Drew Seeley facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Drew Seeley
Seeley during the High School Musical: The Concert tour
Born	Andrew Michael Edgar Seeley (1982-04-30) April 30, 1982 (age 43) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Occupation	Actor singer dancer
Years active	1999–present
Spouse(s)	Amy Paffrath ​ (m. 2013)​
Children	1
Musical career
Genres	Dance-pop R&B
Labels	TweenPower Entertainment Drewzilla

Andrew Michael Edgar Seeley, born on April 30, 1982, is a talented actor, singer, and dancer from Canada. He has recorded many popular songs for the Walt Disney Company. Drew started dancing when he was a child in Ontario before moving to Florida as a preteen.

Drew Seeley's Early Life and Family

Drew Seeley grew up in Toronto, Canada, and quickly fell in love with performing. He was once part of a boy band called Nu Ground. He also performed in a big musical show called Show Boat for a year.

In 2005, Drew started working with a well-known music producer named Ray Cham. Together, they wrote a song called "Get'cha Head in the Game." This song was even nominated for a special award called a Creative Arts Primetime Emmy for Best Original Music and Lyrics.

Drew is married to actress and comedian Amy Paffrath. They have one daughter, who was born in 2019. In the same year, Drew also became a citizen of the United States.

Drew Seeley's Career Highlights

Early Films and Music (2004–2010)

Drew Seeley performing with Vanessa Hudgens.

In 2004, Drew Seeley appeared in the Disney Channel movie Stuck in the Suburbs. He played a hotel employee in the film.

In 2005, Drew and producer Ray Cham wrote "Get'cha Head in the Game" for the High School Musical soundtrack. This song was very popular and helped the soundtrack sell millions of copies. It also earned them an Emmy nomination.

Drew also auditioned for the role of Troy Bolton in the first High School Musical movie. While Zac Efron got the part, Drew became the singing voice for Troy. His voice was mixed with Zac's in the movie. Drew also took Zac Efron's place on the High School Musical: The Concert tour. He performed in front of huge crowds across North America and Latin America. You can hear Drew's voice on the movie soundtracks and the stage musical recordings.

Drew continued to work with Disney on many projects. He sang on albums like Disneymania 5, Disneymania 6, and Disney Channel Holiday. He also sang a duet called "Dance with Me" with Mexican singer Belinda for The Cheetah Girls 2 soundtrack. This song was played often on the Disney Channel and Radio Disney. Drew even appeared in Belinda's music video for "Ni Freud ni tu mamá".

In 2008, Drew sang on The Chipmunks' album Undeniable. He sang an updated version of "Shake Your Groove Thing" with Alvin and his friends. Drew also appeared in the Hallmark Channel movie Claire and the film Fly Kidz. For Fly Kidz, he helped write and produce the music. He also wrote and performed music for the Disney Channel movie Jump In!, starring Corbin Bleu and Keke Palmer.

Drew starred alongside Selena Gomez in Another Cinderella Story. He played a pop star named Joey Parker. Drew wrote and performed four songs for the movie and made music videos for his hit song, "New Classic."

In 2009, Drew played Prince Eric in the Broadway musical The Little Mermaid. He also had a main role in the horror movie The Shortcut. In 2010, Drew starred in the Hallmark Channel movie Freshman Father.

Recent Projects and Performances (2011–Present)

Drew Seeley released his album The Resolution on April 5, 2011. To support the album, he went on a tour across the country, performing his own songs. He also sang a song for the Disney Channel show Shake It Up. This song, "Dance for Life," was a duet with Adam Hicks and featured a dance routine by the Jabbawockeez. "Dance for Life" was included on the Shake It Up: Break It Down soundtrack. Another one of Drew's songs, "It's Always Been You," was used as the theme for the 2011 Hallmark Channel movie Crown for Christmas.

In March 2012, the movie I Kissed a Vampire was released, starring Drew alongside Lucas Grabeel. In June 2012, he appeared in the Lifetime movie "Talhotblond." Drew has also released music videos for his songs "Beautiful" and "Into The Fire." He recorded a song called "I Do" for the third Shake It Up soundtrack, Shake It Up: I Love Dance.

In 2013, Drew filmed a new movie called Lovestruck: The Musical for ABC Family. He played "Young Ryan" and sang his version of Usher's "DJ's Got Us Fallin’ in Love." Drew also co-wrote and performed "Here & Now," which became the theme song for ABC Family's spring promotions. This song was part of Drew's dance-pop music collection released in April 2013. From 2014 to 2017, Drew played "Bob Gaudio" in the US tour of the musical Jersey Boys.

In 2022, Drew recorded the song "Fire" for the web series Rainbow High, which is based on dolls.

Drew Seeley has also been very involved in benefit concerts for Hold On Til Dawn. This group helps support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). On September 23, 2023, Drew performed at a concert in Massachusetts, with all the money raised going to the AFSP. He also performed at another benefit concert on January 26, 2025, in Florida. This concert featured a reunion of the pop duo MKTO. Drew's work with Hold On Til Dawn shows his dedication to helping with mental health through music.

Drew Seeley's Film Appearances

Drew Seeley's Television Roles

Drew Seeley's Web Series Appearances

Drew Seeley on Stage

Drew Seeley's Music Albums

Drew Seeley has released several studio albums:

• ~DS~ (2006)
• The Resolution (2011)
• Downtime (2018)

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Drew Seeley para niños