Callan McAuliffe is an Australian actor best known for playing Bryce Loski in Flipped, Sam Goode in I Am Number Four, and Alden in the AMC drama The Walking Dead. He began his career as a child actor in Australia and became a Hollywood leading man before his twentieth birthday.
At 31, McAuliffe remains a recognisable face in film and television. He played the young Jay Gatsby in Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby (2013) and the bushranger Ben Hall in The Legend of Ben Hall (2016). He appeared as Alden in The Walking Dead from 2017 to 2022.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Callan McAuliffe |
| Date of Birth | 24 January 1995 |
| Age | 31 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Birthplace | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Nationality | Australian |
Who Is Callan McAuliffe?
Callan McAuliffe is an Australian actor who first came to attention as Bryce Loski in Rob Reiner’s coming-of-age film Flipped (2010), opposite Madeline Carroll. The same year he was cast as Sam Goode, the best friend of the title character, in the science-fiction film I Am Number Four (2011), produced by Michael Bay.
McAuliffe is best known internationally for playing Alden, a former member of the Saviors who joins the Hilltop community, in the AMC series The Walking Dead (2017–2022). He also played the young Jay Gatsby in Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby (2013), appearing in flashback scenes as the young James Gatz.
Early Life & Background
Callan McAuliffe was born on 24 January 1995 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He attended The Scots College in Sydney, where he first performed on stage, and he was the head chorister in the school choir.
McAuliffe began acting as a child, appearing in the Australian television series Comedy Inc. and in the HBO miniseries The Pacific (2010). He made his film debut in Flipped (2010), and he was cast in I Am Number Four at the age of 15.
Career
After Flipped and I Am Number Four, McAuliffe worked in Hollywood and Australia, including the films Robot Overlords (2014), in which he played Sean Flynn, and The Legend of Ben Hall (2016), in which he played the bushranger Ben Hall.
In Robot Overlords McAuliffe played Sean Flynn, a teenager who leads a resistance against an alien invasion, in a film that was shot in the Isle of Man and Wales. In The Legend of Ben Hall he played the title role, the Australian bushranger Ben Hall, in a film shot in Victoria that told the story of Hall’s final months as an outlaw. Both roles showed his range beyond the teenage leading man of his early Hollywood films.
In 2017 McAuliffe joined the cast of The Walking Dead as Alden, a recurring character who became a series regular in the ninth season. He played Alden for five seasons, until the character was killed off in the eleventh season in 2022.
Facts About Callan McAuliffe
- He played Bryce Loski in Rob Reiner’s film Flipped (2010).
- He played Sam Goode in I Am Number Four (2011), after being cast at the age of 15.
- He played the young Jay Gatsby in Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby (2013).
- He played Alden in The Walking Dead (2017–2022) for five seasons.
- He played the bushranger Ben Hall in The Legend of Ben Hall (2016).
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Callan McAuliffe?
Callan McAuliffe was born on 24 January 1995, making him 31 years old as of November 2026.
Where is Callan McAuliffe from?
He was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and he attended The Scots College in Sydney.
What is Callan McAuliffe best known for?
He is best known for Flipped, I Am Number Four, The Great Gatsby, The Legend of Ben Hall and The Walking Dead.
What is Callan McAuliffe doing now?
He played Alden in The Walking Dead (2017–2022) and continues to work in film and television.
Is Callan McAuliffe in a relationship?
No partner has been publicly confirmed for Callan McAuliffe, who keeps his private life out of the public eye.