Andrew James Trauth (born September 14, 1986) is an American actor and singer. Trauth is known for playing Alan Twitty on ''

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'' and Josh Mankey on ''

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'', both programs which aired on

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. Furthermore, Trauth is a vocalist for the

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trio Mavin, which he formed with his two brothers in 2002. The trio performed the theme song to another Disney Channel property, '' American Dragon: Jake Long''.

Acting career

Trauth is known for playing Alan Twitty on ''

'' and did a guest role in ''

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'' opposite

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and

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. Later he worked with Bell and Brenda Song in an episode of R. L. Stine's show taken from the book series: '' The Nightmare Room'' in the episode "Dear Diary I'm Dead". On the TV show ''

'', Trauth voiced Josh Mankey, a one-time love interest of Kim (voiced by

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). Trauth also made a guest appearance on '' Reba'' as Kyra's 17-year-old date Scott in the episode the "United Front". Trauth starred in the Disney Channel original movie '' You Wish!'' alongside Lalaine Vergara. He has also worked opposite

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in '' Pepper Dennis'' as the title character's younger brother, Mitch. Trauth also appeared in an episode of ''

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'', playing an older brother in the clinic when his little brother gets treated by Dr. House. In 2003, Trauth guest starred on '' 7th Heaven'', in the eighth season episode "Getting to Know You". In 2006, Trauth guest starred on the CBS drama ''

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'', and on the Fox drama ''

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'' in 2009.

Personal life

On February 5, 2014, ''

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'' announced that Trauth became engaged to actress Leah Pipes, after almost three years of dating. They married on December 6, 2014 in

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. Pipes filed for divorce in May 2019 citing "irreconcilable differences."

Filmography

References

External links

Official A. J. Trauth websiteOfficial Mavin website
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