Austin Amelio (born April 27, 1988) is an American actor and professional skateboarder best known for his role as Dwight in The Walking Dead (2015–2018), its spin-off Fear the Walking Dead (2019–2023), and his role as Nesbit in Everybody Wants Some!! (2016).
Early life Amelio was born in Austin, Texas.
Career
Amelio began his career in an array of short films. His most notable roles are Dwight on The Walking Dead and Nesbit in Everybody Wants Some!!.
Personal life Skateboarding background Amelio was an avid skateboarder, filming a part in and around Austin, Texas, for The Devil's Toy (2011). He was sponsored by No Comply Skate Shop and briefly received free product from Osiris shoes as a flow-sponsored rider. Amelio at one point solicited sponsorship from Karl Watson's Organika brand, also receiving a free deck and some lasting advice from the senior Bay Area skateboarder. In April 2017, Amelio appeared on The Nine Club skateboarding podcast hosted by Chris Roberts, Roger Bagley, and Kelly Hart. He was previously interviewed by Transworld Skateboarding.
Filmography Film
Year Film Role Notes 2016 Everybody Wants Some!! Nesbit 2017 Song to Song BV's Brother 2019 Mercy Black Will Nylund 2020 Holler Hark 2021 No Future Preston 2023 Hit Man Jasper 2024 The Reunion Matt Corcoran 2025 Bunnylovr John Broke Nervous Cowboy2026 The Weight Rankin Family Movie Hokum The Conquistador 2027 Post-production Post-production TBA Red McHale Post-production
Television Year Title Role Notes 2014 Deliverance Creek Soldier Television film 2015–2018 The Walking Dead Dwight Recurring, 4 episodes (season 6)Also starring, 18 episodes (seasons 7–8) 2019–2023 Fear the Walking Dead Main cast, 36 episodes (seasons 5–8) 2019–2021 Ride with Norman Reedus Himself Guest appearance; 2 episode 2019 Stumptown Jack Feeney Episode: "Missed Connections" 2025–present When Nobody Sees Us Andrew Taylor Main Cast
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