Nick Wechsler (actor)
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Born |
Samuel Nicholas Wechsler September 3, 1978 Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1996–present |
Nick Wechsler (born September 3, 1978) is an American actor best known for his role as Kyle Valenti in the WB teen drama series Roswell, and as Jack Porter on the ABC primetime soap opera Revenge.
Life and career
Wechsler was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. When he was 14, his elder brother died of cancer aged 24.[1] He moved to Hollywood immediately after graduating from high school.[2] He soon landed a small role as a purse-stealing punk in the television movie Full Circle. Shortly after, he was cast as Kevin "Trek" Sanders, a child prodigy conceived at a Star Trek convention, in the syndicated series Team Knight Rider.[2] He also appeared in Silk Stalkings, Lazarus Man, and the feature film The Perfect Game.
From 1999 to 2002 Wechsler starred as Kyle Valenti on the television series Roswell. After Roswell, he guest starred in number of television series, including Malcolm in the Middle, North Shore, Cold Case, Crossing Jordan, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Lie to Me, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Chase. In 2008, he appeared in the independent film Lie to Me, about a couple navigating the hazards of an open relationship. From 2007 to 2008 he appeared in three episodes of Without a Trace.[3]
In 2011, Wechsler won the series regular role on the ABC series Revenge, playing the role of Jack Porter.[4][5]
Filmography
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Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1996 | Full Circle | Mugger | |
1999 | Chicks, Man | Nick | |
2000 | Perfect Game | State Umpire | Direct-to-video |
2007 | Infamous | Andre | Direct-to-video |
2008 | Lie to Me | Luke | |
2010 | 3B | Carrey | Short film |
2010 | Switchback | Jonathan Weston |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Team Knight Rider | Kevin "Trek" Sanders | Series regular, 22 episodes |
1999–2002 | Roswell | Kyle Valenti | Series regular, 61 episodes Nominated – Teen Choice Awards for Choice Sidekick (2002) |
2003 | Malcolm in the Middle | Donnie | Season 04, Episode 18 (Reese's Party) |
2004 | Tru Calling | Marc Colvin | 1 episode |
2004 | North Shore | Justin Silver | 1 episode |
2005 | Cold Case | Manny | 1 episode |
2006 | Crossing Jordan | Hooper | 1 episode |
2006 | Vanished | Gabe Barnett | 2 episodes |
2007–08 | Without a Trace | Joe Guisti | 3 episodes |
2007 | Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Deputy Ridge | 1 episode |
2009 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Brad | 3 episodes |
2009 | Past Life | Brian | 1 episode |
2010 | Chase | Adam Rothschild | 1 episode |
2011–15 | Revenge | Jack Porter | Series regular, 89 episodes Nominated – Teen Choice Awards for Choice TV Actor: Drama (2013)[6] |
2015 | The Player | Nick | 1 episode |
References
- ↑ Jacqui Meddings (2015-05-14). "Revenge's Nick Wechsler's naked centrefold shoot for Cosmopolitan". Cosmopolitan UK. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
- 1 2 "Nick Wechsler Biography". TVGuide.com. 2012-11-28. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
- ↑ "Nick Wechsler Credits". TVGuide.com. 2012-11-28. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: 'Roswell' Actor Joins ABC's 'Revenge'". The Hollywood Reporter. 2011-03-04. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
- ↑ "ABC: Charlie's Angels on Thursdays, Once Upon a Time on Sundays Network's new schedule also includes a new comedy block on Tuesdays". Tv.ign.com. 2011-05-17. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- ↑ December 05, 2013 (2013-05-22). "Teen Choice Awards Nominate The Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars and More". TV Fanatic. Retrieved 2013-11-24.