{{short description|American actor (born 1996)}} {{Infobox person | name = Austin North | image = Austin North Movieguide Awards (cropped).jpg | alt = | caption = North in early 2014 | birth_name = Austin Michael North | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|7|30}} | birth_place = Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} or {{Death-date and age|death date†|birth date†}} --> | death_place = | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2011–present | notable_works = ''Outer Banks''<br>''I Didn't Do It'' }}
'''Austin Michael North''' (born July 30, 1996) is an American actor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popmania.com/austin-north-valentines-day-interview-i-didnt-do-it-disney/|title=Guess What Hottie Actor Austin North Is Doing For Valentines Day!|website=popmania.com|accessdate=February 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223111559/http://popmania.com/austin-north-valentines-day-interview-i-didnt-do-it-disney/|archive-date=2015-02-23|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/1033465/facts-about-austin-north-of-i-didnt-do-it|title= Celebs 101: 10 Things you didn't know about Austin North|author= |date= 3 April 2014|website=SheKnows.com|accessdate=February 23, 2015}}</ref> He has portrayed the roles of Logan Watson in the original Disney Channel sitcom ''I Didn't Do It'' (2014–2015)<ref>{{cite web|title='I Didn't Do It' Last Episode: Olivia Holt and Austin North Series Canceled After Season 2|url=http://www.classicalite.com/articles/29529/20151016/didn-t-last-episode-olivia-holt-austin-north-series-canceled.htm|author= James Knight |website=classicalite.com|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Exclusive: Austin North Reveals Which Moment From 'I Didn't Do It' Will Always Be His Favorite|url=http://www.twistmagazine.com/posts/austin-north-reveals-which-moment-from-i-didn-t-do-it-is-his-favorite-74295|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020051112/http://www.twistmagazine.com/posts/austin-north-reveals-which-moment-from-i-didn-t-do-it-is-his-favorite-74295|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 20, 2015|website=twistmagazine.com|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> and Topper Thornton in the Netflix<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/rudy-pankow-outerbanks-breakout-actor|title=Get Ready to See a Lot More of Rudy Pankow - L'Officiel|website=www.lofficielusa.com|accessdate=Mar 11, 2021}}</ref> series ''Outer Banks'' (2020–present).
== Early life == North was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Later, he and his family relocated to Atlanta, Georgia.<ref>{{cite news |title='Outer Banks' star Austin North (aka Topper) is from Cincinnati. Here are 7 facts about him |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2023/02/24/outer-banks-who-is-austin-north-aka-topper-thornton-7-facts-about-actor-from-cincinnati-ohio-netflix/69936848007/ |access-date=15 November 2023 |work=The Cincinnati Enquirer}}</ref>
== Career == At the age of fifteen, North began his professional acting career in 2011, when he appeared in several guest star roles in TV Series, including ''Kickin' It'', ''General Hospital'', ''A.N.T. Farm'', ''Jessie'' and ''See Dad Run''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1765622/characters/nm3614131|title=Kickin' It (TV Series 2011–2015) Austin North as Ricky Weaver|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=2023-05-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2450528/characters/nm3614131|title=ANT Farm - Austin North as Holland|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=2023-05-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2382108/characters/nm3614131|title=See Dad Run (TV Series 2012–2019) - Austin North as Dean|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=2023-05-01}}</ref>
In 2014, North was cast to play the main role in the Disney Channel original series ''I Didn't Do It'' opposite Olivia Holt, Piper Curda, Peyton Clark and Sarah Gilman, in which he played the main role of Logan Watson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/07/03/i-didnt-do-it-renewed-for-second-season-by-disney-channel/279338/|title=''I Didn't Do It'' Renewed for Second Season by Disney Channel|work=Zap2it|author=Amanda Kondolojy|date=July 3, 2014|access-date=July 3, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714212055/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/07/03/i-didnt-do-it-renewed-for-second-season-by-disney-channel/279338/|archive-date=July 14, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corusent.com/news/disney-channel-october-2015-programming-highlights/|title=Disney Channel October 2015 Programming Highlights|work=Corus Entertainment|date=October 5, 2015|access-date=October 9, 2015|archive-date=October 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015050505/http://www.corusent.com/news/disney-channel-october-2015-programming-highlights/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://community.foxtel.com.au/t5/Foxtel-Blog/New-this-week-on-Foxtel-Game-of-Thrones-Veep-Silicon-Valley-and/ba-p/12875|title=New This Week on Foxtel|work=Foxtel|author=D Higgins|date=April 4, 2014|access-date=November 4, 2014}}</ref>
In 2018, North was cast to play the main role in the teen comedy streaming series ''All Night'', in which he played the main role of Oz, created by Jason Ubaldi that premiered on May 11, 2018, on Hulu.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|title=Hulu Picks Up, Casts 'All Night' Graduation Comedy Series From AwesomenessTV|url=https://deadline.com/2017/08/hulu-picks-up-all-night-comedy-series-awesomenesstv-1202155433/|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=February 10, 2018|date=August 24, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Otterson|first1=Joe|title=Hulu, AwesomenessTV Partner for High School Comedy Series 'All Night'|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/hulu-awesomenesstv-all-night-1202537956/|website=Variety|access-date=February 10, 2018|date=August 24, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Palmieri|first1=Lea|title='All Night' on Hulu Is The New 'Can't Hardly Wait' of 2018 [EXCLUSIVE]|url=https://decider.com/2018/04/11/all-night-series-hulu-announcement/|website=Decider|access-date=April 30, 2018|date=April 11, 2018}}</ref>
In 2020, North was cast to play the main role in the teen drama ''Outer Banks'' opposite Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Rudy Pankow and Drew Starkey, which he played the antagonist role as Topper, created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke that premiered on Netflix on April 15, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://decider.com/2020/04/15/outer-banks-on-netflix-stream-it-or-skip-it/|title=Stream It Or Skip It: 'Outer Banks' on Netflix, a Lively Teen Drama Bolstered By Action and Adventure|work=Decider|first=John|last=Serba|date=April 15, 2020|access-date=April 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421144910/https://decider.com/2020/04/15/outer-banks-on-netflix-stream-it-or-skip-it/|archive-date=April 21, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/outer-banks-netflix-review/|title=Netflix's Outer Banks Is a Cheesy Teen Thriller That's Low on Thrills|work=Comic Book Resources|last=Bell|first=Josh|date=April 14, 2020|access-date=July 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724184958/https://www.cbr.com/outer-banks-netflix-review/|archive-date=July 24, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/outer-banks-season-2-cast-character-guide/|title=Outer Banks Season 2 Cast & Character Guide|work=Screen Rant|first=Jordan|last=Williams|date=July 30, 2021|access-date=July 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730225917/https://screenrant.com/outer-banks-season-2-cast-character-guide/|archive-date=July 30, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2023, North made his film debut in the romantic drama film ''Beautiful Disaster'' starring Dylan Sprouse and Virginia Gardner, based on Jamie McGuire's 2011 new adult novel of the same name, which was released on April 12, 2023, in which he played role of Shepley Maddox.<ref>{{cite web |title=All the DetailsDylan Sprouse and Virginia Gardner to Return For 'Beautiful Disaster' Sequel 'Beautiful Wedding' |url=https://www.j-14.com/posts/beautiful-disaster-sequel-beautiful-wedding-release-date-cast/ |website=www.j-14.com|date=21 September 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Fresh off the season three premiere of Netflix's hit original series Outer Banks, and a role opposite Dylan Sprouse in the upcoming film Beautiful Disaster, rising actor Austin North is preparing for a breakout year in 2023. |url=https://1883magazine.com/austin-north/ |website=1883magazine.com|date=27 February 2023 }}</ref>
==Personal life == ===Relationships === In 2018, North dated reality television star Sadie Robertson from ''Duck Dynasty'' for four months.<ref>{{cite web|title=Who is Austin North dating? |date=16 June 2020 |url=https://www.popsugar.com/Who-Is-Austin-North-Dating-47551959 |publisher=Pop Sugar}}</ref> After Robertson broke up with North, she said, "We broke up. He's an amazing guy and I wish him all the best. We're friends. It just didn't work out. He actually just texted me the other day and said he was thinking about me and I think that's beautiful. That's how it should be."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Marcus |first1=Emily |title=Sadie Robertson Splits From Boyfriend Austin North After Four Months (Exclusive) |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/sadie-robertson-splits-from-boyfriend-austin-north/ |access-date=16 February 2024 |publisher=US Weekly}}</ref>
=== Alleged assault and subsequent arrest === On 13 February 2024, North was arrested after he allegedly attacked Las Vegas Hospital employees. He allegedly assaulted several nurses and a phlebotomist after entering the emergency room. He was taken into custody and booked for gross misdemeanor battery and was subsequently released on bail.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title='Outer Banks' Star Austin North Arrested After Alleged Attack on Las Vegas Hospital Employees |url=https://people.com/outer-banks-star-austin-north-speaks-out-after-arrest-alleged-attack-vegas-hospital-employees-8584009 |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref>
On 15 February 2024, North addressed the incident on Instagram Story stating: {{Blockquote|text="I am deeply upset by the events that took place in Las Vegas this past week. My friend drove me to the hospital because I thought I was having a heart attack. Several tests were taken, including blood, which came back negative for any drugs or alcohol in my system. I was having a severe anxiety attack. I have very little memory of the events that day at the hospital. I have the utmost respect for healthcare workers and hospital staff. I have battled anxiety on and off for years and this was the most extreme panic attack I've ever had. Going forward, I hope to shed light on this debilitating disorder and send hope to those who have also struggled."<ref name=":0" />}}
== Filmography == {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |+Film |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes |- | 2023 ! scope="row" | ''Beautiful Disaster'' | rowspan="2" | Shepley Maddox |<ref>{{cite web |title='Beautiful Disaster' Full Trailer with Virginia Gardner & Dylan Sprouse |url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/beautiful-disaster-full-trailer-with-virginia-gardner-dylan-sprouse/ |website=www.firstshowing.net|date=9 February 2023 }}</ref> |- | 2024 ! scope="row" | ''Beautiful Wedding'' |<ref>{{cite web |title=Dylan Sprouse and Virginia Gardner Return for a Honeymoon in 'Beautiful Wedding' Trailer (Exclusive) |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/dylan-sprouse-virginia-gardner-return-120000145.html |website=ca.sports.yahoo.com|date=13 September 2023 }}</ref> |- | 2024 ! scope="row" | ''One Fast Move'' | Cody | <ref>{{cite web|last=Grobar|first=Matt|title='One Fast Move': Maia Reficco, Edward James Olmos & Austin North Board Motorcycle Racing Pic From Gulfstream Pictures And Luber Roklin|date=August 11, 2022|website=Deadline Hollywood|url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/one-fast-move-adds-maia-reficco-edward-james-olmos-austin-north-1235090281/|accessdate=June 16, 2023}}</ref> |- |}
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |+Television |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes |- | 2011 ! scope="row" | ''Kickin' It'' | Ricky Weaver | Episode: "Ricky Weaver"<ref>{{cite web |title=Who KnewCelebrities Who Guest-Starred in 'Kickin' It' Before They Were Famous: Jack Griffo and More |url=https://www.j-14.com/posts/10-celebrities-you-didn-t-know-guest-starred-on-kickin-it-72881/ |website=www.j-14.com|date=31 October 2022 }}</ref> |- | 2012 ! scope="row" | ''General Hospital'' | Bodhi | Uncredited |- | 2012 ! scope="row" | ''A.N.T. Farm'' | Holland | Episode: "MutANT Farm II" |- | 2013 ! scope="row" | ''See Dad Run'' | Dean | Episode: "See Dad Play Hard to Get"<ref>{{cite web |title=Austin North On Set Of "See Dad Run" With Ryan Newman 11/2/12! (@AustinNorth55 @RyRyNewman) |url=https://alexisjoyvipaccess.com/2012/11/03/austin-north-on-set-of-see-dad-run-with-ryan-newman-11212-austinnorth55-ryrynewman/ |website=alexisjoyvipaccess.com|date=3 November 2012 }}</ref> |- | 2014–15 ! scope="row" | ''I Didn't Do It'' | rowspan=2|Logan Watson | Main role; 39 episodes |- | 2015 ! scope="row" | ''Jessie'' | Special guest star; Episode: "The Ghostest with the Mostest" |- | 2018 ! scope="row" | ''All Night'' | Oz | Main role; 4 episodes |- | 2020–present ! scope="row" | ''Outer Banks'' | Topper Thornton | Main role |}
== References == {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|3614131}} * {{Twitter}} * {{URL|austinnorth.com|Official website}}
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