Zach Roerig
Zach Roerig | |
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| Born | Zachary George Roerig[1] February 22, 1985 Montpelier, Ohio, United States |
| Other names | Zachary Roerig |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Zachary George "Zach" Roerig (/[invalid input: 'icon']rɔːrɪɡ/) (born February 22, 1985) is an American actor who is best known for roles of Casey Hughes on As the World Turns, Hunter Atwood on One Life to Live and Matt Donovan on The Vampire Diaries.
Early life
Zach was born in Montpelier, Ohio to Andrea and Daniel Roerig. Zach also has a younger sister named Emily who was born in 1989. Zach attended the Barbizon School of Modeling in Cleveland and went on to participate in the International Model and Talent Association where he signed with his late talent manager. He graduated Montpelier High School where he played both football and was also a wrestler. While he was growing up, Zach worked for his father and grandfather at Fackler Monuments making gravestones.
Career
Zach portrayed the role of Casey Hughes on As the World Turns from January 18, 2005 to May 2, 2007. Casey was the son of legacy couple Tom and Margo Hughes, and during Zach's time, Casey was part of a popular couple, the female half portrayed by Alexandra Chando. After his departure, Roerig accepted a role on the soap One Life to Live, as Hunter Atwood. He departed again later that year. He then made a few appearances on the popular show Friday Night Lights as Cash the cowboy. Most recently, he portrays Matt Donovan in The Vampire Diaries.[2]
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2005 | Flutter Kick | Jason Matthews | |
| 2007 | Tie a Yellow Ribbon | Teenage Joe | |
| 2008 | Dear Me | Adam | |
| Assassination of a High School President | Matt Mullen | ||
| Official Selection | The American Soldier | ||
| 2009 | Strawberry Wine | Jason Gabel | |
| Television film | |||
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | The Prince | Taft | |
| Split Decision | Grady Love | ||
| Television | |||
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | Law & Order | Rollerblade Messenger | Episode: "All in the Family" |
| 2006 | Reba | Man at wedding | Episode: "Two Weddings and a Funeral" |
| 2007 | One Life to Live | Hunter Atwood | 13 episodes |
| Guiding Light | Alex | Episode: "#1.15105" | |
| 2005–2007 | As the World Turns | Casey Hughes | 274 episodes |
| 2007–2008 | Friday Night Lights | Cash | 6 episodes |
| 2009–Present | The Vampire Diaries | Matt Donovan | TV Series
Regular Cast |
References
- ^ Zach Roerig at IMDb
- ^ Schneider, Michael (March 25, 2009). "Somerhalder joins 'Vampire Diaries'". Variety. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
External links
- Zach Roerig at IMDb
- Zach Roerig on X