Holroyd was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. In 1993 he graduated from AC Flora High School. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1998, receiving a B.A. in Mass Communications and Journalism.
In September 1999, he moved to New York City to study at the School for Film and Television in Manhattan.
Career
Holroyd received a small role in the film The Program (for which he was uncredited) and made a guest appearance on the television show Matlock, playing a teenager (both in 1993).
On July 10, 2001, he was cast in the role of Paul Ryan in the CBS daytime soap opera As the World Turns; he was the fifth actor to play the role of Paul Ryan. On May 13, 2003, he made his last appearance on ATWT. He left the show to pursue other acting opportunities and was replaced by soap opera actor Roger Howarth.
He relocated to Los Angeles in 2004 and has made guest appearances on numerous television shows, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, That '70s Show, In Justice, Without a Trace, and Ghost Whisperer. He was also featured in the second season of Dirty Sexy Money as Patrick Darling's brother-in-law Chase Alexander. In 2009 he played Quinn's husband David Fletcher on the seventh season of One Tree Hill, and in 2010, villain spy Justin Sullivan on the third season of Chuck.
Personal life
Holroyd began dating his childhood friend, actress Allison Munn, in 2004. They became engaged in December 2006 in Paris and married on November 17, 2007 at the French Huguenot Church in Charleston, South Carolina. They reside in Los Angeles with their pet terrier, Buster Keaton. In November 2011, Munn announced via her Twitter account, that she and Holroyd welcomed their son Nathan Powell Holroyd.
Filmography
Actor
2021
MacGyver (TV Series) as
Kevin
- C8H7CIO + Nano-Trackers + Resistance + Maldives + Mind Games (2021) - Kevin
2009
One Tree Hill (TV Series) as
David Fletcher
- A Rush of Blood to the Head (2012) - David Fletcher
- Family Affair (2010) - David Fletcher
- Weeks Go by Like Days (2010) - David Fletcher
- I and Love and You (2009) - David Fletcher
- Your Cheatin' Heart (2009) - David Fletcher
- Believe Me, I'm Lying (2009) - David Fletcher
- Hold My Hand as I'm Lowered (2009) - David Fletcher
2011
State of Georgia (TV Series) as
Patrick
- There's a Place for Us (2011) - Patrick
2011
Fairly Legal (TV Series) as
Pete Marshall
- Bridges (2011) - Pete Marshall
2010
The Glades (TV Series) as
Hal Hasker
- Booty (2010) - Hal Hasker
2010
Chuck (TV Series) as
Justin Sullivan
- Chuck Versus the Subway (2010) - Justin Sullivan
- Chuck Versus the Ring: Part II (2010) - Justin Sullivan
- Chuck Versus the Living Dead (2010) - Justin Sullivan
- Chuck Versus the Tooth (2010) - Justin Sullivan
- Chuck Versus the Role Models (2010) - Justin Sullivan
2009
Psych (TV Series) as
Charles Phillips
- He Dead (2009) - Charles Phillips
2009
Easy Money (TV Series) as
Doug Johnson
- Extra Mayo (2009) - Doug Johnson
2009
Timer as
Brian
2009
Medium (TV Series) as
Michael Gilpin
- Then- and Again (2009) - Michael Gilpin
2008
Dirty Sexy Money (TV Series) as
Chase Alexander
- The Organ Donor (2008) - Chase Alexander
- The Plan (2008) - Chase Alexander
- The Silence (2008) - Chase Alexander
2008
Overkill (TV Series) as
Detective
- Dead Man Walking (2008) - Detective
2008
NCIS (TV Series) as
P.O. Kevin Massey
- Recoil (2008) - P.O. Kevin Massey
2008
3Way (TV Series) as
Grant L'Entrance
- Friday Night Dykes (2008) - Grant L'Entrance
2008
Scrubs (TV Series) as
John
- My Manhood (2008) - John
2007
CSI: Miami (TV Series) as
Andy Kelso
- A Grizzly Murder (2007) - Andy Kelso
2007
Cold Case (TV Series) as
Tad Williams
- Blackout (2007) - Tad Williams
2006
Alpha Mom (TV Movie) as
Mark Englar
2006
Ghost Whisperer (TV Series) as
Todd Kern
- A Vicious Cycle (2006) - Todd Kern
2006
Without a Trace (TV Series) as
Andy Reynolds
- Odds or Evens (2006) - Andy Reynolds
2006
In Justice (TV Series) as
Wade
- Golden Boy (2006) - Wade
2005
Queen B (TV Movie) as
Josh Wexler
2005
That '70s Show (TV Series) as
Mark
- Somebody to Love (2005) - Mark
2001
As the World Turns (TV Series) as
Paul Ryan
2003
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) as
Dean
- Futility (2003) - Dean
1993
Matlock (TV Series) as
Teenage Boy
- The Diner (1993) - Teenage Boy
1993
The Program (uncredited)
Miscellaneous
2021
Introducing, Selma Blair (Documentary) (SVP of Development: LD Entertainment)
2021
The Cursed (SVP of Development: LD Entertainment)
2021
The Ultimate Playlist of Noise (SVP of Development: LD Entertainment)
2020
The Binge (SVP of Development: LD Entertainment)
2020
Looks That Kill (SVP of Development: LD Entertainment)
2020
Holly Slept Over (SVP of Development: LD Entertainment)
2019
Judy (SVP of Development: LD Entertainment)
2019
Big Time Adolescence (VP of Development LD Entertainment)
2018
Banana Split (VP of Development: LD Entertainment)
2018
Ben Is Back (VP of development: LD Entertainment - uncredited)
2018
Teen Spirit (SVP Of Development: LD Entertainment)
2018
The Biggest Little Farm (Documentary) (VP of Development: LD Entertainment)
2018
I Can Only Imagine (vice president of development: LD Entertainment)
2018
Fast Color (SVP of Development: LD Entertainment)
2018
Forever My Girl (VP of Development: LD Entertainment)
2017
The Devil and Father Amorth (Documentary) (VP of development: LD Entertainment)
2017
The Zookeeper's Wife (VP Of Development: LD Entertainment)
2016
Jackie (VP of Development: LD Entertainment)
2016
Anthropoid (VP of Development: LD Entertainment)
2013
In Secret (VP of Development LD Entertainment)
Producer
2020
The Sleepover (executive producer)
2020
Words on Bathroom Walls (executive producer)
2019
Jacob's Ladder (executive producer)
2018
Dog Days (executive producer)
2018
The Miracle Season (producer)
2017
Megan Leavey (executive producer)
2016
Risen (executive producer)
2014
The Devil's Hand (executive producer)
Thanks
2016
Bromance (special thanks)
2012
Disconnect (special thanks)
2011
The Grey (special thanks)
Self
2003
SoapTalk (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 27 October 2003 (2003) - Self
- Episode dated 19 May 2003 (2003) - Self
2003
18th Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2002
Soap Center (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 28 October 2002 (2002) - Self
2002
The 29th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (TV Special) as