Trevor Christopher Wright is a former American actor.

Early life

Wright was raised in La Jolla, California.

Career

His breakthrough acting lead role was in the 2007 film ''

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'' as Zach. His recurring role as Zack Powers on ''

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'' and guest starring in television series such as '' NYPD Blue'', '' Scrubs'' and ''

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'' led to his being named in 2003 by '' Teen Vogue'' as a "young and upcoming star that's here to stay". His very first break came through his involvement in music videos when, in 1989, Wright, along with fellow actor

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, appeared in the video for Paula Abdul's single "

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," directed by David Fincher. He subsequently starred opposite singer

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in the videos for her singles " Stuck" (2003), and "

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" (2004). His first feature-film role was in 1993's ''Memories by Joe Frank'', but his first major role was as "Zach" in the 2007 independent film ''

'', directed by Jonah Markowitz and co-starring Brad Rowe, Tina Holmes and Ross Thomas. His role brought him three awards for Best Male Lead at the Dallas Out Takes, and Best Actor and Audience Awards at

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. Wright's film roles include '' Vicious Circle'', in which he appeared in the role of the character "Fin". He was the lead actor in '' Vacancy 2: The First Cut'', that had a straight to DVD release on January 20, 2009. His 2010 films include ''

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'' and '' 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams''. Wright changed careers in 2012 and became a real estate agent in Los Angeles.Trevor Wright Estates on Facebook
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Personal life

He was engaged to actress

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( Yustman) until their breakup in 2008. He resides in

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. Wright enjoys skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing and other similar activities.''V'' magazine article

Filmography

Appearances in Music videos

* 1989: "

" (by Paula Abdul) -- as Young James Dean * 2003: " Stuck" by Stacie Orrico * 2004: "

" by

Awards

* Best Male Lead, Dallas Out Takes - ''

'' * Best Actor,

- ''Shelter'' * Audience Award, Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival - ''Shelter''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wright, Trevor 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors Male actors from California American male child actors American male film actors American male television actors Living people People from La Jolla, San Diego Place of birth missing (living people) Year of birth missing (living people)