Jayson Warner Smith is an American actor who is best known for portraying Gavin in the television series '' The Walking Dead''. He is also known for his role in ''

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Early life and career

Smith was born in Atlanta. He started in theatre at age nine. He also teaches acting in Atlanta. In 2010, he finally scored a larger supporting role in a Hollywood film. He has performed in supporting roles in films and TV shows such as the 2011 remake of ''Footloose'', ''Anchorman II'', ''The Vampire Diaries'', ''99 Homes'', ''Mississippi Grind'', ''42'', and Fox's ''Sleepy Hollow''. In addition to those credits, Smith is known for his portrayal of death-row inmate Wendall Jelks on Sundance TV's ''Rectify''. Beginning in 2015, Smith performed in supporting roles in the films ''The Book of Love'', ''Christine'', ''The Birth of a Nation'', and ''American Made''. Atlanta remains his home and he lives in Athens, GA with his wife Lisa. He is best known for portraying Gavin, an antagonistic character from the horror television series '' The Walking Dead.''

Filmography

Film

Television

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Jayson Warner Living people American male television actors American male film actors Male actors from Atlanta Year of birth missing (living people)