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Stuck in quarantine, Outer Banks became our newest Netflix binge, and we’re obsessed. While we are hoping for news that season 2 will be renewed, one thing’s for sure: the show’s young and talented cast has piqued our interest. In particular, Drew Starkey caught our eye for playing the role of the merciless character Rafe Cameron. The convincing performance of Starkey has made us truly despise his character, which speaks a lot about his acting skills.
This ability to evoke such strong feelings from the audience speaks volumes about his talent and range. Drew Starkey is an actor who’s clearly on the rise, and we believe he has a promising future ahead. If you haven’t noticed him yet, now’s the time to keep an eye on this rising star, as he’s bound to take on even more exciting roles in the future.
Drew Starkey Is from North Carolina
Drew Starkey was born on November 4, 1993, to Todd Starkey and Jodi Ballard Hutto. Drew, his brother Logan, and his sisters, Brooke and Mackayla, are natives of Hickory, North Carolina.
Their parents are separated. Jodi Ballard Hutto, now married to one Brian Hutto, is based in Stanley, North Carolina. Todd Starkey, a basketball coach, is currently working at Kent State University in Ohio.
The Starkey kids grew up in North Carolina. But both parents have been present at key moments in their lives.
Drew Starkey graduated from St. Stephens High School where he was a basketball player. He went on to study at Western Carolina University, graduating in 2016.
Starkey Was in Ozark and Love, Simon
At WCU, Starkey earned the inaugural Charles Stancil Stephens-Kudzu Players Endowed Scholarship for students of the School of Stage and Screen academic program, proving that he had the makings of an actor. Even back then he was building his resume with short films.
He made appearances on TV shows, including the Jason Bateman Netflix original, Ozark. While Ozark is set in Missouri, the majority of the show was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia. So, Starkey’s acting pursuits brought him to Atlanta, before he would move to Los Angeles.
After a few more TV appearances, Starkey got his big break in the critically acclaimed 2018 flick, Love, Simon. Although he played a minor role, it did give him visibility. His alma mater and hometown publications were proud to speak of his promising career.
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This role marked Drew Starkey’s rise to fame, who acted in television for the first time in Outer Banks. But before his breakthrough, Starkey had been featured in Scream: The TV Series, where he earned some credits to get noticed in the industry. In Outer Banks, he came into the light. Though set in his home state of North Carolina, the show was principally filmed in South Carolina, where Starkey played Rafe Cameron.
Rafe is an older brother to the Kook Sarah Cameron and the main antagonist. He is an intelligently sly antagonist since he is really the leading cause for the Kooks versus Pogues feud. That being said, Rafe’s grown to be a character that one loves to hate. Highly noted, Starkey’s portrayal of Rafe proves ability in playing this complex gray character.
That is not all for Starkey, though. In addition to his role in Outer Banks, he has a few other exciting projects in post-production lined up for release. His career is on the rise, and without question, Drew Starkey will be one of the actors to watch in the future. With his talent and versatility at hand, he is bound to take up more challenging roles and secure his position in Hollywood.
