Austin North
North in early 2014
Born
Austin Michael North

(1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 27)
Other namesTopher
OccupationActor
Years active2011–present
Notable workOuter Banks
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)

Austin Michael North (born July 30, 1996) is an American actor.[1][2] He has portrayed the roles of Logan Watson in the original Disney Channel sitcom I Didn't Do It (2014–2015)[3][4] and Topper Thornton in the Netflix[5] series Outer Banks (2020–present).

Early life

North was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Later, he and his family relocated to Atlanta, Georgia.[6]

Career

At the age of fifteen, North began his professional acting career in 2011, when he appeared in several guest star roles in TV Series, including Kickin' It, General Hospital, A.N.T. Farm, Jessie and See Dad Run.[7][8][9]

In 2014, North was cast to play the main role in the Disney Channel original series I Didn't Do It opposite Olivia Holt, Piper Curda, Peyton Clark and Sarah Gilman, in which he played the main role of Logan Watson.[10][11][12]

In 2018, North was cast to play the main role in the teen comedy streaming series All Night, in which he played the main role of Oz, created by Jason Ubaldi that premiered on May 11, 2018, on Hulu.[13][14][15]

In 2020, North was cast to play the main role in the teen drama Outer Banks opposite Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Rudy Pankow and Drew Starkey, which he played the antagonist role as Topper, created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke that premiered on Netflix on April 15, 2020.[16][17][18]

In 2023, North made his film debut in the romantic drama film Beautiful Disaster starring Dylan Sprouse and Virginia Gardner, based on Jamie McGuire's 2011 new adult novel of the same name, which was released on April 12, 2023, in which he played role of Shepley Maddox.[19][20]

Personal life

Relationships

In 2018 North dated reality television star Sadie Robertson from Duck Dynasty for four months.[21] After Robertson broke up with North, she said, “We broke up. He’s an amazing guy and I wish him all the best. We’re friends. It just didn’t work out. He actually just texted me the other day and said he was thinking about me and I think that’s beautiful. That’s how it should be.”[22]

Alleged assault and subsequent arrest

On 13 February 2024, North was arrested after he allegedly attacked Las Vegas Hospital employees. He allegedly assaulted several nurses and a phlebotomist after entering the emergency room. He was taken into custody and booked for gross misdemeanor battery and was subsequently released on bail.[23]

On 15 February 2024, North addressed the incident on Instagram Story stating:

"I am deeply upset by the events that took place in Las Vegas this past week. My friend drove me to the hospital because I thought I was having a heart attack. Several tests were taken, including blood, which came back negative for any drugs or alcohol in my system. I was having a severe anxiety attack. I have very little memory of the events that day at the hospital. I have the utmost respect for healthcare workers and hospital staff. I have battled anxiety on and off for years and this was the most extreme panic attack I've ever had. Going forward, I hope to shed light on this debilitating disorder and send hope to those who have also struggled."[23]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2023 Beautiful Disaster Shepley Maddox [24]
2024 Beautiful Wedding Shepley Maddox [25]
TBA One Fast Move TBA [26]
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Kickin' It Ricky Weaver Episode: "Ricky Weaver"[27]
2012 General Hospital Bodhi Uncredited
2012 A.N.T. Farm Holland Episode: "MutANT Farm II"
2013 See Dad Run Dean Episode: "See Dad Play Hard to Get"[28]
2014–15 I Didn't Do It Logan Watson Main role; 39 episodes
2015 Jessie Special guest star; Episode: "The Ghostest with the Mostest"
2018 All Night Oz Main role; 4 episodes
2020–present Outer Banks Topper Main role

References

  1. ^ "Guess What Hottie Actor Austin North Is Doing For Valentines Day!". popmania.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-23. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
  2. ^ "Celebs 101: 10 Things you didn't know about Austin North". SheKnows.com. 3 April 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
  3. ^ James Knight. "'I Didn't Do It' Last Episode: Olivia Holt and Austin North Series Canceled After Season 2". classicalite.com. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  4. ^ "Exclusive: Austin North Reveals Which Moment From 'I Didn't Do It' Will Always Be His Favorite". twistmagazine.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  5. ^ "Get Ready to See a Lot More of Rudy Pankow - L'Officiel". www.lofficielusa.com. Retrieved Mar 11, 2021.
  6. ^ "'Outer Banks' star Austin North (aka Topper) is from Cincinnati. Here are 7 facts about him". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Kickin' It (TV Series 2011–2015) Austin North as Ricky Weaver". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  8. ^ "ANT Farm - Austin North as Holland". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  9. ^ "See Dad Run (TV Series 2012–2019) - Austin North as Dean". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  10. ^ Amanda Kondolojy (July 3, 2014). "I Didn't Do It Renewed for Second Season by Disney Channel". Zap2it. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
  11. ^ "Disney Channel October 2015 Programming Highlights". Corus Entertainment. October 5, 2015. Archived from the original on October 15, 2015. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  12. ^ D Higgins (April 4, 2014). "New This Week on Foxtel". Foxtel. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 24, 2017). "Hulu Picks Up, Casts 'All Night' Graduation Comedy Series From AwesomenessTV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
  14. ^ Otterson, Joe (August 24, 2017). "Hulu, AwesomenessTV Partner for High School Comedy Series 'All Night'". Variety. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
  15. ^ Palmieri, Lea (April 11, 2018). "'All Night' on Hulu Is The New 'Can't Hardly Wait' of 2018 [EXCLUSIVE]". Decider. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  16. ^ Serba, John (April 15, 2020). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Outer Banks' on Netflix, a Lively Teen Drama Bolstered By Action and Adventure". Decider. Archived from the original on April 21, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  17. ^ Bell, Josh (April 14, 2020). "Netflix's Outer Banks Is a Cheesy Teen Thriller That's Low on Thrills". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on July 24, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  18. ^ Williams, Jordan (July 30, 2021). "Outer Banks Season 2 Cast & Character Guide". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  19. ^ "All the DetailsDylan Sprouse and Virginia Gardner to Return For 'Beautiful Disaster' Sequel 'Beautiful Wedding'". www.j-14.com. 21 September 2023.
  20. ^ "Fresh off the season three premiere of Netflix's hit original series Outer Banks, and a role opposite Dylan Sprouse in the upcoming film Beautiful Disaster, rising actor Austin North is preparing for a breakout year in 2023". 1883magazine.com. 27 February 2023.
  21. ^ "Who is Austin North dating?". Pop Sugar. 16 June 2020.
  22. ^ Marcus, Emily. "Sadie Robertson Splits From Boyfriend Austin North After Four Months (Exclusive)". US Weekly. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  23. ^ a b "'Outer Banks' Star Austin North Arrested After Alleged Attack on Las Vegas Hospital Employees". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  24. ^ "'Beautiful Disaster' Full Trailer with Virginia Gardner & Dylan Sprouse". www.firstshowing.net. 9 February 2023.
  25. ^ "Dylan Sprouse and Virginia Gardner Return for a Honeymoon in 'Beautiful Wedding' Trailer (Exclusive)". ca.sports.yahoo.com. 13 September 2023.
  26. ^ Grobar, Matt (August 11, 2022). "'One Fast Move': Maia Reficco, Edward James Olmos & Austin North Board Motorcycle Racing Pic From Gulfstream Pictures And Luber Roklin". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  27. ^ "Who KnewCelebrities Who Guest-Starred in 'Kickin' It' Before They Were Famous: Jack Griffo and More". www.j-14.com. 31 October 2022.
  28. ^ "Austin North On Set Of "See Dad Run" With Ryan Newman 11/2/12! (@AustinNorth55 @RyRyNewman)". alexisjoyvipaccess.com. 3 November 2012.

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