Nick Wechsler

Nick Wechsler was born Samuel Nicholas Wechsler on September 3, 1978, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His early life in Albuquerque included performing in various theatrical productions at the local Performing Arts Center. After graduating from high school, Wechsler moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Shortly after his arrival, he secured a role as a purse-stealing punk in the television movie “Full Circle.” His career progression continued when he was cast as Kevin “Trek” Sanders, a child prodigy, in the syndicated series “Team Knight Rider.”

From 1999 to 2002, Wechsler gained recognition for his role as Kyle Valenti in The WB teen drama series “Roswell,” a role for which he was later nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Sidekick in 2002. Following “Roswell,” he appeared in a variety of television series, including recurring roles in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “Without a Trace,” and “Vanished,” alongside guest appearances in shows like “Malcolm in the Middle,” “Cold Case,” and “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.” He also contributed to film projects such as the independent film “Fling” and the direct-to-video movie “Perfect Game.”

A significant turning point in Wechsler’s career came in 2011 with his casting as Jack Porter in the ABC drama series “Revenge.” This role made him a fan favorite and earned him a nomination for a Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Drama in 2013. After “Revenge” concluded in 2015, Wechsler continued his television work with roles in “The Player” (2015), a recurring role as Kenny Rixton in “Chicago P.D.” (2017), and as Matthew Blaisdel in “Dynasty” (2017–2018). More recently, he has appeared as Ryan Sharp in “This Is Us” (2019) and as Blue Hawk in “The Boys” (2022). He is also slated for upcoming roles in “Primitive War” (2025) and “The Hunting Party” (2025).