Austin Amelio

Austin Amelio
Born (1988-04-27) April 27, 1988[1]
Austin, Texas, U.S.[1]
Occupation Actor
Years active 2010–present
Known for Dwight on The Walking Dead

Austin Amelio is an American actor best known for his roles on The Walking Dead[2][3] and Everybody Wants Some!![4]

Career

Amelio began his career in array of short films. His most notable roles are Dwight on The Walking Dead[5][6] and Nesbit in Everybody Wants Some!!.[7]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
2017Apples & OrangesNeighborshort film
2017Love RadioChadshort film
2017Lost NightsJimshort film
2017Song to SongBV's Brother
2016Cabin CrewBilly
2016Everybody Wants Some!!Nesbit
2014Putting the Dog to SleepThomasshort film
2014Wind & RainJohn
2014Over AgainDavidshort film
2013A Kiss Before You GoMan #2short film
2011The Devil's ToyAustin Amelioskateboard film
2010 Potluck Vincent Lowe short film

Television

YearTV ShowRoleNotes
2015–2018The Walking DeadDwightRecurring (season 6)
Also Starring (seasons 7–8)
22 episodes
2014Deliverance CreekSoldierTV movie

Skateboarding background

Amelio was an avid skateboarder, filming a part in and around Austin, Texas for The Devil's Toy (2011).[8] He was sponsored by No Comply Skate Shop and briefly received free product from Osiris shoes as a flow-sponsored rider. Amelio at one point solicited sponsorship from Karl Watson's Organica brand, also receiving a free deck and some lasting advice from the senior Bay Area skateboarder.[9] In April 2017, Amelio appeared on The Nine Club skateboarding podcast hosted by Chris Roberts, Roger Bagley, and Kelly Hart.[9] He was previously interviewed by Transworld Skateboarding.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 Thompson, Avery (March 28, 2016). "Austin Amelio". Hollywood Life. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
  2. ↑ "AMC REVEALS IDENTITY OF AUSTIN AMELIO'S CHARACTER IN THE WALKING DEAD". The Nerdist Podcast. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Walking Dead' Promotes 4 to Series Regular for Season 7 (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Austin Amelio Height". celebheights.com.
  5. ↑ "The Walking Dead's Dwight (Austin Amelio) Explains That Crazy Ending With Daryl". Us Weekly. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Dwight speaks! Austin Amelio on playing the new Walking Dead villain". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Review: In 'Everybody Wants Some!!,' Casual Sex and Casual Philosophizing". The New York Times. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  8. ↑ Calvin Millar (2011-02-03), Austin Amelio - The Devils Toy, retrieved 2017-06-24
  9. 1 2 "Austin Amelio". THE NINE CLUB WITH CHRIS ROBERTS. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
  10. ↑ "Interview With The Walking Dead's Austin Amelio | TransWorld SKATEboarding". TransWorld SKATEboarding. 2017-04-21. Retrieved 2017-06-24.


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