Beau Mirchoff
| Beau Mirchoff | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Beau Mirchoff January 13, 1989 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Years active | 2006–present |
William Beau Mirchoff (born January 13, 1989) is an American actor, best known for starring as Danny Bolen on the sixth season of ABC's Desperate Housewives (2009–2010). He also appeared in films such as Scary Movie 4 and The Grudge 3. Beau Mirchoff currently portrays Matty McKibben in MTV's series Awkward.
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[edit] Early life
Beau Mirchoff was born on January 13, 1989 in Seattle, Washington. His father, Bill, is a podiatrist from California. His mother, Kelley, a Seattle native, works for the BC government. Beau has an older brother, Luke (b. February 15, 1985), who plays semi-pro lacrosse and a younger sister, Raeanna (b. April 2, 1992), who was responsible for Beau getting started in acting. Beau has always loved the outdoors, from cruising and fishing the Gulf and San Juan Islands, and Sea Kayaking the West Coast of Vancouver Island to hiking and camping in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia.
[edit] Career
Mirchoff first got noticed for his role in the play Bubbly Stiltskin. His first feature was a supporting role in Scary movie 4, playing 'Robbie Ryan'. He was a recurring character on the CBC series Heartland. He also landed a lead role in The Grudge 3. Mirchoff joined the cast of Desperate Housewives, playing Danny Bolen between 2009 and 2010.[1] He had a supporting role in indie Secret Life of Dorks and also starred in the film I Am Number Four. Mirchoff is now starring as a lead in the MTV series Awkward..[2]. He is also a notable alumni of Mount Douglas Secondary School.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Heartland | Ben Stillman |
| 2009–2010 | Desperate Housewives | Danny Bolen |
| 2011–present | Awkward. | Matty McKibben |
[edit] Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Scary Movie 4 | Robbie Ryan |
| 2009 | The Grudge 3 | Andy |
| 2010 | Stranger with My Face | Gordon |
| 2011 | The Secret Life of Dorks | Clark |
[edit] References
- ^ "Desperate" Books Nordling, Mirchoff, Hollywood Reporter, July 10, 2009
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/shows/awkward/series.jhtml
