Ethan Embry (born June 13, 1978) is an American film and television actor. He is known for his role as Mark in ''

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'', Preston in ''

Can't Hardly Wait ''Can't Hardly Wait'' is a 1998 American teen romantic comedy film written and directed by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont. It stars an ensemble cast including Ethan Embry, Charlie Korsmo, Lauren Ambrose, Peter Facinelli, Seth Green, and Jenni ...

'', The Bass Player in ''

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'', and as Bobby Ray in ''

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''.

Career

Embry (originally credited as Ethan Randall) started acting at the age of 12. After making his debut in ''

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'' (1991), he starred in several films, including ''

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'' (1991), '' All I Want for Christmas'' (1991), '' A Far Off Place'' (1993), ''

'' (1995), ''

'' (1996), ''

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'' (1997), and the teen comedy ''

'' (1998). In 2002, Embry appeared as Bobby Ray opposite

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in ''

''. He had a major role in

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's ''

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'', which premiered in 2006. In 2013, Embry had a recurring role as Greg Mendell on the television series ''

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''. In 2015, Embry had a guest role as Carter on '' The Walking Dead''. That same year, Embry began a recurring role as Coyote Bergstein on ''

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'' on Netflix. In 2018, Embry took a small role as a supporting astronaut in the Damien Chazelle movie '' First Man''. Embry has appeared in a recurring role as the real Pete Murphy in ''

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'', an

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original series.

Personal life

Embry married actress Amelinda Smith on November 14, 1998; they divorced in 2002. They have one child together, Cogeian Sky Embry. Embry married actress

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on July 17, 2005. In 2012, Mabrey filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. In 2013, Embry and Mabrey began dating again, and remarried in June 2015. Embry and Mabrey have homes in Los Angeles and Atlanta. In November 2006, Embry and Mabrey were robbed at gunpoint in their driveway. In 2008, Embry settled a lawsuit with former ''

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'' model Angelina Roudeza, who had sued him after being scarred over her torso when thrown from his motorcycle in 2005.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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