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Gregg Sulkin
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Sulkin at the 2014 PaleyFest Fall TV Premiere presentation for MTV's Faking It
Born (1992-05-29) 29 May 1992 (age 33)
London, England
Citizenship
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Education Highgate School
Occupation Actor
Years active 2002–present

Gregg Sulkin (born May 29, 1992) is an actor from England and America. He first appeared on TV in 2002 in a show called Doctor Zhivago. His first movie was the comedy Sixty Six in 2006.

Gregg became well-known for his role in the Disney Channel comedy series As the Bell Rings from 2007 to 2008. He became even more famous when he starred in the TV series Wizards of Waverly Place (2010–2012) and its movie The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex in 2013. He also played a main role in the Disney movie Avalon High (2010).

Later, Gregg had a role in the thriller series Pretty Little Liars in 2012. He then starred in other TV shows like Faking It (2014–2016) and Marvel's Runaways (2017–2019), where he played Chase Stein. He also appeared in Pretty Smart in 2021. Gregg has also been in movies like White Frog (2012), Don't Hang Up (2016), A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (2019), and This Is the Year (2020). More recently, he was in the war drama World on Fire (2023) and the war film The Six Triple Eight (2024).

Gregg's Early Life

Gregg Sulkin was born in London, England. He is Jewish. He had his Bar Mitzvah ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Gregg went to Highgate School in North London.

Acting Career Highlights

Starting Out (2002–2009)

Gregg's first acting job was in the TV mini-series Doctor Zhivago in 2002. After that, he starred in the comedy movie Sixty Six. In this film, he played Bernie Rubens alongside famous actors like Helena Bonham Carter.

He also played JJ in the Disney Channel comedy As the Bell Rings. Gregg also appeared in a CBBC children's sci-fi show called The Sarah Jane Adventures. This show is a spin-off from Doctor Who. He played a character named Adam in two episodes.

Gregg was also part of Disney Channel's Pass the Plate show, representing the UK. He had a recurring role on the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place. He played Mason Greyback, who was Alex's love interest. He appeared in many episodes of the show's later seasons. Gregg also had a role in the thriller movie The Heavy.

Becoming Famous (2010–2014)

In 2010, Gregg traveled to New Zealand to film the Disney Channel Original Movie Avalon High. This movie first aired on November 12, 2010. Gregg also took part in the Disney Channel's Friends for Change Games, where he was on the Yellow Team.

He returned to his role as Mason Greyback in The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex. This TV special premiered on Disney Channel in March 2013. In 2012, Gregg also starred in the American teen drama series Pretty Little Liars. He played Wesley Fitzgerald, who was the brother of Ezra Fitz.

Recent Work (Since 2014)

From 2014 to 2016, Gregg starred in the MTV comedy show Faking It. In this series, he played the character Liam Booker.

Gregg also had a main role as Sam Fuller in the horror-thriller movie Don't Hang Up. This movie was released in theaters on February 10, 2017. He also played Chase Stein on Runaways. This was a Hulu series that is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Gregg's Personal Life

Gregg Sulkin became an American citizen on May 23, 2018. He still has his British citizenship as well.

Film and Television Roles

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Sixty Six Bernie Rubens
2009 The Heavy Teen Two
2010 Avalon High Will Wagner
2011 Camilla Dickinson Frank Rowan
2012 White Frog Randy Goldman
2013 Another Me Drew
2014 Affluenza Dylan Carson
2015 Anti-Social Dee
A Mouse Tale The Dark Rodent Voice role; direct-to-DVD
Yak: The Giant King Flapper Voice role
2016 Don't Hang Up Sam Fuller
2017 Drink, Slay, Love Jadrien
2018 Status Update Derek Lowe
2019 A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Dominic Wintergarden Direct-to-video
2020 Deported Lorne
This Is the Year Kale
2022 The List Cooper Grant
Keeper of the Cup Charlie
The Throwback Rick
2024 The Six Triple Eight Abram David

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2002 Doctor Zhivago Seryozha Miniseries
2006 Man on the Moon Michael Aldrin Television special
Pass the Plate Himself
2007–2008 As the Bell Rings JJ Main role
2009 The Sarah Jane Adventures Adam 2 episodes
2010 Avalon High William Wagner Television film
2010–2012 Wizards of Waverly Place Mason Greyback Recurring role (seasons 3–4)
2011 Get the Look Himself
The Haunting Hour: The Series Matt Episode: "The Perfect Brother"
2012 Melissa & Joey Haskell Davis 3 episodes
Pretty Little Liars Wesley Fitzgerald Recurring role
2013 Delirium Julian Fineman Unsold television pilot
The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex Mason Greyback Television special
2014 A Daughter's Nightmare Ben Woods Television film
2014–2016 Faking It Liam Booker Main role
2015 Lip Sync Battle Himself Episode: "Gregg Sulkin vs. Victoria Justice"
2016 Life in Pieces Jake Episode: "Prank Assistant Gum Puppy"
Young & Hungry Rick Episode: "Young & Assistant"
2017–2019 Runaways Chase Stein Main role
2021 Pretty Smart Grant Main role
2023 Lopez vs Lopez Dr. Bell Episode: "Lopez vs. Cheating"
World on Fire David Main role (series 2)

Music Videos

Year Title Artist(s) Notes
2013 Karma's Not Pretty Temara Melek
2018 I'm a Mess Bebe Rexha
2020 Crying in the Mirror Rainford

Awards and Nominations

Year Awards Category Recipient Result Refs
2015 Teen Choice Awards Choice Summer TV Star: Male Faking It Nominated
2016 Teen Choice Awards Choice Summer TV Star: Male Faking It Nominated

See also

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