Dacre Montgomery is an Australian actor best known as Billy Hargrove in the Netflix series Stranger Things and Jason Lee Scott, the Red Ranger, in Power Rangers. He is a charismatic, intense performer who became a global star as the troubled lifeguard Billy, and he has since built a career in film and television on both sides of the Atlantic.
At 31, Montgomery remains one of Australia’s most recognisable young actors. He played Steve Binder in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis (2022), Nick in the romantic comedy The Broken Hearts Gallery (2020), and Jack in the New Zealand drama Went Up the Hill (2024). He trained at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), graduating in 2015.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Dacre Kayd Montgomery |
| Date of Birth | 22 November 1994 |
| Age | 31 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Birthplace | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Nationality | Australian |
Who Is Dacre Montgomery?
Dacre Montgomery is an Australian actor who first came to attention as Jeremy in the horror film Better Watch Out (2016), opposite Olivia DeJonge, in which he played a seemingly innocent teenager who becomes a killer. The same year he was cast as Jason Lee Scott, the Red Ranger, in the film Power Rangers (2017), a reboot of the popular television series.
Montgomery is best known internationally as Billy Hargrove, the abusive older brother of Max Mayfield, in the Netflix series Stranger Things (2017–2019), in which he played the character for two seasons. He also played Steve Binder, the television director who staged Elvis Presley’s 1968 comeback special, in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis (2022), opposite Austin Butler.
Early Life & Background
Dacre Kayd Montgomery was born on 22 November 1994 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia, the son of Scott Montgomery, a New Zealander who worked in the oil industry, and Judith Barrett-Lennard, a Canadian psychologist. He grew up in Perth and attended Mount Lawley Senior High School, where he first performed on stage at the age of nine.
Montgomery began acting as a child, appearing in school productions, and he studied at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in Perth, graduating in 2015. He then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a film career, and he was cast in Power Rangers in 2016.
Career
After graduating from WAAPA, Montgomery was cast as Jeremy in Better Watch Out, a horror film that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016. He then played Jason Lee Scott in Power Rangers (2017), a role that made him a recognisable face in Hollywood.
In 2017 Montgomery joined the cast of Stranger Things as Billy Hargrove, a character who became one of the show’s most controversial and talked-about figures. He played Billy for two seasons, and his performance in the third season, in which Billy is possessed by the Mind Flayer, was widely praised. He also released a poetry collection, DJK, in 2020, in which he wrote about his experiences as a young actor.
After Stranger Things, Montgomery played Nick in The Broken Hearts Gallery (2020), a romantic comedy produced by Selena Gomez, and Steve Binder in Elvis (2022). He has also appeared in the New Zealand film Went Up the Hill (2024), in which he played Jack, opposite Vicky Krieps.
Facts About Dacre Montgomery
- He graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2015.
- He played Jason Lee Scott, the Red Ranger, in Power Rangers (2017).
- He played Billy Hargrove in the Netflix series Stranger Things (2017–2019).
- He played Steve Binder in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis (2022).
- He released a poetry collection, DJK, in 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dacre Montgomery?
Dacre Montgomery was born on 22 November 1994, making him 31 years old as of November 2026.
Where is Dacre Montgomery from?
He was born in Perth, Western Australia, Australia, and he trained at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in Perth.
What is Dacre Montgomery best known for?
He is best known for Stranger Things, Power Rangers, Better Watch Out, The Broken Hearts Gallery and Elvis.
What is Dacre Montgomery doing now?
He played Jack in the New Zealand film Went Up the Hill (2024) and continues to work in film and television.
Is Dacre Montgomery in a relationship?
No current partner has been publicly confirmed for Dacre Montgomery, who keeps his private life out of the public eye.