Erik Flynn StocklinKumar, Vandhana. "Colleen Ballinger’s Husband: Erik Stocklin and Her Pregnancy", Otakukart, May 19, 2021 (born September 24, 1982) is an American actor. He is known for his recurring roles on television series such as Mistresses, Stalker and Good Trouble, and for his leading role in the Netflix original series Haters Back Off.Clarendon, Dan. "Miranda Sings Star Colleen Ballinger Is Engaged and Expecting First Child", US Magazine, June 29, 2018, accessed October 9, 2018
Early life and career Erik Flynn Stocklin was born in Freehold, New Jersey."Erik Stocklin", TV Guide, accessed June 13, 2018 He attended Southern Connecticut State University and earned a bachelor's degree in theatre in 2007.Didymus, John Thomas. "Erik Stocklin on Lucifer: Who is actor playing Julian McCaffrey?", MonstersandCritics.com, May 8, 2019 While in college, he played for four summers with the Elm Shakespeare Company in New Haven, Connecticut. He also trained at the Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City. In 2008, he moved to California.
Stocklin has played leading roles in feature films including Donner Pass (2011) and The Bad Guys (2015).McNary, Dave. "Topher Grace’s ‘Opening Night’ Set for Fall Release", Variety, June 30, 2016; and Sneider, Jeff. "The Bad Guys Trailer Finds Stalker Star Opening Old Wounds", TheWrap, October 12, 2015, accessed October 10, 2018Caprilozzi, Christine. "Donner Pass interview with Erik Stocklin" , Horror News Network, February 22, 2012, accessed October 10, 2018 He also appeared on television in recurring roles on Mistresses (2013) and Stalker (2014–2015),Maddison, Jacqueline. "Rising Hollywood Stars: Erik Stocklin", Beverley Hills Magazine, May 23, 2017, accessed October 10, 2018 and he guest-starred on The Vampire Diaries (2011), Bones (2014) and Timeless (2018), among others.LaCroix, Emy. "Colleen Ballinger AKA Miranda Sings' Baby Daddy Erik Stocklin Is 'Not an Internet Person' but She Doesn't Mind", Life & Style, July 3, 2018, accessed October 10, 2018 He has also appeared in national commercials for Marmot, Apple, Hyundai, Mazda and McDonald's.
In 2016 and 2017, he co-starred in the Netflix series Haters Back Off as Patrick Mooney, Miranda's love interest, opposite series creator Colleen Ballinger, whom he married in 2018.Andreeva, Nellie. "Haters Back Off Canceled by Netflix After 2 Seasons", December 1, 2017, accessed June 7, 2018Griffin, Louise. "Miranda Sings star Colleen Ballinger casually announces she secretly got married this year and everyone is shook", Metro, 30 December 2018 Stocklin appeared in two 2019 episodes of the Netflix series Lucifer. In 2021, Stocklin and Ballinger, began a weekly podcast titled Relax! with Colleen and Erik."Miranda Sings' Creator Colleen Ballinger and Husband Erik Stocklin Launch New Podcast for Audioboom", AllAccess.com, January 5, 2021; and Spangler, Todd. "Colleen Ballinger Reveals She’s Pregnant With Twins", Variety, May 21, 2021 In 2021 and 2022, he played Matt in the television series Good Trouble."What to Watch on Wednesday: The Challenge: Double Agents heads for the finish line", Entertainment Weekly, April 21, 2021
Personal life Stocklin began dating Colleen Ballinger, his co-star from Haters Back Off, by early 2018.D'Aluisio, Alexandra. "Colleen Ballinger Confirms She's Dating Haters Back Off Co-Star Erik Stocklin" , Clevver Media, June 12, 2018; and Adams, Lauren. "Surprise! Colleen Ballinger and Erik Stocklin are dating!", Girlfriend.com, June 14, 2018, accessed October 10, 2018Quinn, Dave. "A Proposal and a Pregnancy! Miranda Sings' Colleen Ballinger Reveals She's Engaged and Expecting", People, June 29, 2018 The couple wed later the same year. They have three children.Etienne, Vanessa. "Colleen Ballinger Reveals Names of Newborn Twins: 'Can't Wait to Bring Them Home'", People, November 18, 2021
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2010 First Day Gregg 8 episodes Krog Loudmouth Pilot 2011 The Vampire Diaries Stevie 1 episode Donner Pass Thomas Movie Sick Day Adrian ShortBettinger, Brendan. "Trailers for New ABC Dramas 666 Park Avenue, Last Resort, Nashville, Mistresses, Red Widow, and Zero Hour", Collider.com, May 15, 2012 2012 Nesting Ben Movie Let's Big Happy Ryan 3 episodes (composer credit for 1 episode) 2013 Grey Sheep Paul Movie Mistresses Sam Grey 13 episodes 2014 Bones Noah Gummersall 1 episode 2014–2015 Stalker Perry Whitley 13 episodes 2015 The Bad Guys Noah Movie Major Crimes Brad Powell 1 episode"Erik Stocklin" , TV.com, accessed October 10, 2018 2016 Criminal Minds Brian Philips 1 episode 2016–2017 Haters Back Off Patrick Mooney Main role, 16 episodes 2017 Girlboss Dr. Josh 1 episode 2018 Timeless John Hinckley Jr. 1 episode"Who Plays Reagan Assassin John Hinckley Jr. on Timeless?", 2Paragraphs.com, May 6, 2018, accessed June 12, 2020 High Voltage Zach MovieEllwood Hughes, Pip. "Hollow Body VOD Review", Entertainment-Focus.com, September 23, 2018, accessed June 12, 2020 2019 Lucifer Julian McCaffrey 2 episodes Miranda Sings Live... Your Welcome Patrick Mooney Netflix Special 2020 Man Camp Kevin Video on Demand MovieWalsh, Michael. "Man Camp Is Better Than Its Title Would Suggest", Nerdist Industries, April 17, 20202021 Good Trouble Matt 13 episodesTBAAlive (II)Scott KaneTV movie
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Stocklin's acting reel (2014)