Years active 1995–present Nationality American Height 1.85 m | Role Actor Name DJ Qualls Books Comic Book Villains | |
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Full Name Donald Joseph Qualls Occupation Actor, film producer, model Parents Connie Qualls, Debbie Qualls Movies and TV shows Similar People Kellita Smith, Anastasia Baranova, Tom Everett Scott, Luke Kleintank, Michael Welch Profiles | ||
DJ Qualls Interview on Conan 2005
Donald Joseph "DJ" Qualls (born June 10, 1978) is an American actor, producer, and fashion model. He is best known for his work in films including Road Trip, The New Guy, Hustle & Flow, and The Core and for several appearances on television series such as Breaking Bad, Supernatural, Scrubs, Lost, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and The Big Bang Theory. He most recently co-starred in the FX comedy series Legit, and is currently co-starring in the Syfy horror series Z Nation, which premiered on September 12, 2014. In addition he is in the cast of the Amazon Studios show The Man in the High Castle.
Contents
- DJ Qualls Interview on Conan 2005
- DJ Qualls Jokes About How He Knew He Was Famous
- Early life
- Career
- Filmography
- References
DJ Qualls Jokes About How He Knew He Was Famous
Early life
Qualls was born in Nashville, Tennessee, one of five children of Debbie and Donnie Qualls. He was raised in Manchester, Tennessee and attended school nearby. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 14; after two years of treatment, his cancer was said to be in remission. According to Qualls the chemotherapy he received at an early age sped up his metabolism and impacted his system at a time of growth, "It stopped my development," which explains his slender frame. After graduating from Coffee County Central High School, where he was an active member in the Red Raider Band, Qualls attended King's College, London, where he studied English language and English literature. He returned to Tennessee and enrolled in Belmont University in Nashville, where he also began acting in a local theater company.
Career
Qualls was an extra in the 1994 HBO film Against the Wall. He landed the small role of Jason in the miniseries Mama Flora's Family (1998) while participating in community theater. After auditioning for a one-liner in Road Trip (2000), he was asked to come from the Atlanta office to meet producer Ivan Reitman in California. He debuted in Road Trip as shy virgin Kyle Edwards. After this, he worked as a model for Prada and photographers such as David LaChapelle and Steve Klein. In Cherry Falls (2000), he played Wally, another virgin. In 2001, he played Neil Lawrence in Chasing Holden.Qualls also appeared as a Y2K prophet opposite of Rami Malek in the sci-fi mystery thriller Buster's Mal Heart (2017).
In 2002, Qualls played Archie in the film Comic Book Villains, Andrew in the film Big Trouble, Junior in the film Lone Star State of Mind, Dizzy Gillespie Harrison in the film The New Guy, and Rat in the sci-fi film The Core. He starred in the comedy Delta Farce. In 2005, he appeared as Shelby in the film Hustle & Flow. His television work includes eccentric hunter Garth Fitzgerald IV on Supernatural and appearances on Monk, Scrubs, Criminal Minds, Lost, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, CSI, Numb3rs, My Name Is Earl, Breaking Bad, The Big Bang Theory, and Memphis Beat.
Qualls appeared in a cameo in Britney Spears' music video "Boys" (2001) and was also in the "I'm Just a Kid" music video by Simple Plan (2002). He stars in the Paramount Pictures web series Circle of Eight. He most recently co-starred as Billy Nugent, a 33-year-old man with muscular dystrophy, on the television series Legit.
Filmography
Actor
-
Evilou (filming) as
Lou / Uli
2022
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (TV Series) as
Jenkins Brown
- Dreams in the Witch House (2022) - Jenkins Brown
2022
Turning Point as
Casper
2022
Bring on the Dancing Horses (TV Series)
2020
Buzz Off (Short) as
Freddie
2011
Supernatural (TV Series) as
Garth Fitzgerald IV
- The Heroes' Journey (2020) - Garth Fitzgerald IV
- The Spear (2018) - Garth Fitzgerald IV
- Sharp Teeth (2014) - Garth Fitzgerald IV
- Southern Comfort (2012) - Garth Fitzgerald IV
- Party On, Garth (2012) - Garth Fitzgerald IV
- Season Seven, Time for a Wedding! (2011) - Garth Fitzgerald IV
2019
Creepshow (TV Series) as
Clark Wilson (segment "The Finger")
- Bad Wolf Down/The Finger (2019) - Clark Wilson (segment "The Finger")
2014
Z Nation (TV Series) as
Citizen Z / Simon
- The End of Everything (2018) - Citizen Z
- At All Cost (2018) - Citizen Z
- Hackerville (2018) - Citizen Z
- Killing All the Books (2018) - Citizen Z
- Pacifica (2018) - Citizen Z
- Escape from Altura (2018) - Citizen Z
- A New Life (2018) - Citizen Z
- Return to Mercy Labs (2017) - Citizen Z
- We Interrupt This Program (2017) - Citizen Z
- The Siege of Murphytown (2016) - Citizen Z / Simon
- Doc's Angels (2016) - Simon / Citizen Z
- Heart of Darkness (2016) - Citizen Z
- Welcome to Murphytown (2016) - Citizen Z
- Murphy's Miracle (2016) - Citizen Z / Simon
- A New Mission (2016) - Citizen Z / Simon
- All Good Things Must Come to an End (2015) - Citizen Z
- Day One (2015) - Citizen Z
- We Were Nowhere Near the Grand Canyon (2015) - Citizen Z
- Batch 47 (2015) - Citizen Z
- White Light (2015) - Citizen Z
- The Murphy (2015) - Citizen Z
- Doctor of the Dead (2014) - Citizen Z
- Murphy's Law (2014) - Citizen Z
- Sisters of Mercy (2014) - Citizen Z
- Going Nuclear (2014) - Citizen Z
- Zunami (2014) - Citizen Z
- Welcome to the Fu-Bar (2014) - Citizen Z
- Resurrection Z (2014) - Citizen Z
- Home Sweet Zombie (2014) - Citizen Z
- Full Metal Zombie (2014) - Citizen Z
- Philly Feast (2014) - Citizen Z
- Fracking Zombies (2014) - Citizen Z
- Puppies and Kittens (2014) - Citizen Z
2015
The Man in the High Castle (TV Series) as
Ed McCarthy
- Jahr Null (2018) - Ed McCarthy
- Baku (2018) - Ed McCarthy
- Kasumi (Through the Mists) (2018) - Ed McCarthy
- Excess Animus (2018) - Ed McCarthy
- The New Colossus (2018) - Ed McCarthy
- History Ends (2018) - Ed McCarthy
- Sabra (2018) - Ed McCarthy
- Sensô Kôi (2018) - Ed McCarthy
- Imagine Manchuria (2018) - Ed McCarthy
- Now More Than Ever, We Care About You (2018) - Ed McCarthy (credit only)
- Detonation (2016) - Ed McCarthy
- Loose Lips (2016) - Ed McCarthy
- Fallout (2016) - Ed McCarthy (credit only)
- Land O' Smiles (2016) - Ed McCarthy
- Kintsugi (2016) - Ed McCarthy (credit only)
- Duck and Cover (2016) - Ed McCarthy
- Escalation (2016) - Ed McCarthy
- Travelers (2016) - Ed McCarthy
- The Road Less Traveled (2016) - Ed McCarthy
- The Tiger's Cave (2016) - Ed McCarthy
- A Way Out (2015) - Ed McCarthy
- Kindness (2015) - Ed McCarthy
- End of the World (2015) - Ed McCarthy
- Three Monkeys (2015) - Ed McCarthy
- The New Normal (2015) - Ed McCarthy
- Revelations (2015) - Ed McCarthy
- The Illustrated Woman (2015) - Ed McCarthy
- Truth (2015) - Ed McCarthy
- Sunrise (2015) - Ed McCarthy
- The New World (2015) - Ed McCarthy
2018
Bigger as
Michael Steere
2018
Fifty Minutes (Short) as
Mr. Potter
2017
Silence Please! (Short) as
Douglas
2017
Fargo (TV Series) as
Golem
- Who Rules the Land of Denial? (2017) - Golem
- The Law of Inevitability (2017) - Golem
2016
Buster's Mal Heart as
The Last Free Man
2016
Time Traveling Bong (TV Mini Series) as
Future Man
- Chapter 3: The End-? (2016) - Future Man
- Chapter 1: The Beginning (2016) - Future Man
2013
Perception (TV Series) as
Agent Rudy Fleckner
- Romeo (2015) - Agent Rudy Fleckner
- Obsession (2014) - Agent Rudy Fleckner
- Cobra (2014) - Agent Rudy Fleckner
- Defective (2013) - Agent Rudy Fleckner
- Caleidoscope (2013) - Agent Rudy Fleckner
2015
November Rule as
Kareem
2015
Family Guy (TV Series) as
Centipede
- Our Idiot Brian (2015) - Centipede (voice, as D.J. Qualls)
2014
American Dad! (TV Series) as
Martin / Fast-talking Kid
- Scents and Sensei-bility (2014) - Martin / Fast-talking Kid (voice)
2013
Legit (TV Series) as
Billy Nugent
- Honesty (2014) - Billy Nugent
- Sober (2014) - Billy Nugent
- Intervention (2014) - Billy Nugent
- Weekend (2014) - Billy Nugent
- Licked (2014) - Billy Nugent
- Homeless (2014) - Billy Nugent
- Afghanistan (2014) - Billy Nugent
- Rub 'N' Slide (2014) - Billy Nugent
- Checkmate (2014) - Billy Nugent
- Reunion (2014) - Billy Nugent
- Racist (2014) - Billy Nugent
- Death (2014) - Billy Nugent
- Loveline (2014) - Billy Nugent
- Fatherhood (2013) - Billy Nugent
- Misunderstood (2013) - Billy Nugent
- Hat Hair (2013) - Billy Nugent
- Cuckoo's Nest (2013) - Billy Nugent
- Bag Lady (2013) - Billy Nugent
- Hoarders (2013) - Billy Nugent
- Health (2013) - Billy Nugent
- Family (2013) - Billy Nugent
- Justice (2013) - Billy Nugent
- Anger (2013) - Billy Nugent
- Love (2013) - Billy Nugent
- Dreams (2013) - Billy Nugent
- Pilot (2013) - Billy Nugent
2013
Hawaii Five-0 (TV Series) as
Marshall Demps
- Kupouli 'la (2013) - Marshall Demps
2013
Pawn Shop Chronicles as
JJ
2012
Small Apartments as
Artie
2010
Memphis Beat (TV Series) as
Davey Sutton
- The Feud (2011) - Davey Sutton
- Ten Little Memphians (2011) - Davey Sutton
- Identity Crisis (2011) - Davey Sutton
- Body of Evidence (2011) - Davey Sutton
- Troubled Water (2011) - Davey Sutton
- The Things We Carry (2011) - Davey Sutton
- Flesh and Blood (2011) - Davey Sutton
- Lost (2011) - Davey Sutton
- Inside Man (2011) - Davey Sutton
- At the River (2011) - Davey Sutton
- I Want to Be Free (2010) - Davey Sutton
- Don't Be So Cruel (2010) - Davey Sutton
- I Shall Not Be Moved (2010) - Davey Sutton
- Suspicious Minds (2010) - Davey Sutton
- Run On (2010) - Davey Sutton
- One Night of Sin (2010) - Davey Sutton
- Polk Salad Annie (2010) - Davey Sutton
- Love Her Tender (2010) - Davey Sutton
- Baby, Let's Play House (2010) - Davey Sutton
- It's All Right, Mama (2010) - Davey Sutton
2011
Running Mates as
Graham 'One-Ball' Jones
2010
Amigo as
Zeke
2009
Circle of Eight as
Randall
2009
Last Day of Summer as
Joe
2009
All About Steve as
Howard
2009
Road Trip: Beer Pong (Video) as
Kyle
2009
Breaking Bad (TV Series) as
Getz
- Better Call Saul (2009) - Getz
2008
Good Behavior (TV Movie) as
Donnie Stryker
2008
The Company Man (Short) as
Guy
2008
Familiar Strangers as
Kenny Worthington
2008
The Big Bang Theory (TV Series) as
Toby Loobenfeld
- The Loobenfeld Decay (2008) - Toby Loobenfeld (as D.J. Qualls)
2007
My Name Is Earl (TV Series) as
Ray-Ray
- Midnight Bun (2007) - Ray-Ray
- Randy in Charge: Of Our Days and Our Nights (2007) - Ray-Ray
- B.L.O.W. (2007) - Ray-Ray
2007
Numb3rs (TV Series) as
Anthony Braxton
- Primacy (2007) - Anthony Braxton
2007
Delta Farce as
Everett
2006
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) as
Henry Briney
- Post Mortem (2006) - Henry Briney
2006
I'm Reed Fish as
Andrew
2006
Monk (TV Series) as
Rufus - Computer Geek
- Mr. Monk and the Big Reward (2006) - Rufus - Computer Geek
2005
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Series) as
Robbie Boatman
- Scared Crazy (2005) - Robbie Boatman
2005
Lost (TV Series) as
Johnny
- Everybody Hates Hugo (2005) - Johnny
2005
Criminal Minds (TV Series) as
Richard Slessman
- Extreme Aggressor (2005) - Richard Slessman
2005
Little Athens as
Corey
2005
Hustle & Flow as
Shelby (as D.J. Qualls)
2003
The Core as
Rat
2003
Chasing Holden as
Neil Lawrence
2002
Comic Book Villains (Video) as
Archie
2002
Britney Spears Feat. Pharrell Williams: Boys (Music Video) as
DJ Qualls
2002
Simple Plan: I'm Just a Kid (Music Video) as
Dizzy (uncredited)
2002
The New Guy as
Dizzy
2002
Lone Star State of Mind as
Junior
2002
Big Trouble as
Andrew
2002
Scrubs (TV Series) as
Josh
- My Student (2002) - Josh
2000
Road Trip: Deleted Scenes (Video short) as
Kyle
2000
Cherry Falls as
Wally (as D.J. Qualls)
2000
Eels: Mr. E's Beautiful Blues (Music Video) as
Kyle Edwards (uncredited)
2000
Road Trip as
Kyle
1998
Mama Flora's Family (TV Mini Series) as
Jason
- Episode #1.2 (1998) - Jason
- Episode #1.1 (1998) - Jason
Producer
-
Evilou (executive producer) (filming)
2009
Last Day of Summer (executive producer)
2002
Comic Book Villains (Video) (co-producer)
Soundtrack
2000
Road Trip (performer: "I Wanna Rock")
Thanks
2007
All the Way to... LA? (Video short) (special thanks)
2007
Hacienda Confidential (Video short) (special thanks)
Self
2018
The Jim Jefferies Show (TV Series) as
Crisis Actor
- Jim Attends The March For Our Lives (2018) - Crisis Actor
2016
Hollywood Medium (TV Series) as
Self
- DJ Qualls/Boy George/Rob Dyrdek/Charisma Carpenter (2016) - Self
2015
The Hypothetical Star Wars Holiday Special (Video short) as
Self
2014
Celebrity Name Game (TV Series) as
Self - Celebrity Player
- DJ Qualls & Margaret Cho #4 (2015) - Self - Celebrity Player
- DJ Qualls & Margaret Cho #3 (2015) - Self - Celebrity Player
- DJ Qualls & Margaret Cho #2 (2015) - Self - Celebrity Player
- DJ Qualls & Margaret Cho #1 (2014) - Self - Celebrity Player
2009
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Rashida Jones/DJ Qualls (2014) - Self - Guest
- Uma Thurman/D.J. Qualls (2014) - Self - Guest
- The Craig Ferguson Super Bowl Special (2013) - Self - Guest
- DJ Qualls/Nikki Reed (2012) - Self - Guest
2014
2014 Young Hollywood Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2014
The Queen Latifah Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- "Unforgettable's" Poppy Montgomery and Actor DJ Qualls. Plus, Food Network's Chef Big Daddy's Summer Grilling Recipes! (2014) - Self - Guest
2011
Conan (TV Series) as
Self - Guest / Self - 'Jersey Shore' Auditioner
- Michelle Dockery/DJ Qualls/Schoolboy Q (2014) - Self - Guest
- The Long Awaited Revenge of Zippy Smiles (2013) - Self - Guest
- The Decline of Dee Klein (2011) - Self - 'Jersey Shore' Auditioner
- Are You There, God? It's Me - Your Loanshark (2011) - Self - Guest
2011
Eye on Entertainment (TV Series) as
Self
- 2011 Shockfest Film Festival for MoreHorror.com (2011) - Self
2011
The Daily Habit (TV Series) as
Self
- DJ Qualls/Courtney Hansen (2011) - Self
2010
Glenn Martin DDS (TV Series) as
Self
- Volunteers (2010) - Self (voice)
2009
All About 'All About Steve' (Video short) as
Self
2009
Hollywood Dish with Mena Micheletti (Video short) as
Self
2009
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Nigel Marven/DJ Qualls/Colbie Caillat (2009) - Self - Guest
2007
All the Way to... LA? (Video short) as
Self
2007
Hacienda Confidential (Video short) as
Self
2007
The Men of Delta Farce Salute the Troops (Short) as
Self
2002
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Zack Braff/DJ Qualls/Jimmy Carr (2007) - Self - Guest
- Lisa Kudrow/DJ Qualls/Loudon Wainwright III (2005) - Self - Guest
- DJ Qualls/Jesse James (2003) - Self - Guest
- Larry King/DJ Qualls (2002) - Self - Guest
2005
Punk'd (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #6.7 (2005) - Self
2005
Young Hollywood Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2002
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #13.121 (2005) - Self - Guest
- Episode #10.63 (2002) - Self - Guest
2004
Britney Spears: Greatest Hits - My Prerogative (Video) as
Self (segment "Boys")
2003
To the Core and Back (Video documentary short) as
Self / Rat (as D.J. Qualls)
2003
Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 4 April 2003 (2003) - Self
Archive Footage
2020
Supernatural: The Long Road Home (TV Special) as
Garth Fitzgerald IV
2020
Supernatural (TV Series) as
Garth Fitzgerald IV
- Inherit the Earth (2020) - Garth Fitzgerald IV (uncredited)
2012
Vanilla Ice Archive (Documentary)
References
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