Zach Roerig is one of Hollywood's most famous young actors. Due to the role of Matt in the series “The Vampire Diaries”, he is very popular not only in the United States, but also among viewers from all over the world.
Zach Roerig: biography and general data
Of course, the biographical information of the actor is of interest to many of his fans. Zach George Roerig was born February 22, 1985 in
Ohio, in the small town of Montpellier. His father was engaged in the manufacture of tombstones and monuments - this was a family affair in which the boy helped relatives from childhood.
In his school years, Zack was fond of sports - he was part of the main part of the school football team and was engaged in wrestling. As a high school student, he found an ad for admission to model courses, where he went. At sixteen, the guy already collaborated with agencies, studying acting at the same time.
Pretty soon, Zach's face could be seen on advertising posters. Parents always wanted that after school the guy stayed in the town and continued to develop a family business. But Roerig still decided to try the career of an actor, so after graduation he moved to New York.
The beginning of an acting career
In the big city, Zach quickly got used to it - his good looks and experience helped him sign a contract with Ford Models. Athletic physique and hours of training made him an ideal candidate for advertising sportswear and goods. From time to time, his face appeared in print. And once he even starred for a commercial for the University of St. Johns.
Zack debuted on television in 2004. He got a small role in one of the episodes of the popular series Law and Order. And although his character was not present on the screen for so long, this was enough to attract the eyes of connoisseurs of cinema.
The series "How the world rotates" and the recognition of the audience
In 2005, Zach Roerig got the role of Casey Hughes in one of the most popular soap operas in the United States, entitled How the World Turns. Interestingly, initially the actor was supposed to appear in only one episode.
But after the first shootings, the series was changed, the script was slightly rewritten - and Zack entered the main cast. Here he worked quite successfully for two years. Naturally, this role made him famous for American audiences. The series was a turning point in the career of a novice actor. He was noticed and began to be invited to other projects.
Filmography of Zach
In 2007, the actor reappeared on the screens in the soap opera. This time he got the role of Alex in the series "Guiding Light". True, here he can be seen only in one episode.
In 2008, the actor was offered a role in the crime comedy "The Murder of a School President." Zack successfully played Matt Mullen. Moreover, he managed to work on the same platform with Bruce Willis, who appeared before the audience in the form of an eccentric school principal. In the same year, Roerig got a small role as an American soldier in the film “Official Selection”.
In fact, 2008 was the defining actor in his career. After all, he not only starred in films, but also began work in the new popular series “Friday Night Lights”, where he got the role of Kasha. It is worth noting that the life story of people from the ordinary American town of Dillon has become incredibly popular, as well as its characters.
The series "The Vampire Diaries" and worldwide fame
Of course, in 2009, the actor was quite famous, but he did not yet have really outstanding roles. It was during this period that auditions began for the series The Vampire Diaries, and ultimately Zack Roerig also entered the cast. His filmography was replenished with the role of Matt Donovan. By the way, the actor is working on this project to this day.
It is worth noting that the first series of the series received mixed reviews and low ratings. But with each new episode, the popularity of the project grew - after some time it was already broadcast in different countries.
Zack appeared before the audience in the image of a simple schoolboy Matt, a former guy and friend of the main character. Problems in the family, a mother who loves drinking and men, a lack of money, and a sister who turned into a vampire - this is Matt's life, which, however, did not harden him. By the way, the character of Zach is almost the only one who after five seasons still remains an ordinary person, avoiding supernatural transformations.
Zach Roerig: personal life
It is immediately worth noting that the young actor is fond of various sports - he often visits the gym, likes to go hiking and snowboarding. As for relations with the opposite sex, for a long time he met with actress Alanna Turner. In 2011, a couple had a daughter, but soon the young people broke up.
And in 2013, Zach Roerig sued, because he wanted to become the official guardian of his daughter. At that time, the mother of the child was serving a sentence in prison, and it was not the first time she had problems with the law. That is why the actor decided to sue the rights to his daughter, which was fraught with some difficulties, since the young people met secretly and before the trial began, no one even knew that Zack had a daughter. The actor has already bought a house in Atlanta, where he is going to raise a daughter.
By the way, for some time the guy met with his partner on the series Candice Accola, who plays Caroline in the series. By the way, young people met not only in real life - they were a couple on the screens. But in 2012, the actors broke up.
It is worth noting that the actor quite often visits relatives on the farm and helps them. In an interview, he said that his dream is to restore the old father’s barn. As for his career, Zach plans to someday make his own film.