Andrew “Drew” Roy was born on May 16, 1986, in Clanton, Alabama. During his early years at Chilton County High School, Drew initially aspired to pursue a career in medicine. He graduated at the top of his class, demonstrating strong academic promise. However, his interests gradually shifted toward acting—a passion he decided to follow beyond his hometown.
With a desire to establish himself in the entertainment industry, Roy moved to Los Angeles, California. During his initial time in the city, he stayed with friends who were members of a band and took on small jobs, including selling candy, to make ends meet. His perseverance paid off when he secured his first film role in the 2006 movie Curse of Pirate Death, followed by a part in the 2007 short film Blink.
Drew gained early recognition with his appearance in the TV show Greek in 2007, where he played an Omega Chi pledge. His performance earned positive notices from both critics and viewers. In 2009, he portrayed Travis Benjamin on Lincoln Heights, and from 2009 to 2010, he took on the recurring role of Griffin in the popular teen show iCarly. However, it was his portrayal of Jesse, Hannah's recurring love interest in Hannah Montana, that garnered him widespread attention and made him a teenage heartthrob.
While continuing his work in television, Roy also appeared in several films and shorts, including Tag (2009), Running Up That Hill (2013), and Dissonance (2014). His performance as Doobie in the comedy Costa Rican Summer added to his list of diverse roles. A notable film role came in 2010 when he played stable owner Seth Hancock in Disney’s sports drama Secretariat.
