Reeve Carney Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft |
Weight | 78 kg |
Date of Birth | April 18, 1983 |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Eye Color |
Hazel |
Reeve Carney is an American actor, singer, songwriter, musician, theatre actor, and voice artist who is known for playing Young Ishmael Chambers in the legal drama film Snow Falling on Cedars, Tom Ford in the biographical crime drama film House of Gucci, Dorian Gray in the horror drama series Penny Dreadful, and Riff Raff in the musical comedy television film The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again. He has also been cast in other shows and movies like Dave’s World, Father of the Pride, The Saint of Fort Washington, The Tempest, Tempest, Spread, and Pom Poko.
Born Name
Reeve Jefferson Carney
Nick Name
Reeve
![Reeve Carney at The Rocky Horror Picture Show press line during Comic-Con International in July 2016](https://healthyceleb.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Reeve-Carney-The-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-press-line-Comic-Con-International-July-2016.jpg)
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
West Village, Manhattan, New York City, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Reeve went to the Art Student’s League in New York City.
He then got enrolled in the Academy of Music at Alexander Hamilton High School.
Reeve finally graduated with a major in studio jazz guitar from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music.
Occupation
Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Theatre Actor, Voice Artist
Family
- Father – John Carney (Songwriter for commercials)
- Mother – Marti Heil-Carney (Singer, Actor, Jewelry Designer)
- Siblings – Zane Carney (Brother) (Actor, Singer), Paris Carney (Sister) (Singer)
- Others – Art Carney (Great Uncle) (Actor), Greg Garbowsky (Brother-in-law) (Musician, Composer, Producer), John Matthew “Jack” Carney (Paternal Grandfather), Elizabeth Camile “Betty” Sullivan (Paterna Grandmother), David Edwin Heil (Maternal Grandfather), Teresa Ann “Terry” Newman (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Reeve has been represented by –
- Paradigm Talent Agency
- Innovative Artists, Talent Agency, Santa Monica, California, United States
Genre
Indie rock, blues rock, alternative
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Labels
Interscope Records
Net Worth
His net worth had been $4 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Reeve Carney has dated –
- Lisa Origliasso (2008-2011) – Reeve Carney started going out with an Australian musician and a member of the band, the Veronicas, Lisa Origliasso in 2008. He even flew to Queensland in December to celebrate her birthday at the Hilton Hotel, which she revealed was like her Christmas present. They broke in 2011 after dating for under three years.
- Jennifer Damiano (2011) – Reeve started dating actor Jennifer Damiano after having grown close while working on the Broadway show, Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark where they were cast opposite each other in leading roles.
- Ashley Greene (2011-2012) – Reeve started an affair with actor Ashley Greene in September 2011. Their relationship came to public knowledge in January 2012 after they were pictured smooching on a lunch date in West Hollywood. The affair ended some months later due to their conflicting work schedules.
- Lana Del Rey (2012) – Carney was reported to have grown close to the singer Lana Del Rey after having appeared in the music clip of Ride in 2012.
- Victoria Justice (2016-2019) – Reeve hooked up with actor and singer Victoria Justice after getting cozy while working in the TV film, Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s do the Time Warp Again! They debuted their relationship at the Just Jared holiday party in December 2016. They called it quits in the summer of 2019.
- Eva Noblezada (2019-Present) – In June 2019, reports came that he was dating actor Eva Noblezada.
![Reeve Carney and Victoria Justice at the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party in January 2017](https://healthyceleb.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Reeve-Carney-Victoria-Justice-73rd-Annual-Golden-Globe-Awards-Post-Party-January-2017.jpg)
Race / Ethnicity
White
Reeve Carney is of Irish descent on his father’s side and has German, Irish, and English roots on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Tall and lanky body
![Reeve Carney posing for New Tyler Shields photoshoot](https://healthyceleb.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Reeve-Carney-New-Tyler-Shields-photoshoot.jpg)
Brand Endorsements
Reeve Carney has done endorsement work for Givenik, an online seller of Broadway show tickets. Also, 5% of the total proceeds from the tickets are given to the buyer’s favorite charity.
Best Known For
Being cast in the role of Peter Parker / Spider-Man in the musical, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.
First Album
Reeve released his studio album Mr. Green Vol. 1 in 2010.
First Film
Reeve made his film debut in 1999 with the drama mystery film Snow Falling on Cedars as Young Ishmael Chambers. This performance won him the 1999 Young Artist Award for “Best Performance in a Feature Film”.
First TV Show
In 1994, he guest appeared in an episode of the comedy series Dave’s World as an extra.
Personal Trainer
Reeve attributes his improved fitness to the three-year stint in the theater musical, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. He revealed that bouncing off the wall while being attached to the harness worked his abs like crazy. Apart from enhancing his core strength, it also gave him a great cardiovascular workout, which in turn improved his stamina and endurance.
Also, in the past, he has undertaken boxing sessions. These boxing sessions improved his muscle tone as well as enhanced his upper body strength. He is also a big fan of heading out for long walks. While out walking, he tries to walk as fast as possible.
![Reeve Carney at the Penny Dreadful screening and Q&A with Reeve Carney in April 2015](https://healthyceleb.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Reeve-Carney-Penny-Dreadful-screening-QA-Reeve-Carney-April-2015.jpg)
Reeve Carney Facts
- He met his future band members Jon Epcar and Aiden Moore while studying at the Alexander Hamilton High School.
- He started to play guitar professionally at the age of 15. His first stint was to perform at the B.B King’s nightclub in Los Angeles.
- He played Orpheus in the production of Hadestown and this role got him nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for “Outstanding Actor in a Musical” as well as the Broadway.com Audience Awards for “Favorite Leading Actor in a Musical” and “Favorite Onstage Pair” (with Eva Noblezada).
- In 2021, he portrayed the character of fashion designer and filmmaker Tom Ford in the biographical crime drama film House of Gucci, based on the 2001 book The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden.