Boardwalk Empire star Chase Coleman is an American actor, director and musician who won a Screen Actor’s Guild Award for his role in the popular show.

While Coleman was still studying at college, he was scouted by a talent agency who signed him to their books and began to land him roles. He competed in the Mike Beaty Model and Talent Expo, and from there his career took off. His first role was in daytime soap opera One Life to Live, which led to more acting and modelling work as well as honing his craft with masterclasses and workshops. Coleman is best known for his role in the first season of crime drama Boardwalk Empire, with the young actor becoming one of the break out stars from the show. The part led to him appearing in shows such as Gossip Girl, Kings, The Good Wife and films including Grill Check, One Night Stand and Warehouse Rumble. Coleman’s work in television and film has been recognised with several awards and nominations, including a Screen Actor’s Guild Award for Boardwalk Empire, and an Indie Soap Award nomination for his part in In Between Men.

As well as appearing in numerous shows and films, Coleman is also the founder of Bloodstone Productions, and was cast in The Vampire Diaries spin off The Originals. He has recently finished filming for three films, including Family Dinner, A Night at the Studio and Misfit. Coleman is a mainstay in the world of film and television, and is making a name for himself as a director and writer.