Beau Mirchoff
Encyclopedia
William Beau Mirchoff is an American
actor, best known for starring as Danny Bolen on the sixth season of ABC's Desperate Housewives
(2009–2010). He also appeared in films such as Scary Movie 4
and The Grudge 3
. Beau Mirchoff currently portrays Matty McKibben in MTV
's series Awkward
.
. His mother, Kelley, a Seattle native, works for the BC government. Beau has an older brother, Luke (b. February 15, 1985), who plays semi-pro lacrosse and a younger sister, Raeanna (b. April 2, 1992), who was responsible for Beau getting started in acting. Beau has always loved the outdoors, from cruising and fishing the Gulf and San Juan Islands, and Sea Kayaking the West Coast of Vancouver Island to hiking and camping in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia
.
, playing 'Robbie Ryan'. He was a recurring character on the CBC
series Heartland
. He also landed a lead role in The Grudge 3
. Mirchoff joined the cast of Desperate Housewives
, playing Danny Bolen between 2009 and 2010. He had a supporting role in indie Secret Life of Dorks and also starred in the film I Am Number Four
. Mirchoff is now starring as a lead in the MTV
series Awkward
.. He is also a notable alumni of Mount Douglas Secondary School.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actor, best known for starring as Danny Bolen on the sixth season of ABC's Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. Executive producer Cherry serves as Showrunner. Other executive producers since the fourth season include Marc Cherry, Bob Daily, George W...
(2009–2010). He also appeared in films such as Scary Movie 4
Scary Movie 4
Scary Movie 4 is the fourth film of the Scary Movie franchise, directed by David Zucker, written by Jim Abrahams, Craig Mazin and Pat Proft, and produced by Craig Mazin and Robert K. Weiss. It is distributed by The Weinstein Company via its Dimension Films unit in the U.S. and Television, and...
and The Grudge 3
The Grudge 3
The Grudge 3 is the direct-to-DVD sequel to the American horror film The Grudge and its sequel, The Grudge 2. The film was directed by Toby Wilkins taking Takashi Shimizu's place. The film was released on May 12, 2009. It stars Johanna Braddy and Shawnee Smith-Plot:Jake is brutally murdered by...
. Beau Mirchoff currently portrays Matty McKibben in MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's series Awkward
Awkward. (TV series)
Awkward. is an American comedy-drama series which premiered on July 19, 2011 on MTV. The show revolves around the life of 16-year-old Jenna Hamilton , who is struggling with her identity, especially after an accident is misconstrued as a suicide attempt.The show is based on the high school, Palos...
.
Early life
Beau Mirchoff was born on January 13, 1989 in Seattle, Washington. His father, Bill, is a podiatrist from CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. His mother, Kelley, a Seattle native, works for the BC government. Beau has an older brother, Luke (b. February 15, 1985), who plays semi-pro lacrosse and a younger sister, Raeanna (b. April 2, 1992), who was responsible for Beau getting started in acting. Beau has always loved the outdoors, from cruising and fishing the Gulf and San Juan Islands, and Sea Kayaking the West Coast of Vancouver Island to hiking and camping in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
.
Career
Mirchoff first got noticed for his role in the play Bubbly Stiltskin. His first feature was a supporting role in Scary movie 4Scary Movie 4
Scary Movie 4 is the fourth film of the Scary Movie franchise, directed by David Zucker, written by Jim Abrahams, Craig Mazin and Pat Proft, and produced by Craig Mazin and Robert K. Weiss. It is distributed by The Weinstein Company via its Dimension Films unit in the U.S. and Television, and...
, playing 'Robbie Ryan'. He was a recurring character on the CBC
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
series Heartland
Heartland (Canadian TV series)
Heartland is a Canadian television drama series which debuted on CBC Television on October 14, 2007. The series is loosely based on the Heartland books by Lauren Brooke....
. He also landed a lead role in The Grudge 3
The Grudge 3
The Grudge 3 is the direct-to-DVD sequel to the American horror film The Grudge and its sequel, The Grudge 2. The film was directed by Toby Wilkins taking Takashi Shimizu's place. The film was released on May 12, 2009. It stars Johanna Braddy and Shawnee Smith-Plot:Jake is brutally murdered by...
. Mirchoff joined the cast of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. Executive producer Cherry serves as Showrunner. Other executive producers since the fourth season include Marc Cherry, Bob Daily, George W...
, playing Danny Bolen between 2009 and 2010. He had a supporting role in indie Secret Life of Dorks and also starred in the film I Am Number Four
I Am Number Four
I Am Number Four is a 2011 American teen action science fiction film, directed by D. J. Caruso, starring Alex Pettyfer, Dianna Agron, Timothy Olyphant, Teresa Palmer, Kevin Durand, and Callan McAuliffe...
. Mirchoff is now starring as a lead in the MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
series Awkward
Awkward. (TV series)
Awkward. is an American comedy-drama series which premiered on July 19, 2011 on MTV. The show revolves around the life of 16-year-old Jenna Hamilton , who is struggling with her identity, especially after an accident is misconstrued as a suicide attempt.The show is based on the high school, Palos...
.. He is also a notable alumni of Mount Douglas Secondary School.
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Heartland Heartland (Canadian TV series) Heartland is a Canadian television drama series which debuted on CBC Television on October 14, 2007. The series is loosely based on the Heartland books by Lauren Brooke.... |
Ben Stillman |
| 2009–2010 | Desperate Housewives Desperate Housewives Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. Executive producer Cherry serves as Showrunner. Other executive producers since the fourth season include Marc Cherry, Bob Daily, George W... |
Danny Bolen |
| 2011– present | Awkward. Awkward. (TV series) Awkward. is an American comedy-drama series which premiered on July 19, 2011 on MTV. The show revolves around the life of 16-year-old Jenna Hamilton , who is struggling with her identity, especially after an accident is misconstrued as a suicide attempt.The show is based on the high school, Palos... |
Matty McKibben |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Scary Movie 4 Scary Movie 4 Scary Movie 4 is the fourth film of the Scary Movie franchise, directed by David Zucker, written by Jim Abrahams, Craig Mazin and Pat Proft, and produced by Craig Mazin and Robert K. Weiss. It is distributed by The Weinstein Company via its Dimension Films unit in the U.S. and Television, and... |
Robbie Ryan |
| 2009 | The Grudge 3 The Grudge 3 The Grudge 3 is the direct-to-DVD sequel to the American horror film The Grudge and its sequel, The Grudge 2. The film was directed by Toby Wilkins taking Takashi Shimizu's place. The film was released on May 12, 2009. It stars Johanna Braddy and Shawnee Smith-Plot:Jake is brutally murdered by... |
Andy |
| 2011 | The Secret Life of Dorks | Clark |
| 2010 | Stranger with My Face Stranger With My Face (2009 film) Stranger With My Face is a Canadian horror film; made for television, directed by Jeff Renfroe, and starring Alexz Johnson, Catherine Hicks and Emily Hirst. It is based on the book of the same name, written by Lois Duncan. The film premiered on August 29, 2009 on the Lifetime Movie Network... |
Gordon |