Chace Crawford

Chace Crawford

Crawford at the premiere What to Expect When You're Expecting in 2012
Born Christopher Chace Crawford
(1985-07-18) July 18, 1985
Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 2006–present
Relatives Candice Crawford (sister)

Christopher Chace Crawford (born July 18, 1985), known professionally as Chace Crawford, is an American actor, known for his portrayal of Nate Archibald on The CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl (2007–12).[1] He is also known for starring in the films The Covenant (2006), The Haunting of Molly Hartley (2008), Twelve (2010), and What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012). In 2015, he portrayed Billy LeFever in ABC's short-lived drama series Blood & Oil.

Early life and education

Crawford was born in Lubbock, Texas.[2][3] His father, Chris, is a dermatologist, and his mother, Dana, is a teacher.[4][5] He has a younger sister, former beauty queen Candice Crawford.[6] Crawford was raised a Southern Baptist.[7] While his father was a medical student, Chace lived in Bloomington, Minnesota, for four years, attending Ridgeview Elementary School.[8] When his father completed his training, the family moved back to Texas and settled in Plano, a suburb of Dallas.[8][9]

Crawford was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder as a child.[7] During high school, he worked in an Abercrombie & Fitch store and modeled for Hollister.[10] He graduated from Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas, in 2003.[11] Following his graduation, Crawford attended Pepperdine University, studying broadcast journalism and marketing,[10] but dropped out after a few semesters to focus on his acting career. He temporarily worked as a car valet to make ends meet.[12]

Career

2006–12: Beginnings and Gossip Girl

At Nintendo's Mario Kart launch party, April 2008

Crawford made his film debut in the 2006 supernatural horror-thriller The Covenant, as Tyler Simms. In March 2007, he landed the role of main character Nate Archibald on The CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl, making his television debut.[13] In 2008, Crawford co-starred in the crime-thriller Loaded, and portrayed the lead role in the supernatural horror film The Haunting of Molly Hartley. The following year, he played English singer-songwriter Leona Lewis' boyfriend in the video for her single "I Will Be", which was released in January 2009.[14] That same year, Crawford was named "Summer's Hottest Bachelor" by People.[15]

Crawford has also done a public service announcement for Do Something's Teens for Jeans campaign.[16] He then portrayed the lead role, a drug dealer named White Mike, in the film Twelve, directed by Joel Schumacher. Based on Nick McDonell's novel of the same name, the film premiered at Sundance Film Festival on January 31, 2010.[17] He was tapped to play the lead in the remake of Footloose, even beginning rehearsals for the role, before dropping out after a number of weeks.[18] Kenny Wormald was eventually cast for the role.

In 2011, Crawford starred in the film Peace, Love & Misunderstanding alongside Jane Fonda and Catherine Keener. He portrayed a war-protesting butcher named Cole, a love interest of one of the main characters.[19][20] In 2012, Crawford starred alongside Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez in What to Expect When You're Expecting, directed by Kirk Jones. It is a film adaptation of the book of the same name by Heidi Murkoff. Crawford played Marco in one of the film's interlocking stories. His character reunited with an old flame after a turf war between their food trucks, and they embarked on a journey together in the wake of a surprise pregnancy.[21]

2013–present: Film roles and Blood & Oil

At The CW's Upfront, May 2009

In January 2014, Crawford signed on to guest star as Biff McIntosh, Quinn Fabray's (Dianna Agron) new boyfriend, on the 100th episode of the Fox comedy-drama series Glee, which aired on March 18, 2014.[22] In March 2014, Crawford landed the lead role of Cooper in the independent comedy Mountain Men. The film follows two brothers who do not get along as they take a trip to the mountain to look for their missing father, however they get stuck there and have no other choice but to work together to get back home. The film co-stars Tyler Labine.[23][24]

In April 2014, it was reported that Crawford had landed the lead role of Jacob Martin in the psychological thriller film Eloise, directed by Robert Legato and written by Chris Borrelli. The film is about four friends who break into an asylum so Jacob could get an inheritance of the death certificate. Once inside the asylum, they discover the truth about their tragic past. It also stars Eliza Dushku, Brandon T. Jackson, and PJ Byrne.[25] On March 11, 2015, it was reported that Crawford had been cast in ABC's primetime soap opera Blood & Oil, portraying the lead role of Billy LeFever. The series was cancelled after a short run of 10 episodes.[26]

Crawford landed the role of Arthur Barone in the independent sports comedy-drama film Undrafted, written and directed by Joe Mazzello. Based on the true story of a promising young baseball player, the project was filmed at Dunsmore Park in La Crescenta, California.[27][28] Crawford has been named as part of an as-yet-untitled romantic-drama film, written and directed by Warren Beatty.[29]

In April 2016, it was announced that Crawford had landed the role of Egon in the comedy film What's the Point? opposite Amber Heard.[30] The film was written and directed by Lake Bell.[31] In the same month, it was reported by TheWrap that he would star in a live reading of the Black List script College Republicans, portraying the role of John F. Kinney. The reading took place at the Montalban Theater on April 23, 2016.[32]

Personal life

Crawford shared an apartment with his Gossip Girl co-star Ed Westwick in Chelsea, Manhattan, at the beginning of the series in 2007 until July 2009, when Crawford moved out to rent an apartment in the Wall Street area.[33][34]

On June 4, 2010, Crawford was arrested and charged in Plano, Texas, for misdemeanor possession of marijuana.[35] Police said Crawford was in a parked car when he was arrested for having two ounces of marijuana.[36][37] In 2011, it was reported that the charges would be dismissed and his record expunged if he met certain conditions, including performing 24 hours of community service and reporting to a probation officer once a month for 12 months.[38]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2006 The Covenant Tyler Simms
2008 Loaded Hayden Price
2008 The Haunting of Molly Hartley Joseph Young
2010 Twelve White Mike
2011 Peace, Love & Misunderstanding Cole
2012 What to Expect When You're Expecting Marco
2014 Mountain Men Cooper
2015 Cry of Fear Mike
2016 Eloise Jacob Martin Post-production
2016 Undrafted Arthur Barone Post-production; also producer
2016 Untitled Warren Beatty project Completed
2017 What's the Point? Egon Post-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Long Lost Son Matthew Williams / Mark Halloran Television film
2007–12 Gossip Girl Nate Archibald 115 episodes
2008–10 Family Guy Various characters (voice) 4 episodes
2009 Robot Chicken John Connor / Son (voice) Episode: "Cannot Be Erased, So Sorry"
2014 Glee Biff McIntosh Episode: "100"
2015 Blood & Oil Billy LeFever 10 episodes

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2008 Teen Choice Award Choice TV Actor: Drama Gossip Girl Nominated [39]
Choice TV: Breakout Star Male Won [39]
2009 Choice TV Actor: Drama Won [40]
Choice Male Hottie Himself Nominated [41]
2010 Choice TV Actor: Drama Gossip Girl Won [42]
2011 People's Choice Award Favorite TV Drama Actor Nominated [43]
Teen Choice Award Choice TV Actor: Drama Won [44]
2012 Choice Movie: Male Scene Stealer What to Expect When You're Expecting Nominated [45]
2016 People's Choice Award Favorite Actor in a New TV Series Blood & Oil Nominated [46]

References

  1. ↑ Donaldson James, Susan (September 20, 2007). "'Gossip Girl' Triumphs Over 'O.C.,' Say New York Preppies". ABC News. Archived from the original on May 25, 2009. Retrieved December 21, 2008.
  2. ↑ Eiserer, Tanya (June 7, 2010). "'Gossip Girl' star Chace Crawford arrested in Plano for marijuana possession". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Chace Crawford". People. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  4. ↑ Bawden, Jim (September 18, 2007). "Chace Crawford next teen sensation". Toronto Star. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Chace Crawford believes in his genes". Blockbuster. September 19, 2009. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  6. ↑ Raubolt, Jordan N. (November 16, 2007). "Crowning achievement". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  7. 1 2 Eyre, Hermione (August 5, 2010). "Chace Crawford is hot gossip". London Evening Standard. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  8. 1 2 Tracy, Kathleen (February 20, 2013). Superstars of the 21st Century: Pop Favorites of America's Teens. ABC-CLIO, Incorporated. p. 167. ISBN 0-3133-7736-7.
  9. ↑ Harris, Mark (November 2008). "Boys of Gossip Girl". Details. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  10. 1 2 Williams, Andrew (June 25, 2008). "Chace Crawford on gay rumours". Metro. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Chace Crawford Biography". People. December 31, 2009. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  12. ↑ Axelrod, Nick (December 11, 2009). "Chace Crawford Interview: Finishing School". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  13. ↑ "Development Update: Friday, March 9". The Futon Critic. March 9, 2007. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
  14. ↑ Garcia, Jennifer (December 20, 2008). "Chace Crawford Pairs Up with Leona Lewis". People. Retrieved December 12, 2008.
  15. ↑ "Chace Crawford Tops PEOPLE's Hottest Bachelors List". People. June 17, 2009. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  16. ↑ Donahue, Emily (February 13, 2009). "The Five Hottest Heartthrobs Without A Date For Valentine's Day". MTV News. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  17. ↑ Carson, Angela (April 9, 2009). "Gossip Girl's Ed Westwick Gets Chunky, Chace Crawford Slims Down". The National Ledger. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  18. ↑ "Chace Crawford Drops Out Of Footloose". Us Weekly. April 13, 2010. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  19. ↑ "Peace, Love & Misunderstanding". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  20. ↑ Kit, Borys (June 16, 2010). "Chace Crawford joins 'Peace' pic". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  21. ↑ Chitwood, Adam (July 12, 2011). "Chace Crawford Joins What to Expect When You're Expecting". Collider.com. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  22. ↑ Malkin, Marc (January 10, 2014). "Glee Scoop! Chace Crawford Signs on for 100th Episode – Find Out Who He's Playing!". E! Online. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  23. ↑ Rooney, David F. (March 17, 2014). "Lights! Camera! Action! Revelstoke to star in a new film". The Revelstoke Current. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  24. ↑ Kay, Jeremy (April 2, 2014). "Mountain Men to kick off in BC". Screen Daily. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
  25. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (April 25, 2014). "Hot Cannes Sales Title: Chace Crawford Stars In Psychological Thriller 'Eloise'". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 27, 2014.
  26. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 11, 2015). "Chace Crawford To Topline ABC Pilot 'Boom'". Deadline.com.
  27. ↑ "'Undrafted', starring Tyler Hoechlin and Chace Crawford, filming in La Crescenta, CA". On Location Vacations. September 10, 2013. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  28. ↑ "Photo Flash: Aaron Tveit, Chace Crawford & More Shoot UNDRAFTED". Broadway World. September 22, 2013. Retrieved September 22, 2013.
  29. ↑ Goude, Rosie (April 1, 2014). "Chace Crawford has a new love and movie, "Undrafted"". Fan Share. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
  30. ↑ "Amber Heard, Mary Steenburgen Join Lake Bell Comedy 'What's the Point?'". Variety (magazine). April 7, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  31. ↑ Busch, Anita (March 23, 2016). "Lake Bell's 'What's The Point?' Signs Ed Helms, Moves To Production". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  32. ↑ "Mae Whitman, Alexis Bledel to Play Karl Rove, Lee Atwater in Black List's 'College Republicans' Reading". TheWrap. April 12, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  33. ↑ Leonard, Elizabeth; Garcia, Jennifer (June 29, 2009). "Chace Crawford Bachelor No. 1". People. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  34. ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (July 13, 2009). "Chace Crawford Moves Out of Ed Westwick's Apartment". Us Weekly. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  35. ↑ Stanhope, Kate (June 11, 2010). "Chace Crawford Charged with Marijuana Possession". TV Guide. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  36. ↑ "Chace Crawford of "Gossip Girl" Arrested on Marijuana Charges". About.com. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  37. ↑ "Chace Crawford May Face 6 Months in Prison For Pot Possession". Us Weekly. June 11, 2010. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  38. ↑ "Chace Crawford Cuts Deal In Pot Case". TMZ. April 29, 2011. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
  39. 1 2 "2008 Teen Choice Awards Nominees & Winners". About.com. 2008. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
  40. ↑ Carroll, Larry (August 10, 2009). "'Twilight,' Britney Spears Big Winners At The Teen Choice Awards". MTV News. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
  41. ↑ "Teen Choice Awards 2009 nominees". Los Angeles Times. June 15, 2009. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
  42. ↑ "2010 Teen Choice Awards Winners List". MTV News. August 9, 2010. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
  43. ↑ "People's Choice Awards 2011 Nominees". People's Choice Awards. 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
  44. ↑ Slezak, Michael (August 8, 2011). "Teen Choice Awards: Three Best Moments, Worst Speech, and Full TV Winners List". TVLine. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  45. ↑ Ng, Philiana (June 14, 2012). "Teen Choice Awards 2012: 'Breaking Dawn,' 'Snow White' Lead Second Wave of Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  46. ↑ Roberts, Katie (November 3, 2015). "The 2016 People's Choice Awards Nominations Are Here". Moviefone. Retrieved November 5, 2015.

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