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's science fiction series ''

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'',

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in the biopic '' Love and Mercy'' (2014), Carson in the thriller '' Careful What You Wish For'' (2015), and Tyler Stone in

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's comedy series '' Resident Advisors''. Rogers had a recurring role as Evan Chapin in the

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series ''

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'', and previously starred as Caleb Haas in ABC's drama-thriller series '' Quantico''.

Early life

Rogers was born in

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, to John and Susan Rogers. He has four siblings: one older sister, two older brothers, and one younger brother. Rogers attended West Chester East High School. When he was eighteen, he moved to

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, to pursue an acting career.

Career

Rogers made a guest appearance in an episode of the

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drama series '' Memphis Beat''. In 2012, he played Scott Thomas, a flamboyant member of Clover High's drama department, in the film '' Struck by Lightning''. In 2013, Rogers co-starred as Henry Iris in the film '' Crazy Kind of Love'', which is also known as ''Long Time Gone''. He then landed a television role as Danny Matheson in the

drama series ''

''. In 2014, Rogers appeared in a biographical film about the life of singer-songwriter

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, '' Love and Mercy''. The following year, Rogers co-starred in the independent thriller film '' Careful What You Wish For'' (2015), alongside

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. That same year, he had a main role in the

comedy series '' Resident Advisors'' as Tyler Stone. Also in 2015, Rogers was cast in ABC's thriller series '' Quantico'', portraying

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recruit Caleb Haas. In 2017, Rogers had a recurring role as Smitty in the fifth season of Showtime's crime drama series ''

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''. On April 2, 2018, it was announced by Deadline, that Rogers was promoted to a series regular role, ahead of the premiere of the sixth season of ''

''.

Personal life

Rogers dated ''

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'' star Lucy Hale, which was revealed by her in an interview with ''

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''. In July 2013, it was rumored that the couple had ended their relationship after 3 months.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rogers, Graham 1990 births 21st-century American male actors American male child actors American male film actors American male television actors Living people Male actors from Pennsylvania People from West Chester, Pennsylvania