Drew Starkey is a well-known American actor. He has gained recognition for his roles in popular TV shows such as The Terminal List, Ozark, Outer Banks, and The Resident. He is also a popular figure on social media, with a considerable number of devoted followers.
Drew Starkey Bio Summary
Full name: Drew Starkey
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 4th November 1993
Age: 31 years (as of 2024)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Place of birth: Asheville, North Carolina, U.S
Current residence: Los Angeles
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: White
Sexuality: Straight
Religion: Christianity
Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight: 174 lbs (79 kg)
Eye color: Dark brown
Hair color: Brown
Siblings: 3
Brother: Logan Starkey
Sisters: Brooke and Mackayla Starkey
Father: Todd Starkey
Mother: Jodi Ballard Hutto
College: Western Carolina University
Occupation: Actor
Early Life & Education
Drew Starkey, the son of Todd and Jodi, was born on November 4, 1993, in Hickory, North Carolina, USA. His father is a basketball coach at Kent State University, and his mother is employed at Startown Elementary School in North Carolina.
When Drew was young, his parents Todd and Jodi got divorced. However, Jodi later married Brian Hutto, while Todd, who is now a basketball coach at Kent State University in Ohio, has not remarried.
Drew grew up with his three siblings, Logan, Brooke, and Makayla. He received his education at St. Stephens High School and went on to earn a dual degree in English and Theatre Performance from Western Carolina University in 2016.
Career
Upon graduating from university, Drew Starkey decided to embark on a career in acting. He began by taking on various roles in short films, with his first opportunity coming in 2014 when he landed a part in the short film titled The Radical Notion of Gene Mutation.
This was just the beginning, as he went on to appear in several other short films including Lost Soles and Bounds in 2015, Up the Hill in 2016, and Love is the Longest Con in 2016.
In 2017, Drew made his first appearance on television in the show Mercy Street. From there, he went on to secure smaller roles in various TV programs like Shorts Fired, Ozark, Dead Silent, Valor, and Good Behaviour. As his acting experience expanded, Drew landed his first movie role in 2018’s American Animals.
However, it was his performance in Love, Simon (also released in 2018) that brought him widespread recognition. This led to even more opportunities for Drew, as he was offered roles in multiple films and TV shows.
In addition to movies and TV shows, Drew has successfully secured noteworthy acting roles. These include his role as Hawkins in the 2019 episode of Scream: The TV Series and his portrayal of Rafe in the Netflix show Outer Banks. He also starred as Junior Alba in the 2022 action-thriller Terminal List.
Drew and Josephine Langford, known for their roles in the After films, were also seen together in the Netflix romantic comedy The Other Zoey.
Dating Life
The Outer Banks actor was earlier rumored to be dating Claire Van der Linden. However, Drew Starkey and Odessa A’zion are almost always seen together. They attend red carpet events and other important gatherings as well as frequently featuring on each other’s social media accounts.
Net Worth
Drew Starkey, a talented actor hailing from the United States, has firmly established himself in the world of entertainment, accumulating an impressive fortune of $3 million by 2023. Since entering the limelight in 2014, Starkey has captivated viewers with his versatile acting skills.
