Drew Van Acker
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 2, 1986 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Active Years
- 2005–2025 (21 Years)
- Total Credits
- 18 credits in database
Biography
Drew Van Acker is an American actor and model born on April 2, 1986, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He moved frequently during his childhood before settling in Medford, New Jersey, at the age of ten. Growing up, he participated in multiple sports including soccer, lacrosse, wrestling, and basketball, and he ultimately received a soccer scholarship to Towson University in Maryland. His interest in acting began through watching the Star Wars trilogy and films starring Robert De Niro, leading him to join his high school drama classes and later take theater courses at Towson University to refocus on acting. By his sophomore year in 2005, he encountered a talent scout from ProScout. He is known for his work in Devious Maids, Pretty Little Liars, and Castle.
Career overview
Drew Van Acker is an American actor and model. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 2, 1986, he moved a lot as a child before settling in Medford, New Jersey at the age of ten. During his youth, he practiced almost every sport, including soccer, lacrosse, wrestling, and basketball. His soccer abilities eventually led him to receive a soccer scholarship to Towson University in Maryland. However, his true passion was acting, which was sparked by watching the Star Wars trilogy and films featuring Robert De Niro in a starring role. He joined his high school drama classes and later took a number of theater courses while attending Towson in order to re-focus on acting. By his sophomore year in 2005, he had an encounter with a talent scout from ProScout.
In his professional career as an actor, Drew Van Acker has accumulated 17 known credits in the acting field. He has become known for his work across television and film, with notable appearances associated with Devious Maids, Pretty Little Liars, and Castle.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
18 titles- Orion (2025) as Apollo
- Orion (2025) Producer
- Webcam (2024) as James
- Last Survivors (2021) as Jake
- Spy Intervention (2020) as Corey Gage
- Life Like (2019) as James
- Titans (2018) as Garth / Aqualad
- Training Day (2017) as Tommy Campbell
- Camouflage (2014) as Tim
- Devious Maids (2013) as Remi Delatour
- Fortress (2012) as Tremaine
- Pretty Little Liars (2010) as Jason DiLaurentis
- Tower Prep (2010) as Ian Archer
- Castle (2009) as Donny
- The Lake (2009) as Ryan
- Greek (2007) as Parker
- Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron
- Crimson Blues as Broussard
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Drew Van Acker best known for?
Drew Van Acker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Orion (2026), Orion (2026), Last Survivors (2021), Life Like (2019).
When and where was Drew Van Acker born?
Drew Van Acker was born on April 2, 1986 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Drew Van Acker have?
Drew Van Acker has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2025.
What is Drew Van Acker's background in cinema and television?
Drew Van Acker is an American actor and model born on April 2, 1986, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He moved frequently during his childhood before settling in Medford, New Jersey, at the age of ten. Growing up, he participated in multiple sports including soccer, lacrosse, wrestling, and basketball, and he ultima...
Drew Van Acker by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Pretty Little Liars (2010) as Jason DiLaurentis — aged about 24
- Castle (2009) as Donny — aged about 23
- Titans (2018) as Garth / Aqualad — aged about 32
- Tower Prep (2010) as Ian Archer — aged about 24
- Devious Maids (2013) as Remi Delatour — aged about 27
- Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron — aged about 19
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