Drew Van Acker, an American actor, was born on April 2, 1986, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Medford, New Jersey, where he discovered his passion for acting during his years at Shawnee High School. In addition to acting in school plays, he was active in athletics, playing both lacrosse and soccer. His talent in soccer earned him a scholarship to attend Towson University in Maryland.
While pursuing his studies at Towson—majoring in business—Van Acker enrolled in several theater courses that helped refine his acting abilities. His experiences in college reinforced his interest in the performing arts, leading him to pursue acting professionally. Following graduation, he moved to New York City to explore opportunities in acting before eventually relocating to Los Angeles to further his career.
Van Acker’s acting journey began with his involvement in high school theater productions, where his favorite role was Simba in a school adaptation of “The Lion King.” His early exposure to drama laid the foundation for a future in performance.
In addition to acting, Van Acker briefly pursued a career in modeling. One of his significant modeling breaks came when renowned photographer Bruce Weber selected him for an Abercrombie & Fitch campaign. This opportunity led to appearances in several catalogs and print ads, including work featured in “Return to Paradise” magazine. Despite early challenges in the modeling industry, this visibility contributed to his early recognition.
Drew Van Acker made notable guest appearances in earlier stages of his television career, including roles in ABC’s Greek and Castle, as well as the WB.com digital series The Lake. In 2010, he starred in Cartoon Network’s live-action series Tower Prep, playing the lead role of Ian Archer. Although the show aired for only one season, it helped establish him as a promising young actor.
His pivotal breakthrough came in 2011 when he joined the cast of the hit Freeform series Pretty Little Liars, portraying Jason DiLaurentis. He was cast to replace Parker Bagley in the role starting in the show's second season. The role significantly increased his visibility and popularity, particularly among young audiences.
| Birth Date: | 2 Apr, 1986 |
| Age: | 34 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Television actor Model |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Omaha |
| Education: | Towson University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Twitter Id: | _Drew_Van_Acker |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1 million |
