of the Air” and other projects on the horizon, there’s little doubt we’ll see more of Lewis Pullman on screen. Whether we’ll learn much more about his off-screen life is another matter. If his track record tells us anything, it’s that he’s content to let his work do the talking – and that, in Hollywood, might be the most refreshing thing of all.