| Casey Cott Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 8, 1992 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Green |
Casey Cott is an American actor, performer, and singer who is best known for having been cast as Kevin Keller in the teen drama series, Riverdale. Cott has also been cast in other roles which include playing Lucas Hale in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Trevor Olsson in All the Little Things We Kill, Kevin Keller in Katy Keene, and Dino Moretti in Instinct.
Born Name
Casey Morton Cott
Nick Name
Casey
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Residence
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Casey Cott went to Chagrin Falls High School. Post that, he got enrolled at the Boston University.
He then decided to study acting and got transferred to the prestigious Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, from where he graduated in 2016.
Occupation
Actor, Performer, Singer
Family
- Father – Rick Cott (Investment manager and former fighter pilot in the Air Force)
- Mother – Lori Cott (née Morton)
- Siblings – Corey Cott (Older Brother) (Actor and Singer), Carly Cott (Younger Sister)
- Others – Richard Cott (Paternal Grandfather), Mary Spaine (Paternal Grandmother), Fred Morton (Maternal Grandfather), Virginia Cherry (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
He has been signed with –
- Paradigm Talent Agency, Talent and Literary Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States
- Authentic Talent and Literary Management, Talent Management Company, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genre
Musical Theater
Instruments
Vocals
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Casey Cott has dated –
- Stephanie Styles – He went out with actress, singer, and dancer Stephanie Styles in the past.
- Nichola Basara – Casey has been in a relationship with Nichola Basara and the duo announced their engagement on December 19, 2020, via Instagram.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Casey Cott is of English, Scottish, German, and Irish descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Prominent chin
- Broad smile
Best Known For
Being cast in the role of Kevin Keller, an openly gay high school student who is friends with Archie, Betty, and Veronica and is the son of Riverdale’s sheriff, in the teen mystery drama series, Riverdale
As a Singer
He has shown his singing skills at New Your City-based cabaret and restaurant, Feinstein’s/54 Below.
First TV Show
In February 2017, Casey made his first TV show appearance in the CW TV series, Riverdale.
Casey Cott Favorite Things
- Riverdale Season 1 Episodes – One and seven
- Riverdale Characters – Archie, Betty, and Mrs. Cooper
- Riverdale Character He Wants To Pay – Pop Tate
- TV Show He Wants To Work In – Game of Thrones
- New York City Restaurant – Jean Georges in Central Park West
- Color – Green
- Milkshake – Peanut Butter
- Movie – Catch Me if You Can (2002)
Source – Facebook
Casey Cott Facts
- He spent his childhood years growing up in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
- For his work in the TV series Riverdale, he was discovered by casting agents of the TV show at the acting showcase for Carnegie Mellon School of Drama.
- Casey had originally auditioned for the role of Archie Andrews and Jughead Jones in the TV series, which is an adaptation of popular Archie comics.
- The Riverdale producers weren’t sure of his character’s scope and had listed him down for a guest appearance. However, they ended up including him in all episodes of the first season itself and made him regular by the second season.
- Casey got into acting due to his mother. She had offered him an incentive of $50 to appear in a school musical.
- He holds the distinction of playing the first live-action actor of the Archie comics’ universe.
- He has also appeared in the music videos for songs like Why by Sabrina Carpenter and Shoes by Mina Tobias.
