Drew Fuller
Encyclopedia
Drew Fuller is an American actor and former male model
. He is best known for his portrayal of Chris Halliwell
in the television series Charmed
and for playing soldier Trevor LeBlanc on Lifetime's
Army Wives
.
and grew up in Newport Beach; he has a younger sister, Hilary. He has Russian
, Scottish
and English
ancestry. Fuller was discovered by an agent when he was twelve years old, after a family friend put him on the cover of UCLA Magazine.
, Club Med
, and Tommy Hilfiger
. He has starred in many commercials including J.Crew
, Subway
, Toyota
and Pepsi opposite Britney Spears
. He also took part in the music video for The Calling
's Wherever You Will Go
, playing the new boyfriend of the betrayed teenage girl whose relationship is focused on in the video. Fuller became known for playing Chris Halliwell
on Charmed
, a starring and guest star role from seasons 5-8 of the show. In the series, his character is the second son of Piper (Holly Marie Combs
) and Leo (Brian Krause
) and engages in time travel to save his older brother Wyatt (Wes Ramsey
). Fuller's most recent roles are on The Ultimate Gift
, a drama released on March 9, 2007, and on the series Army Wives
which airs on Lifetime
. He also co-starred in ABC Family's television movie The Circuit
. Fuller has finished filming for an independent feature film, The Kane Files: Life Of Trial.
Fuller made a cameo in the music video "Tired of Being Sorry" for Balthazar Getty
's band Ringside
.
He also made an appearance in the film Loaded.
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
. He is best known for his portrayal of Chris Halliwell
Chris Halliwell
Christopher Perry "Chris" Halliwell is a fictional character on The WB television series Charmed. He is played by actor Drew Fuller. He is the son of Piper Halliwell and Leo Wyatt.- Character's background :...
in the television series Charmed
Charmed
Charmed is an American television series that originally aired from October 7, 1998, until May 21, 2006, on the now defunct The WB Television Network. The series was created in 1998 by writer Constance M...
and for playing soldier Trevor LeBlanc on Lifetime's
Lifetime Television
Lifetime Television, often referred to as Lifetime TV, or most commonly, Lifetime, is an American cable television specialty channel devoted to movies, sitcoms and dramas, all of which are either geared toward women or feature women in lead roles. The cable network is owned by A&E Television Networks...
Army Wives
Army Wives
Army Wives is an American drama series that follows the lives of four army wives, their families, and an army husband whose wife is in the army. The series, shot at ABC Studios, premiered on Lifetime on June 3, 2007...
.
Early life
Fuller was born in Atherton, CaliforniaAtherton, California
Atherton is an incorporated town in San Mateo County, California, United States. Its population was 6,914 at the 2010 census. In September 2010, Forbes magazine placed Atherton's zip code of 94027 at #2 on its annual list of America's most expensive zip codes, with a median home price of $4,010,200...
and grew up in Newport Beach; he has a younger sister, Hilary. He has Russian
Russians
The Russian people are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Russia, speaking the Russian language and primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries....
, Scottish
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
and English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
ancestry. Fuller was discovered by an agent when he was twelve years old, after a family friend put him on the cover of UCLA Magazine.
Career
Deciding to wait a few years, Fuller eventually entered the modeling world at age sixteen and quickly became a top model for such companies as PradaPrada
Prada S.p.A. is an Italian fashion label specializing in luxury goods for men and women , founded by Mario Prada.-Foundations:...
, Club Med
Club Med
Club Méditerranée , commonly known as Club Med, is a French corporation of vacation resorts found in many parts of the world, usually in exotic locations. It is considered the original all-inclusive resort.-Foundation:...
, and Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger
Thomas Jacob "Tommy" Hilfiger is an American fashion designer and founder of the premium lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger.-Early life:...
. He has starred in many commercials including J.Crew
J.Crew
J.Crew Group, Inc. is a multi-brand, multi-channel, specialty retailer. The company offers an assortment of women's, men's and children's apparel and accessories, including swimwear, outerwear, loungewear, wedding, bags, hair accessories, belts, jewelry, and shoes. As of January 30, 2010, it...
, Subway
Subway (restaurant)
Subway is an American restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor's Associates, Inc. . Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with 35,519 restaurants in 98 countries and territories as of October 25th, 2011...
, Toyota
Toyota Motor Corporation
, , , commonly known simply as Toyota and abbreviated as TMC, is a multinational automaker headquartered in Toyota, Aichi, Japan. In 2010, Toyota Motor Corporation employed 317,734 people worldwide, and was the world's largest automobile manufacturer by production.The company was founded by...
and Pepsi opposite Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
. He also took part in the music video for The Calling
The Calling
The Calling is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, best known for their hit single, "Wherever You Will Go." The group formed in 2000 and have released two albums. They have been on an indefinite hiatus since 2005.-Band history:...
's Wherever You Will Go
Wherever You Will Go
"Wherever You Will Go" is a song by The Calling released on the first single of their debut album Camino Palmero. It remains their most renowned and their most successful hit, peaking at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Adult Top 40 for 23 weeks, setting a record for that chart behind...
, playing the new boyfriend of the betrayed teenage girl whose relationship is focused on in the video. Fuller became known for playing Chris Halliwell
Chris Halliwell
Christopher Perry "Chris" Halliwell is a fictional character on The WB television series Charmed. He is played by actor Drew Fuller. He is the son of Piper Halliwell and Leo Wyatt.- Character's background :...
on Charmed
Charmed
Charmed is an American television series that originally aired from October 7, 1998, until May 21, 2006, on the now defunct The WB Television Network. The series was created in 1998 by writer Constance M...
, a starring and guest star role from seasons 5-8 of the show. In the series, his character is the second son of Piper (Holly Marie Combs
Holly Marie Combs
Holly Marie Combs is an American film and television actress and producer whose roles have included a portrayal in Charmed as Piper Halliwell and another in Picket Fences, where she received a Young Artist Award for her role, as Kimberly Brock...
) and Leo (Brian Krause
Brian Krause
Brian Jeffrey Krause is an American actor and screenwriter. He is best known for his role as Leo Wyatt on the WB Network TV series Charmed from 1998 to 2006.-Background:...
) and engages in time travel to save his older brother Wyatt (Wes Ramsey
Wes Ramsey
Wesley A. Ramsey is an American actor.He is perhaps best known for his performance in the romantic drama Latter Days and for his multiple appearances in Charmed as Wyatt Halliwell.- Film credits :*Way Off Broadway...
). Fuller's most recent roles are on The Ultimate Gift
The Ultimate Gift
The Ultimate Gift is a film based on author Jim Stovall's bestselling novel released on March 9, 2007 in 816 theaters in the USA. The film was not well attended in the USA and produced low box office receipts, though DVD sales were quite high in relation to its theatrical receipts.-Plot:When his...
, a drama released on March 9, 2007, and on the series Army Wives
Army Wives
Army Wives is an American drama series that follows the lives of four army wives, their families, and an army husband whose wife is in the army. The series, shot at ABC Studios, premiered on Lifetime on June 3, 2007...
which airs on Lifetime
Lifetime Television
Lifetime Television, often referred to as Lifetime TV, or most commonly, Lifetime, is an American cable television specialty channel devoted to movies, sitcoms and dramas, all of which are either geared toward women or feature women in lead roles. The cable network is owned by A&E Television Networks...
. He also co-starred in ABC Family's television movie The Circuit
The Circuit (film)
The Circuit is a 2008 TV film starring Michelle Trachtenberg, Billy Campbell, Paul Rae, Drew Fuller and Maurice Dean Wint, originally airing on June 8, 2008, on the ABC Family channel.-Cast:*Michelle Trachtenberg - Kylie Shines...
. Fuller has finished filming for an independent feature film, The Kane Files: Life Of Trial.
Fuller made a cameo in the music video "Tired of Being Sorry" for Balthazar Getty
Balthazar Getty
Balthazar Getty is an American film actor and member of the band Ringside. He is known for the roles of Thomas Grace on the American action drama Alias and Tommy Walker on the ABC drama Brothers & Sisters.-Early life:...
's band Ringside
Ringside
Ringside is an indie rock band from Hollywood, California, originally formed in Los Angeles. They specializing in fusing indie rock with electronic beats. The band consists of Scott Thomas, who does the vocals, guitar, and keyboard, Kirk Hellie , Sandy Chila , Max Allyn , and actor Balthazar Getty...
.
He also made an appearance in the film Loaded.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Voodoo Academy | Paul St. Clair | Direct-to-Video |
| 2001 | One | Cole | Short Film |
| 2001 | Backflash 2: Angels Don't Sleep Here | Teenage Jesse | |
| 2002 | Vampire Clan | Rod Ferrel | |
| 2002 | Home of the Brave | Justin Briggs | TV Film |
| 2003 | Close Call | Sam | |
| 2005 | Final Contract: Death on Delivery | David Glover | |
| 2006 | The Ultimate Gift | Jason Stevens | |
| 2007 | Numbered With The Dead | Tommy 'Two Toes' Garelli | Direct-to-Video |
| 2007 | Blonde Ambition | Billy | |
| 2008 | Loaded | Brendan | |
| 2008 | The Circuit | Kid Walker | TV Film |
| 2010 | The Kane Files: Life of Trial | Scott Kane | |
| 2011 | The Story of Bonnie and Clyde | Buck Barrow |
TV Appearances
| Year | TV Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Partners | Tom | |
| 2003 | Black Sash | Nick Reed | |
| 2003 | The O.C. | Norland | |
| 2003-2006 | Charmed | Chris Halliwell | |
| 2006 | Huff | Josh | |
| 2007-present | Army Wives | Trevor LeBlanc | |
| 2011 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Conner Maslin | Episode 3x07 Honor |
Music Videos
| Year | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Calling | Wherever You Will Go |
| 2002 | Jennifer Love Hewitt | BareNaked |
| 2005 | Lindsay Lohan | Over |
| 2005 | Ringside | Tired of Being Sorry |
| 2006 | Sara Groves | Something Changed |
| 2006 | Ed Goggin | Legacy |
External links
- Drew Fuller fan site - Transcript of October 2003 interview on AOL webcastWebcastA webcast is a media presentation distributed over the Internet using streaming media technology to distribute a single content source to many simultaneous listeners/viewers. A webcast may either be distributed live or on demand...
.