Ansel Elgort Dad Quotations

My dad's a photographer. So I suppose he named me Ansel just in case I would take over the family business. I guess I failed him.

My dad was always taking photos of us at home, and even on set - he'd bring us along and stick us in the photos in the background. It was almost the beginning of acting for me, like, 'Hey, you go over there and play basketball in the background, and don't even think about the camera.'

My dad grew up in Washington Heights. I grew up in New York in Manhattan. So we're purebred New Yorkers.

My dad photographed a lot of beautiful dancers. My mom was a dancer.

My dad said to always do what I loved and not worry about the money or anything, because if I do what I love, then the money will come.

My mom is very romantic. As is my dad. They appreciate real romance.

My dad would throw me in the picture if they needed an extra. From an early age, I understood the concept that, if you're not the star, then your job is to not pull attention away from the star,