Shane Coffey

Shane Coffey
Born April 7, 1987 (age 29)
Other names Shane Zwiener
Shane Zwiner
Occupation Actor
Years active 2004–present

Shane Coffey (born April 7, 1987) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Holden Strauss in ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars.

Early life

Coffey grew up in Texas,[1] then studied theater at the University of Southern California. He is a founding member of The Casitas Group, an independent theater company started in 2008, alongside Troian Bellisario.[2]

Career

Coffey's first acting part was playing Patrick for one episode on Summerland alongside Jesse McCartney.[2]

In January 2012, Coffey joined the recurring cast of Pretty Little Liars as Holden Strauss, an old friend of Aria's, who becomes her way of covering when she's actually going to see Ezra Fitz.[3][4]

Coffey also portrayed Jimmy Nash on The Secret Life of the American Teenager. In 2012, he wrapped on a short film called Exiles, a modern rendition of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with a twist.[5]

Coffey and Troian Bellisario, Pretty Little Liars co-star, make music under the name FAMLY.

In 2013, Coffey appeared in an Audi Super Bowl commercial titled Prom.[6]

In 2015, Coffey starred in Lord Huron - "Fool for Love" music video.

Coffey plays a lead role in the 2016 Jason Mamoa film Sugar Mountain, directed by Richard Gray.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Summerland Patrick Episode: "Kicking and Screaming"
2010 The Secret Life of the American Teenager Jimmy Nash 4 episodes
2010 The Whole Truth Zach Sellards Episode: "Pilot"
2011 Hounds from Hell Orson
2011 A Holiday Heist Student
2012–17 Pretty Little Liars Holden Strauss 8 episodes
Recurring role (Season 2) Guest star (Season 3,7)
2012 I Just Want My Pants Back Ethan Episode: "Yoko"
2012 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Pete Moyer Episode: "Trends with Benefits"
2012 Last Man Standing Terrence Episode: "Animal Wrongs"
2012 Perception DJ Pierce Episode: "Kilimanjaro"
2013 Castle Sean Tanner Episode: "The Human Factor"
2013 The Originals Timothy "Tim" 2 Episodes
2013 Grimm Derrick Bryce Episode: "Twelve Days of Krampus" (Part 2)
2014 Starry Eyes Poe
2015 Sugar Mountain Liam West

References

  1. "Talk at Ten Interview: A Modern Take on Romeo and Juliet". Marfa Public Radio. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
  2. 1 2 "Photos: Facts, Bio, Trivia of Pretty Little Liars' Holden, Shane Coffey". Teen.com. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
  3. "Shane Coffey: Headed to Rosewood!". TV Fanatic. 2011-08-26. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
  4. "Alexander Nifong, Shane Coffey to star in 'Pretty Little Liars' - US TV News". Digital Spy. 2011-08-31. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
  5. "Pretty Little Liars Interview: Shane Coffey on Being an "Outcast" - TV Fanatic". Origin.tvfanatic.com. 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
  6. "Shane Coffey & Chuck Hittinger Star in Audi Super Bowl Ad 2013 [Video]". Prettylittleliars.alloyentertainment.com. Retrieved 2013-10-16.

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