Nick Wechsler (actor)

Nick Wechsler

Wechsler at the College Television Awards 2014
Born Samuel Nicholas Wechsler
(1978-09-03) September 3, 1978
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Occupation Actor
Years active 1996–present

Nick Wechsler (born September 3, 1978) is an American actor best known for his role as Kyle Valenti in the WB teen drama series Roswell, and as Jack Porter on the ABC primetime soap opera Revenge.

Life and career

Wechsler was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. When he was 14, his elder brother died of cancer aged 24.[1] He moved to Hollywood immediately after graduating from high school.[2] He soon landed a small role as a purse-stealing punk in the television movie Full Circle. Shortly after, he was cast as Kevin "Trek" Sanders, a child prodigy conceived at a Star Trek convention, in the syndicated series Team Knight Rider.[2] He also appeared in Silk Stalkings, Lazarus Man, and the feature film The Perfect Game.

From 1999 to 2002 Wechsler starred as Kyle Valenti on the television series Roswell. After Roswell, he guest starred in number of television series, including Malcolm in the Middle, North Shore, Cold Case, Crossing Jordan, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Lie to Me, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Chase. In 2008, he appeared in the independent film Lie to Me, about a couple navigating the hazards of an open relationship. From 2007 to 2008 he appeared in three episodes of Without a Trace.[3]

In 2011, Wechsler won the series regular role on the ABC series Revenge, playing the role of Jack Porter.[4][5]

Filmography

Weschler at the PaleyFest in March 2012

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1996 Full Circle Mugger
1999 Chicks, Man Nick
2000 Perfect Game State Umpire Direct-to-video
2007 Infamous Andre Direct-to-video
2008 Lie to Me Luke
2010 3B Carrey Short film
2010 Switchback Jonathan Weston

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Team Knight Rider Kevin "Trek" Sanders Series regular, 22 episodes
1999–2002 Roswell Kyle Valenti Series regular, 61 episodes
Nominated Teen Choice Awards for Choice Sidekick (2002)
2003 Malcolm in the Middle Donnie Season 04, Episode 18 (Reese's Party)
2004 Tru Calling Marc Colvin 1 episode
2004 North Shore Justin Silver 1 episode
2005 Cold Case Manny 1 episode
2006 Crossing Jordan Hooper 1 episode
2006 Vanished Gabe Barnett 2 episodes
2007–08 Without a Trace Joe Guisti 3 episodes
2007 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Deputy Ridge 1 episode
2009 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Brad 3 episodes
2009 Past Life Brian 1 episode
2010 Chase Adam Rothschild 1 episode
2011–15 Revenge Jack Porter Series regular, 89 episodes
Nominated Teen Choice Awards for Choice TV Actor: Drama (2013)[6]
2015 The Player Nick 1 episode

References

  1. Jacqui Meddings (2015-05-14). "Revenge's Nick Wechsler's naked centrefold shoot for Cosmopolitan". Cosmopolitan UK. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  2. 1 2 "Nick Wechsler Biography". TVGuide.com. 2012-11-28. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
  3. "Nick Wechsler Credits". TVGuide.com. 2012-11-28. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
  4. "EXCLUSIVE: 'Roswell' Actor Joins ABC's 'Revenge'". The Hollywood Reporter. 2011-03-04. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
  5. "ABC: Charlie's Angels on Thursdays, Once Upon a Time on Sundays Network's new schedule also includes a new comedy block on Tuesdays". Tv.ign.com. 2011-05-17. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
  6. December 05, 2013 (2013-05-22). "Teen Choice Awards Nominate The Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars and More". TV Fanatic. Retrieved 2013-11-24.

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