Casey Cott

Biography

Casey Cott is an American Actor, Singer. He is known for playing- Kevin Keller in Riverdale(2017-20), Nick Shepherd in The Mascot(2020), Trevor Olsson in All the Little Things We Kill(2019) among others.

Casey Morton Cott was born on 8th August 1992 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio to Rick Cott (Father) a retired Air force employee and his wife Lori Morton Cott(mother). He grew up in Spring Arbor, Michigan. He has two siblings:

1. Corey Cott (Older brother) (born March 30, 1990)
2. Carly cott (younger sister)

Corey is an actor himself. He has been active on broadway. He is also known for the musical "Newsies" and for starring in "Gigi"

Carly works as a Motion Picture Rights assistant at CAA.

Rick is the center of the family, his humor, wits and example keeps the family excited and motivated. He was a A-10 fighter jet pilot. Rick lives in Bonita Springs, Florida with wife Lori Cott

Image: Casey Cott's family at his graduation

Education

• Chagrin Falls High School: He graduated from the Chagrin Falls High School- a public high school located in Chagrin Falls, Ohio
• Boston University: Casey chose Boston University for his graduation in BFA, however transferred out after couple of years.
• Carnegie Mellon School of Drama: Casey transferred to Carnegie Mellon School (oldest Drama degree program in the USA) from Boston University seeking a degree in acting, he completed his degree in 2016

Girlfriend - Dating

Casey Cott & Stephanie Styles

Casey & actress/ singer Stephanie Styles (of Bombshell, Booksmart, "Bonding" fame) are beleived to be dating since 2015.

Image: Casey Cott with girlfriend Stephanie Styles

Interesting Facts

• Pittsburgh university theater: He frequently appeared in the productions of the University while he studied in the Pittsburgh
• Riverdale: Casey originally auditioned for other roles- Archie Andrews & Jughead Jones, but finally was given Kevin Keller's role in Riverdale.
• He got into acting because of his mother , she had offered him $50 to appear in a school musical
• Gay character: His character Kevin Keller in Riverdale is openly gay, and the first Archie comic character to be gay.
• Casey appeared in the Sabrina Carpenter music video 'Why'(2017).
• His father is an Air Force A-10 fighter jet pilot. He has won medals for his service. After the retirement he works as a financial advisor.
• His mother works for a real estate management company. The family lives in Florida.
• He graduated from Carnegie Mellon School of Drama just like his elder brother Corey Cott.
• He played in the lead role of Moses in The Prince of Egypt play.
• He appeared in the role of Lucas Hall in the episode 'Conversation' in the TV series 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'.
• CMCs: All the Cott children have CMC in their name, first name with C, middle with M and last name Cott. Carly Megan Cott, Corey Michael Cott, Casey Morton Cott.
• He was a judge at the 2017 Education Awards along with Peter Cooke.
• he played multiple roles in- Parade.
• Corey Cott: Casey's older brother Corey sometimes visits theaters to see his younger brother perform.
• He was not into Archie Comics as a kid, but both his parents and grandparents were.
• He liked the movie Baby Driver.
• The characters he most likes from Riverdale- Archie, Betty.
• He likes fantasy football league.
• He has Spring allergies.
• He likes his brother's dog Theo.
• There were gossips that he is gay, most of it stems from the fact that he is charming in the gay character of Kevin Keller in Riverdale.
• He wore a collage of his little cousin's life from childhood to his graduation
• Accents & Dialects: He has special skills in Accents & Dialects.
• A natural athlete: He has played Football, Golf, Basketball, Tennis, Ping Pong among other sports
• Barista Skills: He has Barista skills
• Sneeze attacks: He gets frequent sneeze attacks, he joked about it- "If sneeze attacks made you cool, Holy Smokes, I’d be soooo cool"
• Commercials/ promotions:
  • Candy Crush
  • Coach
  • Charles Melton
  • Disney World
  • Patron of the New.
• Tattoo: Has a tattoo on his front right shoulder.
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Career

• The Beginning: Casey's career in acting started with performances in the local Ohio theater
• Singing: Casey has performed in various soundtracks of "Riverdale"

Casey Cott Filmography

• The Mascot- Nick Shepherd
• All the Little Things We Kill(2019)- Trevor Olsson
• Riverdale(2017-2020)- Kevin Keller
• Mina Tobias: Shoes (2019) (short Video)
• Instinct (2018) (TV Series)- Dino Moretti
• Sabrina Carpenter: Why (2017) (music Video)- Boyfriend
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2017) (TV Series)- Lucas Hull
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Casey Cott Theater

• Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
• Honeck, Beethoven.. 
• Parade
• Rabbit Hole
• Romeo & Juliet
• Small Engine Repair
• The Prince of Egypt
• Three Sisters

News & Updates

• Vogue Magazine covered him in 2019
• Presented ACE Award to Brooks Brothers in June 2018
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Quotes

• I owe my parents everything, they are gracious & compassionate, they are my heroes.
• (On his visit to Vancouver) Vancouver goes from Summer to Winter REAL FAST.
• I am the Hodor of Riverdale.
• Cedric Diggory(from Harry Potter) is my spirit animal.
• Phil Dunphy(Modern Family) is my spirit animal.
• Moving is not fun. Moving to New York is fun.
• The key to happiness is Bagels
• If your dinner doesn't include ranch you are seriously doing it wrong.
• I hate automatic bathroom appliances. automatic toilets scare the living day lights out of me
• [on his role in Riverdale] I am either the luckiest actor in the world, or maybe they really just had no other actor to cast [2]
• I can confidently say I am the man and the actor I am today because of the amazing example my dad has provided for my brother and sister and I [3]
• [about his father] He instilled in me principles of love, humility, confidence and hard work.. I admire him because he is diligent, consistent, and hardworking with whatever he is involved in.. The words and actions of my dad have greatly influenced me in my career as an actor and also my personal life [3]

References

1. Casey Cott Wiki
2. Out Exclusive- Casey Cott
3. Casey Family interview