Casey Cott is the son of Matt Rick, an investment manager and former fighter pilot in the Air Force and Lori Cott. There isn’t much information about his parents on the internet as he likes to keep his personal life away from the limelight.
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Casey Cott’s acting career kicked off in his hometown of Ohio, where he graced the local theatre scene with performances in productions like Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and Romeo and Juliet. Upon moving to Pittsburgh for school, he immersed himself in the regional theatre scene, showcasing his talents in both university productions and professional theatre.
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In 2014, Cott starred in a production of Parade at the New Hazlett Theater in Pittsburgh, foreshadowing the promising career that awaited him. His involvement in a 2016 concert reading of Stephen Schwartz’s musical project, The Prince of Egypt, marked another significant milestone in his burgeoning career.
On March 12, 2016, during his final year at Carnegie Mellon, Casey Cott secured the role of Kevin Keller on the hit CW drama series Riverdale. Notably, Kevin Keller is the first openly gay character in the history of Archie Comics, making Cott’s portrayal groundbreaking. Initially auditioning for other roles, Cott’s magnetic presence and talent earned him the pivotal role, eventually leading to his promotion as a series regular for the show’s second season.
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