Zach Roerig
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Early life
Roerig was born in Montpelier, Ohio, to Andrea and Dan Roerig. He has a younger sister named Emily who was born in 1989. Roerig attended the Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Cleveland[1] 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 was both a football player and a wrestler. While he was growing up, Roerig worked for his father and grandfather at Fackler Monuments making gravestones.
Career
Roerig played the role of Casey Hughes on As the World Turns from January 18, 2005 to May 2, 2007.[2] Casey was the son of legacy couple Tom and Margo Hughes, and during his time, Casey was part of a popular couple with 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. Roerig then made a few appearances on Friday Night Lights as Cash the cowboy. Most recently, he portrays Matt Donovan in The Vampire Diaries.[3]
Personal life
Roerig has a daughter who was born in January 2011.[4] In June 2013, Roerig filed legal papers in Georgia, seeking full custody of his daughter after her mother, Roerig's ex-girlfriend, Alanna Turner, was incarcerated in a federal prison.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Flutter Kick | Jason Matthews | Short film |
| 2007 | Tie a Yellow Ribbon | Teenage Joe | |
| 2008 | Dear Me | Adam | |
| 2008 | Assassination of a High School President | Matt Mullen | |
| 2008 | Official Selection | The American Soldier | Short film |
| 2014 | Field of Lost Shoes | Jack Stanard | |
| 2016 | Rings | Carter | Post-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Law & Order | Rollerblade messenger | Episode: "All in the Family" |
| 2005–2007 | As the World Turns | Casey Hughes | Role held: January 18, 2005 – May 2, 2007 |
| 2006 | Reba | Man at wedding | Episode: "Two Weddings and a Funeral" |
| 2007 | Guiding Light | Alex | Season 55, episode 154 |
| 2007 | One Life to Live | Hunter Atwood | 15 episodes |
| 2008–2009 | Friday Night Lights | Cash | 6 episodes |
| 2009–present | The Vampire Diaries | Matt Donovan | Main cast |
| 2016 | The Originals | Matt Donovan | Episode: "Behind the Black Horizon" |
References
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