Born on July 18, 1985, in Lubbock, Texas, he is an American actor best known for his role as Nate Archibald on the television series "Gossip Girl" (2007-2012). He studied broadcast journalism at Pepperdine University before pursuing acting. His film credits include "The Covenant" (2006) and "Twelve" (2010). He also stars as The Deep in the Amazon Prime series "The Boys" (2019-present). Known for his striking looks and versatile performances, he continues to be a prominent figure in both television and film.