Aiden Flowers

Aiden Flowers is an American model and actor who gained recognition for his early work across television, film, and commercial media. Born on December 13, 2004, in Gulfport, Mississippi, Flowers began performing in regional theater productions as a young child before expanding into professional modeling and screen roles. He is best recognized for portraying young Klaus Mikaelson in the CW fantasy drama series The Originals, as well as appearing in feature films including The Big Short, Maggie, and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.

Early life and background

Flowers was raised in Mississippi and discovered an interest in the performing arts at an early age. He made his stage debut in community and youth theater programs, earning local youth acting awards for his performances. His versatile presence quickly attracted commercial and modeling opportunities, allowing him to work on print campaigns and promotional projects alongside his developing acting career. Throughout his youth, Flowers balanced his professional commitments with his schooling.

Modeling and acting career

Flowers began his on-screen career in the early 2010s. His breakout television opportunity arrived with his recurring role as the young version of Klaus Mikaelson on the CW series The Originals, a character that earned him widespread visibility among fans of the franchise. In cinema, Flowers built a diverse filmography featuring roles alongside established actors. He appeared in the post-apocalyptic drama Maggie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Academy Award-winning drama The Big Short, Nate Parker's historical drama The Birth of a Nation, and Tim Burton's fantasy adventure Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. He also appeared in independent films such as Home Sweet Hell and Abattoir, while continuing to take on modeling assignments.

Personal life

After building a strong foundation as a youth performer, Flowers chose to pursue higher education to deepen his artistic training. He enrolled at the University of Alabama, studying fine arts with a concentration in acting. Outside of his modeling and acting projects, Flowers enjoys playing guitar, writing and recording music, and staying active through athletic pursuits.