Gregg Sulkin (born 29 May 1992) is an English actor. He made his television debut in the 2002 miniseries Doctor Zhivago, and his film debut in the 2006 comedy Sixty Six, before gaining early recognition for his leading role in the Disney Channel UK comedy series As the Bell Rings (20072008). Sulkin's breakthrough came with his Hollywood debut in the television series Wizards of Waverly Place (20102012) and its 2013 television film sequel. He also starred in the Disney television film Avalon High (2010).
Following his recurring role in the third season of the thriller series Pretty Little Liars (2012), Sulkin starred in the teen comedy television series Faking It (20142016); the superhero television series Runaways (20172019), in which he portrayed Chase Stein; and Pretty Smart (2021). During this period, he also starred in the independent films White Frog (2012) and Don't Hang Up (2016), as well as in the teen romance films A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (2019) and This Is the Year (2020). Sulkin has since starred in the second season of the BBC war drama series World on Fire (2023) and in Tyler Perry's war film The Six Triple Eight (2024).
Early life Sulkin was born in Westminster, London. He is Jewish and had his Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. He attended Highgate School in North London.
Career Early work (20022009) Sulkin made his acting debut in the 2002 mini-series Doctor Zhivago. He subsequently starred in the comedy Sixty Six, as Bernie Rubens, alongside Helena Bonham Carter, Eddie Marsan and Catherine Tate. Sulkin also played the role of JJ in the Disney Channel comedy, As the Bell Rings, worked on a CBBC children sci-fi show The Sarah Jane Adventures (spin-off of Doctor Who), playing Adam in series 3 two-episode story The Mad Woman in the Attic.
Sulkin was part of Disney Channel's Pass the Plate as Gregg from the UK. He had a recurring guest role on the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place, where he played Alex's love interest Mason Greyback he reprised his role in 4 episodes of season 3 and returned to the series in its fourth season, and through to its finale. Sulkin has also landed a role in the thriller The Heavy.
Breakthrough (20102014) In 2010, he went to New Zealand to film the Disney Channel Original Movie Avalon High, which premiered on 12 November 2010. In an interview with Kyle Martino, aired on Soccer Talk Live on the Fox Soccer Channel in the US, Sulkin announced that he was a fan of Arsenal. Sulkin participated the Disney Channel's Friends for Change Games and was on the Yellow Team.Help People and the Planet, Friends for Change. He reprised his role as Mason Greyback in The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex which premiered on Disney Channel in March 2013.
In 2012, Sulkin starred in the American teen drama series Pretty Little Liars as a recurring character, Wesley Fitzgerald, brother of Ezra Fitz. In February 2013, it was announced that Sulkin would play Julian Fineman in FOX's television adaptation of Lauren Oliver's young adult novel, Delirium. On 8 May, it was reported that Fox has decided not to pick up Delirium.
Since 2014 From 2014 to 2016, Sulkin starred in the MTV comedy Faking It. Sulkin portrayed Liam Booker. Sulkin defeated Victoria Justice on 30 July 2015 episode of Spike's Lip Sync Battle, where he performed "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by The Darkness before donning a wig and going shirtless to perform Kelis's "Milkshake".
Sulkin starred in the leading role of Sam Fuller in the horror-thriller film Don't Hang Up which was released in theatres on 10 February 2017.
Sulkin also played Chase Stein on Runaways, a Hulu series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Personal life Sulkin became an American citizen on 23 May 2018. He retains his British citizenship.
Filmography Film
Year Title Role Notes2006Sixty SixBernie Rubens2009 The HeavyTeen Two2010Avalon HighWill Wagner2011Camilla DickinsonFrank Rowan2012White FrogRandy Goldman2013Another MeDrew2014AffluenzaDylan Carson2015Anti-SocialDee A Mouse TaleThe Dark RodentVoice role; direct-to-DVDYak: The Giant King Flapper Voice role2016Don't Hang UpSam Fuller2017Drink, Slay, LoveJadrien2018Status UpdateDerek Lowe 2019 A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Dominic Wintergarden Direct-to-video2020DeportedLorneThis Is the YearKale2022The ListCooper GrantKeeper of the CupCharlie The ThrowbackRick 2024The Six Triple EightAbram David 2026
Television Year Title Role Notes 2002 Doctor Zhivago Seryozha Miniseries 2006 Man on the Moon Michael Aldrin Television special Pass the Plate Himself 2007–2008 As the Bell Rings JJ Main role 2009 The Sarah Jane Adventures Adam 2 episodes 2010 Avalon High William Wagner Television film 2010–2012 Wizards of Waverly Place Mason Greyback Recurring role (seasons 3–4) 2011 Get the Look Himself The Haunting Hour: The Series Matt Episode: "The Perfect Brother" 2012 Melissa & Joey Haskell Davis 3 episodes Pretty Little Liars Wesley Fitzgerald Recurring role 2013 Delirium Julian Fineman Unsold television pilot The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex Mason Greyback Television special 2014 A Daughter's Nightmare Ben Woods Television film 2014–2016 Faking It Liam Booker Main role 2015 Lip Sync Battle Himself Episode: "Gregg Sulkin vs. Victoria Justice"2016Life in PiecesJakeEpisode: "Prank Assistant Gum Puppy" Young & Hungry Rick Episode: "Young & Assistant" 2017–2019 Runaways Chase Stein Main role 2021 Pretty Smart Grant Main roleArchived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: 2023 Lopez vs Lopez Dr. Bell Episode: "Lopez vs. Cheating" World on Fire David Main role (series 2) 2026 Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Mason GreybackSpecial guest star (season 3); episode: "The Right Stuffie"2027 TBCSeries 3; post-production
Music videos Year Title Artist(s) Notes 2013 "Karma's Not Pretty" Temara Melek 2018 "I'm a Mess" Bebe Rexha 2020 "Crying in the Mirror" Rainford
Awards and nominations Year Awards Category Recipient Result Refs 2015 Teen Choice Awards Choice Summer TV Star: Male Faking It 2016 Teen Choice Awards Choice Summer TV Star: Male Faking It
References
External links
Gregg Sulkin at the Music Television Gregg Sulkin