Shane Coffey
| Shane Coffey | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 7, 1987 (age 29) |
| Other names |
Shane Zwiener Shane Zwiner |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Shane Coffey (born April 7, 1987) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Holden Strauss in ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars.
Early life
Coffey grew up in Texas,[1] then studied theater at the University of Southern California. He is a founding member of The Casitas Group, an independent theater company started in 2008, alongside Troian Bellisario.[2]
Career
Coffey's first acting part was playing Patrick for one episode on Summerland alongside Jesse McCartney.[2]
In January 2012, Coffey joined the recurring cast of Pretty Little Liars as Holden Strauss, an old friend of Aria's, who becomes her way of covering when she's actually going to see Ezra Fitz.[3][4]
Coffey also portrayed Jimmy Nash on The Secret Life of the American Teenager. In 2012, he wrapped on a short film called Exiles, a modern rendition of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with a twist.[5]
Coffey and Troian Bellisario, Pretty Little Liars co-star, make music under the name FAMLY.
In 2013, Coffey appeared in an Audi Super Bowl commercial titled Prom.[6]
In 2015, Coffey starred in Lord Huron - "Fool for Love" music video.
Coffey plays a lead role in the 2016 Jason Mamoa film Sugar Mountain, directed by Richard Gray.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Summerland | Patrick | Episode: "Kicking and Screaming" |
| 2010 | The Secret Life of the American Teenager | Jimmy Nash | 4 episodes |
| 2010 | The Whole Truth | Zach Sellards | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2011 | Hounds from Hell | Orson | |
| 2011 | A Holiday Heist | Student | |
| 2012–17 | Pretty Little Liars | Holden Strauss | 8 episodes Recurring role (Season 2) Guest star (Season 3,7) |
| 2012 | I Just Want My Pants Back | Ethan | Episode: "Yoko" |
| 2012 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Pete Moyer | Episode: "Trends with Benefits" |
| 2012 | Last Man Standing | Terrence | Episode: "Animal Wrongs" |
| 2012 | Perception | DJ Pierce | Episode: "Kilimanjaro" |
| 2013 | Castle | Sean Tanner | Episode: "The Human Factor" |
| 2013 | The Originals | Timothy "Tim" | 2 Episodes |
| 2013 | Grimm | Derrick Bryce | Episode: "Twelve Days of Krampus" (Part 2) |
| 2014 | Starry Eyes | Poe | |
| 2015 | Sugar Mountain | Liam West | |
References
- ↑ "Talk at Ten Interview: A Modern Take on Romeo and Juliet". Marfa Public Radio. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
- 1 2 "Photos: Facts, Bio, Trivia of Pretty Little Liars' Holden, Shane Coffey". Teen.com. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
- ↑ "Shane Coffey: Headed to Rosewood!". TV Fanatic. 2011-08-26. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
- ↑ "Alexander Nifong, Shane Coffey to star in 'Pretty Little Liars' - US TV News". Digital Spy. 2011-08-31. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
- ↑ "Pretty Little Liars Interview: Shane Coffey on Being an "Outcast" - TV Fanatic". Origin.tvfanatic.com. 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
- ↑ "Shane Coffey & Chuck Hittinger Star in Audi Super Bowl Ad 2013 [Video]". Prettylittleliars.alloyentertainment.com. Retrieved 2013-10-16.