Graham Rogers (actor) explained

Graham Rogers
Birth Date:17 December 1990
Birth Place:West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2009–present

Graham Rogers (born December 17, 1990) is an American actor, known for his roles as Scott Thomas in the comedy film Struck by Lightning (2012), Danny Matheson in NBC's science fiction series Revolution, Al Jardine in the biopic Love and Mercy (2014), Carson in the thriller Careful What You Wish For (2015), and Tyler Stone in Hulu's comedy series Resident Advisors.

Rogers had a recurring role as Evan Chapin in the Netflix series Atypical, and previously starred as Caleb Haas in ABC's drama-thriller series Quantico.[1]

Early life

Rogers was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to John and Susan Rogers. He has four siblings: one older sister, two older brothers, and one younger brother. Graham attended West Chester East High School. When he was eighteen, he moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue an acting career.

Career

Rogers made a guest appearance in an episode of the TNT drama series Memphis Beat. In 2012, he played Scott Thomas, a flamboyant member of Clover High's drama department, in the film Struck by Lightning.[2] [3] In 2013, Rogers co-starred as Henry Iris in the film Crazy Kind of Love, which is also known as Long Time Gone.[4] He then landed a television role as Danny Matheson in the NBC drama series Revolution.[5] [6] In 2014, Rogers appeared in a biographical film about the life of singer-songwriter Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, Love and Mercy.[7] The following year, Rogers co-starred in the independent thriller film Careful What You Wish For (2015), alongside Nick Jonas.[8] [9] [10] That same year, he had a main role in the Hulu comedy series Resident Advisors as Tyler Stone.[11] Also in 2015, Rogers was cast in ABC's thriller series Quantico, portraying FBI recruit Caleb Haas.[12] In 2017, Rogers had a recurring role as Smitty in the fifth season of Showtime's crime drama series Ray Donovan.[13] On April 2, 2018, it was announced by Deadline, that Rogers was promoted to a series regular role, ahead of the premiere of the sixth season of Ray Donovan.[14]

Personal life

Rogers dated Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale, which was revealed by her in an interview with Us Weekly.[15] In July 2013, it was rumored that the couple had ended their relationship after 3 months.[16] [17]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
20111313: Haunted FratBrad
2012Struck by LightningScott Thomas
2013Crazy Kind of LoveHenry Iris
2014Almost aWakeJohndraShort film
2014Love and MercyAl Jardine
2015Careful What You Wish ForCarson
20171 Mile to YouKevin

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Memphis BeatDamon EaganEpisode: "Flesh and Blood"
2012–2013RevolutionDanny MathesonMain role (season 1)
2014Red ZoneJake JordanTelevision movie
2015Zombie BasementGuffy2 episodes
2015Resident AdvisorsTyler StoneMain role
2015–2017QuanticoCaleb HaasMain role (season 1); guest role (season 2)
2017–2021AtypicalEvan Chapin Recurring role
2017–2020 Ray DonovanSmittyRecurring role (season 5); main role (season 6–7)
2017Angie TribecaEricEpisode: "Murder Gras"
2017Silicon ValleyBryce Episode: "The Blood Boy"
2017SMILFCasting DirectorEpisode: "A Box of Dunkies and Two Squirts of Maple Syrup"
2018LoveMikeEpisode: "Bertie's Birthday"
2018–2019; 2021data-sort-value="Kominsky Method, The" The Kominsky MethodJudeRecurring role
2022SmittyTelevision movie

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rob Brown, Audrey Esparza & Ukweli Roach Join NBC's 'Blindspot'; Graham Rogers Enrolls In 'Quantico'. Deadline.com. February 20, 2015.
  2. Web site: Screening Of Tribeca Film's "Struck By Lightning" – Red Carpet (Graham Rogers). Zimbio. June 30, 2013. January 5, 2013.
  3. Web site: Struck by Lightning (2012). https://archive.today/20130720132302/http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/464560/Struck-by-Lightning/cast. dead. July 20, 2013. Movies & TV Dept.. The New York Times. June 30, 2013.
  4. Web site: Crazy Kind of Love (2013) Synopsis. Fandango. June 30, 2013.
  5. Web site: Elizabeth Mitchell Teases New Secrets and the Return of Graham Rogers. Revolution Is On Fansite. June 30, 2013. Martín. Chalela. April 5, 2013.
  6. Web site: Revolution Cast – Graham Rogers. NBC. June 30, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130720090317/http://www.nbc.com/revolution/about/bio/cast/graham-rogers/586193/. July 20, 2013.
  7. Web site: Graham Rogers, Brett Davern Join Brian Wilson Movie (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. June 30, 2013. June 30, 2013.
  8. Web site: [Now Filming] Graham Rogers Joins Nick Jonas, Isabel Lucas In 'Careful What You Wish For']. NC Hollywood. June 30, 2013. Matt. Artz. April 17, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140108161235/http://nchollywood.com/2013/04/17/now-filming-graham-rogers-joins-nick-jonas-isabel-lucas-in-careful-what-you-wish-for/. January 8, 2014.
  9. Web site: Paul Sorvino Joins Cast of CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR. Broadway World. June 30, 2013. April 16, 2013.
  10. Web site: Graham Rogers Joins 'Careful What You Wish For' (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. June 30, 2013. Dave McNary. April 4, 2013.
  11. Web site: Hulu's 'Resident Advisors' Stars Discuss Sexiling and Condom Episodes. Variety. April 1, 2015.
  12. Web site: Rob Brown, Audrey Esparza & Ukweli Roach Join NBC's 'Blindspot'; Graham Rogers Enrolls In 'Quantico'. Deadline.com. February 20, 2015.
  13. Web site: 'Quantico' Alum Graham Rogers Joins 'Ray Donovan' Season 5. Elizabeth. Wagmeister. Variety. March 25, 2017. February 21, 2017.
  14. Web site: 'Ray Donovan': Graham Rogers Upped To Series Regular For Season 6. Denise. Petski. Nellie. Andreeva. April 2, 2018. Deadline. April 4, 2018.
  15. Web site: Exclusive: Lucy Hale Dating Graham Rogers!. US Weekly. June 30, 2013. June 26, 2013.
  16. Web site: Lucy Hale, Boyfriend Graham Rogers Break Up. Us Weekly. September 10, 2013.
  17. Web site: Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale and Boyfriend Graham Rogers Break Up!. Wetpaint. October 9, 2013. 2014-01-08. 2014-03-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20140321074726/http://www.wetpaint.com/pretty-little-liars/articles/2013-09-10-lucy-hale-boyfriend-graham-rogers-split. dead.