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Samuel Larsen
Born (1991-08-28) August 28, 1991 (age 32)
San Francisco, California, United States
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active2010–present

Samuel Peter Acosta Larsen,[1] born August 28, 1991,[2] is an actor and singer. On August 21, 2011, Larsen won the reality competition program The Glee Project on the Oxygen network along with fellow contestant Damian McGinty.[3] Larsen is a member of the band "Bridges I Burn"[4] and has a recurring role on Glee as Joe Hart.

Biography

As a young boy, he played drums,[5] bass, guitar and keyboards.[3][6] He graduated from Murrieta Valley High School in 2009, and he was in the school's marching band.[2] In sophomore year, he became vocalist and guitarist of the school band 15 North and the band performed in festivals.[7]

In 2010, Larsen auditioned in season 9 of American Idol[4][8] but was unfortunately cut after making it to Hollywood, failing to make it to the semi finals.[3] After doing some runway modeling for fashion designer Ashton Michael,[9] he met his soon-to-be band-mate Skip Arnold during a runway show,[10] moved to Los Angeles busking and applied to The Glee Project. Meanwhile Larsen and Skip Arnold formed the band "Bridges I Burn" and soon a third member, Salvatore Spinelli, joined them.[citation needed] Larsen writes and performs most of his music.[6] He auditioned for the role of Sam Evans on Glee but didn't get the part, which ultimately went to Chord Overstreet.[4][3]

His first Glee appearance was on the thirteenth episode of the third season, titled "Heart", as Joe Hart, a formerly home-schooled Christian.[11] During that episode he performed in two songs: Gym Class Heroes' "Stereo Hearts",[12] and a mashup of The Association's "Cherish" and Madonna's "Cherish".[13] Although his prize for having won The Glee Project was seven episodes, he appeared in each of the final ten episodes of Glee's third season. In addition, he has subsequently appeared as a mentor for The Glee Project's second season,[14] and is set to return as a recurring guest star in Glee's fourth season.[15]

Personal life

Larsen was born in San Francisco[citation needed] to Henrik and Lupe Acosta Larsen. His father Henrik is from Denmark and his mother Lupe Acosta from Mexico.[1] Larsen has an older brother, Manolo Acosta, and a sister named Morgan.[2] He has made public declarations that he is a Christian.[4][3]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2010 American Idol Contestant Season 9, eliminated during Hollywood Week
2011 The Glee Project Contestant Joint winner of Season 1
2012–present Glee Joe Hart Recurring role (10 episodes)
2012 The Glee Project Himself Guest star (Season 2, episode 2: "Dance-ability")
2013 Claire's Cambodia TBA Upcoming film

References

  1. ^ a b "Samuel Peter Acosta Larsen Makes 'Glee' Debut as Hippy Homeschooler Joe Hart". hispanicallyspeakingnews.com. Hispanically Speaking News. February 15, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c Shultz, Craig (August 25, 2011). "Murrieta Valley grad wins reality show". North County Times. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e Graham, Ashley (February 14, 2012). "Samuel Larsen: 5 Things to Know About Glee's Newest Star". wetpaint.com. Wetpaint Entertainment. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
  4. ^ a b c d Martin, Denise (August 22, 2011). "The Glee Project Winners Talk Subtitles, Cameron and Making Musical Love to Ryan Murphy". TV Guide. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  5. ^ Hensel, Amanda (May 25, 2011). "Samuel Larsen of 'The Glee Project' Went to Hollywood With $5 and a Love for Michael Jackson". popcrush.com. popcrush.com. Retrieved May 25, 2011.
  6. ^ a b "Samuel Larsen". Pop Tower. poptower.com.
  7. ^ Surowski, Peter (February 8, 2008). "Passing the torch: Valley musicians win Best Rock, Best High School awards for second year". The Fallbrook Village News. The Fallbrook Village News. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
  8. ^ "Season 9 - Golden Ticket Interviews Samuel Larsen". Fox Broadcasting. americanidol.com.
  9. ^ Douglass, Beth (January 26, 2012). "Glee's Samuel Larsen: Former Fashion Model — OMG Video!". wetpaint.com. Wetpaint Entertainment. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
  10. ^ Gonzales, Lizzy. "Interview + Gallery Exclusive Bridges I Burn: For The Love, of Love". live105.radio.com. CBS Radio Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
  11. ^ Keck, William (February 2, 2012). "Keck's Exclusives: Glee's Valentine To Fans". TV Guide. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  12. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (February 10, 2012). "'Glee' First Listen: 'The Glee Project's' Samuel Larsen Covers Gym Class Heroes' 'Stereo Hearts'". The Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood Reporter, Inc. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
  13. ^ Slezak, Michael (February 14, 2012). "Glee Recap: Crazy, Stupid, Love". TVLine. Mail.com Media. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  14. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (June 12, 2012). "'Glee Project' Winner Samuel Larsen Talks Mentoring, Temptation and Romancing Quinn". The Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood Reporter, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
  15. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (July 14, 2012). "Comic-Con 2012: 'Glee': Damian McGinty Not Returning, Sue Gives Birth and 13 Season 4 Spoilers". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 1, 2012.

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