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Anthony Turpel (born January 26, 2000) is an American actor known for his role as Will in the
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'' (2019). He received a
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nomination for Outstanding Younger Actor for his performance as
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on ''
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'' (2016). Turpel has also appeared in films such as ''Baby Blue'' (2023), ''Culdesac'' (2017), and ''Play Dead'' (2012). In 2020, he gained broader recognition for his portrayal of Felix in Hulu's teen comedy-drama series ''
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''. Additionally, he had a recurring role in episode four of '' Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story'' (2024).


Early life

Anthony Turpel was born on January 26, 2000, in
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, USA. He became interested in acting at a young age and began performing in school plays. Encouraged by his family and teachers, Turpel pursued acting professionally in his early teens. His passion for the craft led him to land several roles in commercials and guest appearances on television series before gaining widespread recognition.


Career

Turpel made his television debut with guest roles in various popular TV shows. One of his early notable appearances was in ''
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'' (2015), a
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sitcom. However, it wasn't until 2016 that he earned significant attention as R.J. Forrester on the long-running
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soap opera ''
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''. He portrayed the character from 2016 to 2018 and became widely recognized for his performance. His portrayal of R.J., the son of Brooke Logan (
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) and Ridge Forrester (
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). Turpel continued to expand his career in television and gained broader recognition in 2020 when he was cast as Felix Weston in the Hulu original series ''
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''. The show is a spin-off of the 2018 film ''
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'' and follows the journey of Victor Salazar as he navigates high school, relationships, and questions of sexual identity. Anthony's character Felix, who is Victor's quirky, loyal, and humorous best friend, quickly became a fan favorite. His role in ''Love, Victor'' earned him praise for his comedic timing and the portrayal of a relatable and endearing character. In 2024, Turpel made his professional stage debut at The Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles, portraying the role of Van in Bert V. Royal’s play, '' Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead''.


Filmography


Film


Television


Awards and nominations


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