Drew Ray Tanner facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Drew Ray Tanner
Born	Victoria, British Columbia
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2014–present
Known for	Riverdale

Drew Ray Tanner is a Canadian actor. He was born in 1992. Many people know him for playing Fangs Fogarty on the TV show Riverdale.

Early Life and Early Interests

Drew Ray Tanner was born in Victoria, British Columbia. When he was two years old, his family moved to Aldergrove, British Columbia. His mother is a teacher, and he has an older brother.

Drew's grandfather often did magic tricks. He would include Drew in these tricks when Drew was a child. This inspired Drew to become interested in acting and entertainment. In middle school, Drew joined a local group that performed improv. This is a type of acting where scenes are made up on the spot.

He went to Aldergrove Community Secondary School and later to W. J. Mouat Secondary School. He also played football. In school, Drew played the main role of John Proctor in a play called The Crucible. During his teenage years, he also started a rap music group with a friend.

After high school, Drew decided not to accept football scholarships. Instead, he worked at a tire factory. This job helped him earn money to travel to Vancouver for acting auditions.

Drew Ray Tanner's Acting Career

In 2015, Drew auditioned for the TV show Riverdale. He tried out for the roles of Jughead Jones and Reggie Mantle, but he did not get either part.

In 2016, Drew visited Rocko's Diner in Mission, British Columbia. This diner is famous for its milkshakes and was used as a filming location for Riverdale. When he saw how many fans were there, he decided he really wanted a role on the show.

When Riverdale started casting for its second season, Drew auditioned again. He tried out for the role of Sweet Pea. While he was there, he learned they were also looking for someone to play Fangs Fogarty. So, Drew auditioned for Fangs as well.

Drew joined the cast of Riverdale as Fangs Fogarty in season two, which started in 2017. Fangs Fogarty became the love interest of another character, Kevin Keller. At first, Drew was only supposed to be in a few episodes. But his character was brought back many times. By season four, Fangs had a big part in the show's story. After being a recurring character for three years, Drew became a main cast member for season five, which aired in 2021. He continued in this role until the show ended in 2023.

Music and Other Projects

Drew Ray Tanner and his Riverdale co-star Vanessa Morgan both love music. They became friends on set and formed a music group called These Girls These Boys. They released their first song, "Sleep When I'm Dead," in May 2020.

In 2019, Drew appeared in the Netflix movie Work It. He played the romantic interest of one of the main characters. For this role, Drew had to do a lot of improvisational acting. This means making up lines and actions on the spot. To get ready for the movie, he followed a strict diet and training plan. He lost nineteen pounds in twenty-one days.

Drew Ray Tanner's Personal Life

Drew Ray Tanner is biracial, meaning he has parents from different racial backgrounds.

Film and Television Roles

Drew Ray Tanner has appeared in many movies and TV shows.

Movies

• 2014: Mom's Day Away as Richie
• 2015: All of My Heart as Rusty
• 2015: Liar, Liar, Vampire as Band Singer
• 2015: Once Upon a Holiday as Concierge
• 2016: Dater's Handbook as Phil
• 2016: Date With Love as Colin Hartling
• 2016: Home as Mirrored Goggles
• 2017: The Birthday Wish as Kian
• 2017: Power Rangers as Young Lover #2
• 2017: Like Cats and Dogs as Tyler
• 2017: All for Love as P.J. Salazar
• 2017: All of My Heart: Inn Love as Rusty
• 2018: Secret Millionaire as Parking Attendant (credited as "Drew Tanner")
• 2020: Work It as Charlie
• 2024: Boot Camp as Axel Chandler
• 2024: Sidelined: QB and Me as Nathan Bryan

Television Shows

• 2011: The Haunting Hour: The Series as Michael (credited as "Drew Tanner")
• 2012: Fairly Legal as Elevator Person #4 (1 episode)
• 2013: Arrow as Rookie (1 episode)
• 2013: Motive as Tyson (1 episode)
• 2015: iZombie as Sam
• 2016: Supernatural as Cliff (1 episode)
• 2017: Supergirl as Student (1 episode)
• 2017: Somewhere Between as Jesse Reed / Jessie Reed (recurring role)
• 2017–2023: Riverdale as Fangs Fogarty (Recurring in Seasons 2–4, Main in Seasons 5-7)
• 2018: You Me Her as Alex (2 episodes)
• 2019: The Order as Todd (1 episode)
• 2020: 50 States of Fright as David Freeman
• 2020: Legends of Tomorrow as Dion/Dionysus

See also

In Spanish: Drew Ray Tanner para niños