Rob Mayes Explained

Rob Mayes
Years Active:2002–present

Rob Mayes is an American actor, musician, and model. He is best known for starring as the title character in the 2012 horror comedy film John Dies at the End, as well as portraying Tommy Nutter in the short-lived comedy drama television series Jane by Design. He also played Barry in the 2019 film Maybe I'm Fine.

Early life

Mayes was raised in Pepper Pike, Ohio,[1] [2] He started modeling when he was five years old.[3]

He attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. After leaving the Naval Academy, he focused on songwriting and released a seven-track pop album called Glimpses of Truth.

Career

Two weeks after moving to New York City in 2007, Mayes was hired for a one-episode role in . In 2008, he played the lead role in the MTV musical television film The American Mall.

Mayes had guest starring roles on Cold Case, Valentine, Bones, and Medium[4] and played the lead role in the 2010 film Ice Castles.[5]

In 2012, he starred as John in John Dies at the End, which premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.

In 2013, he had a recurring role as Tommy Nutter in Jane by Design and guest starring roles in NCIS, The Glades, and 90210.

After a recurring role on The Client List, he portrayed Matthew Blackwood in the 2013 drama film Burning Blue, which was based on the 1992 play of the same name.[6]

In 2014, Mayes played Troy Quinn in Legends.[7] [8]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2010Ice CastlesNick
2012Melvin SmartyKilcline
2012John Dies at the EndJohn
2013Burning BlueMatthew Blackwood
2013Enough SaidWaiter
2015EdenMarkese
2017Different FlowersBlake
2017Asgardian Man
2018Deep Blue Sea 2Trent Slater
2020A Soldier's RevengeBriggs
2024The Neon HighwayWayne

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007Mark SchroeffelEpisode: "Responsible"
2008JoeyTelevision film
2008Cold CaseJim Horn '64Episode: "Wednesday's Women"
2009ValentineMatt DesantoEpisode: "She's Gone"
2009AcceptanceJustin SmellingTelevision film
2009BonesTrey JohnsonEpisode: "The Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"
2009Sorority WarsBeauTelevision film
2010MediumYoung firemanEpisode: "Smoke Damage"
2011Hound DogsCashTelevision film
2012NCISKyle BaxterEpisode: "Psych Out"
2012Jane by DesignTommy Nutter5 episodes
2012Lucas GardnerEpisode: "Islandia"
201290210Colin Bell3 episodes
2012A Golden Christmas 3Bobby AldenTelevision film
2012Love for ChristmasBobby Alden
2013Meddling MomBenTelevision film
2013Derek Malloy12 episodes
2014Beauty & the BeastPatrick FrancoEpisode: "Ancestors"
2014LegendsTroy Buchanan2 episodes
2015EdenMarkeseFeature film
2015–16MistressesMarc NicklebyMain role
2016–17FrequencyKyle Mosbey5 episodes
2018My Christmas InnBrian AndersonTelevision film
2018"S. W. A. T."Rick OwensEpisode "Payback"
2019The Road Home for ChristmasWes BaileyTelevision Film
2019House on the Hill (aka He's Out to Get You)DukeTelevision film
2020The Christmas EditionFinnTelevision film
2023Sweet on YouDrewTelevision film
2023Just JakeJakeTelevision film

Notes and References

  1. Web site: O'Connor. Clint. Ex-'Sexiest Bachelor' Rob Mayes on part in 'John Dies at the End' and other strange matter. The Plain Dealer. April 28, 2014. February 8, 2013.
  2. Web site: Rob Mayes Interview. Seventeen. 8 August 2008 . April 27, 2014.
  3. Web site: MacMedan. Dan. Rob Mayes shops for success at MTV's 'Mall'. USA Today. April 27, 2014. August 11, 2008.
  4. Web site: Rob Mayes Credits. TV Guide. April 27, 2014.
  5. Web site: Krook. Dana. Ice Castles Review. Faze. April 27, 2014.
  6. Web site: Landry. Aaron. First Trailer for "Burning Blue"… a.k.a. "Brokeback Top Gun". The Backlot. April 27, 2014. April 16, 2014.
  7. Web site: Goldberg. Lesley. Howard Gordon's TNT Drama 'Legends' Gets Series Pickup. The Hollywood Reporter. April 27, 2014. May 8, 2013.
  8. Web site: Willmore. Alison. Spy Drama 'Legends,' From the Producers of 'Homeland,' Gets a Series Order and a Trailer from TNT. Indiewire. April 27, 2014. May 8, 2013.