Drew Roy

Andrew “Drew” Roy was born on May 16, 1986, in Clanton, Alabama, USA. His acting career began with appearances in films such as “Curse of Pirate Death” and “Blink.” He made his television debut on “Greek” as an omega chi pledge, followed by significant roles as Griffin in “iCarly” (2009-2010), Jesse, Miley’s love interest, in “Hannah Montana” (2009-2011) over five episodes, and Travis Benjamin in “Lincoln Heights.” In 2010, Roy expanded his filmography with roles in “One Wish” and “Costa Rican Summer,” where he played Doobie. A notable film role in 2010 was Seth Hancock in “Secretariat,” a biographical sports drama. His early career demonstrated a consistent progression in securing diverse roles across different genres.

Roy achieved a lead role as Hal Mason in the television series “Falling Skies” from 2011 to 2015, appearing in 52 episodes throughout the show’s run. This role significantly raised his profile in the science fiction genre. Concurrently, he continued to take on various projects, including the short films “Running Up That Hill” (2013) and “Dissonance” (2014). In 2016, he starred as Miles West in the thriller film “Sugar Mountain.” Transitioning to more episodic television work, Roy guest-starred as Joel in an episode of “Timeless” (2017) and had a recurring role as Christos in “The Last Ship” (2017) for three episodes. He also played Mr. Carpenter in the unsold pilot “When the Streetlights Go On” (2017) and Carter in the Lifetime TV movie “Blood, Sweat, and Lies” (2018). In 2019, he took on a supporting role as Ron Goldman in “The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson.” His return to “iCarly” as a guest star in 2021 further highlights his enduring presence in the entertainment industry.

Drew Roy has built a career marked by consistent acting work across various platforms, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to his craft. He married Renee Gardner in 2015, and they have one child. His methodical career development from minor roles to lead capacities in popular television series and feature films illustrates his reliability and appeal within the entertainment landscape. His work has spanned family-friendly shows to dramatic thrillers, showcasing his range.