| Occupation Actor Children 1 Role Actor Siblings Emily Roerig | Years active 2004–present Name Zach Roerig Height 1.8 m | |
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| Full Name Zachary George Roerig Born February 22, 1985 (age 30) (1985-02-22) Montpelier, Ohio, U.S. Parents Andrea Roerig, Daniel Roerig Movies and TV shows The Vampire Diaries, As the World Turns, Field of Lost Shoes, Tie a Yellow Ribbon Similar People Michael Trevino, Steven R McQueen, Matthew Davis, Candice Accola, Joseph Morgan Profiles | ||
Girls Zach Roerig Dated - (Vampire Diaries)
Zachary George "Zach" Roerig /roːrɪɡ/ (born February 22, 1985) is an American actor who is known for his roles as Casey Hughes on As the World Turns, Hunter Atwood on One Life to Live, and Matt Donovan on The Vampire Diaries.
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Early life
Roerig was born in Montpelier, Ohio, to Andrea and Dan Roerig. He also has a younger sister named Emily who was born in 1989. Roerig attended the Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Cleveland and went on to participate in the International Model and Talent Association where he signed with his late talent manager. He graduated Montpelier High School where he was both a football player and a wrestler. While he was growing up, Roerig worked for his father and grandfather at Fackler Monuments making gravestones.
Career
Roerig played the role of Casey Hughes on As the World Turns from January 18, 2005 to May 2, 2007. Casey was the son of legacy couple Tom and Margo Hughes, and during his time, Casey was part of a popular couple with Alexandra Chando. After his departure, Roerig accepted a role on the soap One Life to Live, as Hunter Atwood. He departed again later that year. Roerig then made a few appearances on Friday Night Lights as Cash the cowboy. Most recently, he portrays Matt Donovan in The Vampire Diaries.
Personal life
Roerig has a daughter who was born in January 2011. In June 2013, Roerig filed legal papers in Georgia, seeking full custody of his daughter after her mother, Roerig's ex-girlfriend, Alanna Turner, was incarcerated in a federal prison.