Aaron Stanford (born 27 December 1976) is an American actor known for his intense, intelligent performances and his ability to embody complex, layered characters. He rose to prominence with his breakout role as Pyro in X2: X-Men United and X-Men: The Last Stand, and later earned critical acclaim for lead roles in Nikita and the sci-fi thriller series 12 Monkeys. With his understated charisma and grounded screen presence, Stanford has become a go-to actor for roles that require both emotional depth and sharp cerebral edge.

His eyewear style aligns with his quietly intellectual persona—classic, minimal, and subtly distinctive. Stanford often opts for utilitarian frames with vintage undertones: think slim rectangular or softly rounded opticals in matte black or tortoiseshell from brands like Ray-Ban or Oliver Peoples. His choices reflect a kind of low-key confidence—unassuming but considered, polished without being flashy. Aaron Stanford’s eyewear feels like an extension of the characters he often plays: thoughtful, quietly intense, and unmistakably authentic.