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Gregg Sulkin

Gregg Sulkin

Gregg Sulkin (born 29 May 1992)[1][2] is a British actor. He made his film debut in the 2002 Doctor Zhivago mini-series. He later landed the starring role in the 2006 British release Sixty Six, and subsequently became known for appearing in the Disney Channel comedy series As the Bell Rings and Wizards of Waverly Place. In 2010, he starred in the Disney Channel television movie Avalon High. He also appeared in the television special The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex. He starred on MTV's show Faking It as Liam Booker from 2014 until its cancellation in 2016. He also appeared on Pretty Little Liars as Ezra's brother, Wesley "Wes" Fitzgerald. In 2016, he starred in the role of Sam Fuller in the horror-thriller film Don't Hang Up.[3] He is currently starring as Chase Stein in the TV show Runaways, based on the Marvel Comics series of the same name.[4]

Gregg Sulkin
Born(1992-05-29)29 May 1992
City of Westminster, London, England
ResidenceUnited States
Citizenship
  • British
  • American
OccupationActor
Years active2002–present

Early life

Sulkin was born in Westminster, London. He is Jewish and had his Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.[5][6][7][8] He attended Highgate School in North London.[9]

Career

Sulkin posing with a fan in January 2012

Sulkin posing with a fan in January 2012

Sulkin made his acting debut in the 2002 mini-series Doctor Zhivago. He subsequently starred in the comedy Sixty Six,[10] as Bernie Rubens, alongside Helena Bonham Carter, Eddie Marsan and Catherine Tate.[11] Sulkin also played the role of JJ in the Disney Channel comedy, As the Bell Rings,[10] worked on a CBBC children sci-fi show The Sarah Jane Adventures (spin-off of Doctor Who), playing Adam in series 3 two-episode story The Mad Woman in the Attic.

Sulkin was part of Disney Channel's Pass the Plate as Gregg from the UK. He had a recurring guest role on the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place, where he played Alex's love interest Mason Greyback he reprised his role in 4 episodes of season 3 and returned to the series in its fourth season,[12] and through to its finale.[13] Sulkin has also landed a role in the thriller The Heavy.[14]

In 2010, he went to New Zealand to film the Disney Channel Original Movie Avalon High, which premiered on 12 November 2010.[15][16] In an interview with Kyle Martino, aired on Soccer Talk Live on the Fox Soccer Channel in the US, Sulkin announced that he was a fan of Arsenal. Sulkin participated the Disney Channel's Friends for Change Games and was on the Yellow Team.[17] He reprised his role as Mason Greyback in ''The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alexwhich premiered on Disney Channel in March 2013.

In 2012, Sulkin starred in the American teen drama series Pretty Little Liars as a recurring character, Wesley Fitzgerald, brother of Ezra Fitz. In February 2013, it was announced that Sulkin would play Julian Fineman in FOX's television adaptation of Lauren Oliver's young adult novel, Delirium. On 8 May, it was reported that Fox has decided not to pick up Delirium.[18] From 2014 to 2016, Sulkin starred in the MTV comedy Faking It. Sulkin portrayed Liam Booker. Sulkin defeated Victoria Justice on 30 July 2015 episode of Spike's Lip Sync Battle, where he performed "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by The Darkness before donning a wig and going shirtless to perform Kelis's "Milkshake".[19]

Sulkin starred in the leading role of Sam Fuller in the horror-thriller film, Don't Hang Up which was released in theatres on 10 February 2017.[3][20]

Sulkin currently plays Chase Stein on Runaways a Hulu series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Personal life

Sulkin became an American citizen on 23 May 2018. He will retain his British citizenship.[1]

In 2019, he started dating model Michelle Randolph, sister of reality TV personality Cassie Randolph.[21][22]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Sixty SixBernie Rubens
2009The HeavyTeen Two
2011Camilla DickinsonFrank Rowan
2012White FrogRandy Goldman
2013Another MeDrew
2014AffluenzaDylan Carson
2015Anti-SocialDee
A Mouse TaleThe Dark RodentVoice role; direct-to-DVD
Yak: The Giant KingFlapperVoice role
2016Don't Hang UpSam Fuller
2018Status UpdateDerek Lowe
2019A Cinderella Story: Christmas WishDominicCompleted
TBADeportedLorneCompleted
Oh, Boy!BrandonFilming
This Is the YearKaleFilming

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002Doctor ZhivagoSeryozhaTelevision miniseries
2006Man on the MoonMichael AldrinTelevision special
2006Pass the PlateHimself
2007–2008As the Bell RingsJJMain role
2009The Sarah Jane AdventuresAdam2 episodes
2010Avalon HighWilliam Wagner
2010–2012Wizards of Waverly PlaceMason GreybackRecurring role (seasons 3–4); 15 episodes
2011Get the LookHimself
2011The Haunting Hour: The SeriesMattEpisode: "The Perfect Brother"
2012Melissa & JoeyHaskell Davis3 episodes
2012Pretty Little LiarsWesley FitzgeraldRecurring role; 4 episodes
2013DeliriumJulian FinemanUnsold television pilot
2013The Wizards Return: Alex vs. AlexMason GreybackTelevision special
2014A Daughter's NightmareBen WoodsTelevision movie
2014–2016Faking ItLiam BookerMain role
2015Lip Sync BattleHimselfEpisode: "Gregg Sulkin vs. Victoria Justice
2016Life in PiecesJakeEpisode: "Prank Assistant Gum Puppy"
2016Young & HungryRickEpisode: "Young & Assistant"
2017Drink, Slay, LoveJadrienTelevision movie
2017–presentRunawaysChase SteinMain role

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRefs
2015Teen Choice AwardsChoice Summer TV Star: MaleFaking ItNominated
2016Teen Choice AwardsChoice Summer TV Star: MaleFaking ItNominated

References

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