Uly Schlesinger Career Highlights and Family Life
Uly Schlesinger is an actor in theater and film. His early career included stage performances and short films before he transitioned to screen roles. With his upcoming projects and continued passion for acting, he is determined to make a significant impact in the years to come. His ability to balance comedy, drama, and crime has made him stand out and easy for producers to work with. While he keeps his life private, his professional journey showcases a rising star with a bright future in Hollywood.
Uly Schlesinger’s Early Life
Uly Schlesinger was born on September 2, 1996, in Providence, Rhode Island. Growing up, he had the freedom to explore several creative avenues influenced by his environment, culture, and family. He attended the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art to nurture his young talent. While in high school he joined the theater, to improve his acting skills and familiarize himself with the entertainment industry. He continued his education at the University of Southern California where he studied theater.
Uly is an active member of his community and has been seen at several charity events supporting upcoming stars and offering mentorship. He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. He is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights which is aligned with some of his roles on screen. His Instagram is active and he shares his behind-the-scenes moments, travel adventures and occasionally posts about his parents.
Details of Uly Schlesinger’s Career Highlights
Uly Schlesinger’s interest in pursuing a career in acting prompted his move to New York City to attend school full-time for acting. His career extends to both television and film, showcasing his adaptability across various genres from drama, comedy, and crime. His television roles include The Sinner, Search Party, Chicago Med, Evil, and the HBO Max series Genera+ion. His role as Avi in the HBO Max series Genera+ion marked his breakthrough into the entertainment scene. He portrayed a confident gay teenager and this earned him a fan base due to his emotional depth.
His film roles include Neither from Here, Nor There, The Shed, The Other Side of Night, Two Eyes, Sharpie, and Classmates. In 2022, he was cast as Tyler Langford in Jerry & Marge Go Large, as a character involved in a lottery scheme. After Genera+ion was canceled after one season, he continued to build his portfolio with roles in The Sex Lives of College Girls as a recurring role in 2022, Somewhere in Queens, and The Buccaneers in 2023.
As of April 2025, Schlesinger’s recent project is A Guide for the Homesick. It was successful and gathered positive reviews. The play explores themes of compassion, guilt, and the search for freedom. His adaptability has allowed him to venture and excel in voice acting and theater. Apart from his acting career, Uly Schlesinger is known for his love of pool and often plays across the Lower East Side of New York City. He is under Rebel Creative Group and Take 3 Talent Agency.
