{{Short description|American actor (born 1981)}} {{about|the actor|the scientist|Randy Wayne (biologist)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=November 2020}} {{Infobox person | name = Randy Wayne | image = Randy Wayne.jpg | imagesize = | caption = Randy Wayne | birth_name = Randy Wayne Frederick | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|08|07}} | birth_place = Moore, Oklahoma, U.S. | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2002–present | spouse = | website = }}
'''Randy Wayne Frederick''' (born August 7, 1981) is an American actor.
==Life and career== Wayne was born and raised in Moore, Oklahoma. He attended Moore High School and Campbellsville University.<ref name="uplifting">{{cite web|url=http://www.uptv.com/tv/actor/randy-wayne|title=Randy Wayne|publisher=Uplifting Entertainment|access-date=October 27, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192942/http://www.uptv.com/tv/actor/randy-wayne|archive-date=October 29, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Campus Circle">{{cite web|last=Fasehum|first=Sola|title=Randy Wayne: Dancing to the Beat of His Own Drum|url=http://www.campuscircle.com/review.cfm?r=14433|work=Campus Circle|access-date=October 27, 2013|date=December 13, 2011}}</ref>
He appeared on the 2002 season of the British reality show ''Shipwrecked'', which led to guest appearances on the television shows ''The Closer'', ''Huff'', ''NCIS'', ''Jack & Bobby'', and ''Numbers'' as well as a series regular role as the not-so-bright teenager Jeff Fenton on the 2006 ABC sitcom ''Sons & Daughters''. In 2006, Wayne starred as Robbie Zirpollo in the film ''The Surfer King''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The-Surfer-King - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/346343/The-Surfer-King/overview|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325114047/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/346343/The-Surfer-King/overview|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 25, 2016|department=Movies & TV Dept.|work=The New York Times|author=Jason Buchanan|year=2016|access-date=September 13, 2015}}</ref>
He is most famous for his portrayal of Luke Duke in the film ''The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Film Freak Central - The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007) [Unrated] - DVD|url=http://www.filmfreakcentral.net/ffc/2015/07/the-dukes-of-hazzard-the-beginning.html|website=filmfreakcentral.net|access-date=September 13, 2015}}</ref> Since then he has starred in numerous independent features including the gay-themed drama ''Dream Boy'', ''Grizzly Park'', and ''Foreign Exchange''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Randy Wayne - Filmography - Movies & TV - NYTimes.com|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movies/person/470335/Randy-Wayne/filmography|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325144235/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/person/470335/Randy-Wayne/filmography|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 25, 2016|department=Movies & TV Dept.|work=The New York Times|year=2016|access-date=September 13, 2015}}</ref> He also portrayed Michael in ''The Haunting of Molly Hartley'', ''The Last Hurrah'', and ''Ghost Town'' (a 2009 Syfy Channel horror film, not to be confused with the 2008 Ricky Gervais film of the same name).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Randy Wayne {{!}} Biography and Filmography {{!}} 1981|url=http://indie.hollywood.com/celebrities/randy-wayne-57540446/|access-date=September 13, 2015|first=Hollywood.com|last=Staff|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060034/http://indie.hollywood.com/celebrities/randy-wayne-57540446/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He starred in the lead role of Jake Taylor in ''To Save a Life'', which was released to theaters on January 22, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|title=To Save A Life - Official Movie Site - Now available on Blu-ray & DVD - To Save A Life Movie|url=http://tosavealifemovie.com/index.php|website=tosavealifemovie.com|access-date=September 13, 2015|archive-date=January 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104171756/http://tosavealifemovie.com/index.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> Wayne also starred as Duffy in the film ''Frat Party''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Frat Party (Unrated) on iTunes|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/frat-party-unrated/id371846773|website=iTunes|access-date=September 13, 2015}}</ref>
He starred opposite Matthew Modine in the 20th Century Fox film, ''The Trial'', released in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Trial|url=http://thetrial-themovie.com/cast.php|website=thetrial-themovie.com|access-date=September 13, 2015}}</ref> His latest appearance was on ''Talent'', a web series from the producers of ''Pretty Little Liars'', as Gabe on www.thetalentshow.com. He also guest starred on ''The Secret Life of the American Teenager'' as Frank for four episodes. Wayne also appeared on ''The Lying Game'' as Justin Miller, a boy that Laurel was seriously dating but broke up with because he was using Laurel to get revenge on her father, Ted, a surgeon who operated on his mother that died on the operating table.<ref>[http://www.themortonreport.com/entertainment/television/the-lying-games-randy-wayne-hunk-with-a-heart/ "The Lying Game's Randy Wayne: Hunk With a Heart"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032520/http://www.themortonreport.com/entertainment/television/the-lying-games-randy-wayne-hunk-with-a-heart/ |date=December 1, 2017 }} ''The Morton Report''. Retrieved February 2, 2017.</ref>
In 2011, Wayne starred as Dick in the film ''Cougar Hunting''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cougar Hunting {{!}} Film Review {{!}} Slant Magazine| website=Slant Magazine | date=April 18, 2011 |url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/cougar-hunting|access-date=September 13, 2015}}</ref> He also starred in the 2011 film ''Honey 2'' co-starring Katerina Graham.<ref>{{Citation|title=Watch Honey 2 () online - Amazon Video|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0071MQ52M?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0|access-date=September 13, 2015}}</ref> In 2011, he played a side character named 'Matt' in HBO's ''True Blood'' for two episodes. In 2012, Wayne starred as a young skater named Caleb in the film ''Hardflip''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hardflip Movie|url=http://www.hardflipmovie.com/cast.php|website=hardflipmovie.com|access-date=September 13, 2015}}</ref> He also starred as Johnny in the horror film ''Hold Your Breath'' co-starring Katrina Bowden.<ref>{{Cite web|title=#HOLDYOURBREATH The Movie|url=http://holdyourbreathmovie.com/|website=holdyourbreathmovie.com|access-date=September 13, 2015}}</ref> Wayne had a role as Luke in the film ''Heart of the Country''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Heart of the Country - Christian Movie Film on DVD Jana Kramer - CFDb|url=http://www.christianfilmdatabase.com/review/heart-of-the-country/|access-date=September 13, 2015|archive-date=August 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817055820/https://www.christianfilmdatabase.com/review/heart-of-the-country/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2013, he starred as Cyrus Rothwell in the crime film ''The Freemason''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Click Here to support The Freemason Feature Film|url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-freemason-feature-film#/story|website=Indiegogo|access-date=September 13, 2015}}</ref> In 2014, Wayne had roles in the films ''Android Cop,'' where he played the role of Android Cop and ''Mantervention''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Randy Wayne - Fandango|url=http://www.fandango.com/randywayne/overview/p470335|website=Fandango|access-date=September 13, 2015}}</ref>
In 2015, Wayne starred as Mike in the horror film ''Paranormal Island'' co-starring Briana Evigan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paranormal Island on iTunes|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/paranormal-island/id1019259253|website=iTunes|access-date=September 13, 2015}}</ref> He also starred as Joel Gilbert in the family-friendly film ''The Ivy League Farmer''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.rfdtv.com/story/35848312/special-movie-premiere-ivy-league-farmer#.WdRXMltSzs0|title=Special Movie Premiere: "Ivy League Farmer"|access-date=October 4, 2017|language=en}}</ref> In 2016, Wayne starred as Collin Jenkins in the thriller film ''Cassidy Way'' co-starring Christopher Rich''.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cassidywaymovie.com/|title=Cassidy Way - The Movie|website=cassidywaymovie.com|access-date=March 23, 2016}}</ref> He starred as Thomas J. Ryan in the history drama film ''Union Bound''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unionboundthemovie.com/Cast_Crew.html|title=Cast/Crew|website=unionboundthemovie.com|access-date=April 22, 2016}}</ref> He had supporting roles as Graham in the romantic comedy ''Accidentally Engaged'' and as Oliver in the thriller ''The Last Bid''.<ref>{{Citation|title=Watch Accidentally Engaged (2016) online - Amazon Video|url=https://www.amazon.com/Accidentally-Engaged-Lexi-Giovagnoli/dp/B01FNAQYD8|access-date=March 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-last-bid|title=The Last Bid {{!}} Lifetime|access-date=August 22, 2016}}</ref> In 2017, he starred as Johnny Taylor in the thriller film ''Death Pool''.<ref>{{Citation|last=Cohn|first=Jared|title=Death Pool|date=June 20, 2017|url=https://www.amazon.com/Death-Pool-Randy-Wayne/dp/B06XYQXV2B|publisher=MTI Home Video|language=English|access-date=October 4, 2017}}</ref> That year, he also starred as Jeff in the horror film ''Escape Room''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://escaperoomthemovie.com/cast.html|title=Cast|website=escaperoomthemovie.com|language=en-US|access-date=October 1, 2017}}</ref> He also had a supporting role as Scott Schaeffer in the Hallmark Christmas film ''Enchanted Christmas''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://hiddenremote.com/2017/11/12/countdown-christmas-2017-spotlight-enchanted-christmas/|title=Countdown to Christmas 2017 spotlight: Enchanted Christmas|date=November 12, 2017|work=Hidden Remote|access-date=November 14, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
Wayne had a recurring role as Matthew Johnson in season 3 of the web series ''The Bay''. He also had a supporting role as Detective Jake Dark in the film ''Paint It Red''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://laurencefuller.squarespace.com/paint-it-red/|title=Paint It Red|website=Laurence Fuller|language=en-US|access-date=December 26, 2017}}</ref> He starred as Stephen in the short film ''It Happened Again Last Night'' alongside Gabrielle Stone.<ref name="Broadway">{{Cite news|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Gabrielle-Stone-wins-Best-Actress-at-Film-Festival-for-IT-HAPPENED-AGAIN-LAST-NIGHT-20170318|title=Gabrielle Stone wins Best Actress at Film Festival for It Happened Again Last Night|access-date=December 26, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Wayne had a supporting role as Detective Jacobs in the film ''Cops and Robbers''. In 2018, Wayne played the role of David Carter in the direct-to-video horror film ''Hellraiser: Judgment.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3468935/director-teases-brutal-horrors-hellraiser-judgment/|title=Director Teases the Brutal Horrors of 'Hellraiser: Judgment' - Bloody Disgusting|website=bloody-disgusting.com|language=en-US|access-date=February 17, 2018}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable"|Notes |- | 2005 | ''Scar'' | Tom | |- | rowspan="2"|2006 | ''The Surfer King'' | Robbie Zirpollo | |- | ''Reunion'' | Jake | |- | rowspan="2"|2007 | ''Terror Toons 2'' | Mark | Direct-to-video |- | ''The Fun Park'' | Justin | Direct-to-video |- | rowspan="5"|2008 | ''Grizzly Park'' | Michael "Scab" White | |- | ''Dream Boy'' | Burke | |- | ''The 13th Alley'' | Matt | |- | ''Foreign Exchange'' | Jay Noble | |- | ''The Haunting of Molly Hartley'' | Michael | |- | rowspan="4"|2009 | ''Why Am I Doing This?'' | Aaron | |- | ''The Last Hurrah'' | Dogbowl | |- | ''To Save a Life'' | Jacob "Jake" Taylor | Nominated - Grace Award for Most Inspiring Movie Acting |- | ''Frat Party'' | Duffy | |- | rowspan="3"|2010 | ''Lights Out'' | Noah | |- | ''Vanguard'' | Lars Seiber | |- | ''The Trial'' | Pete Thomason | |- | rowspan="2"|2011 | ''Cougar Hunting'' | Dick Richards | |- | ''Honey 2'' | Brandon | |- | rowspan="2"|2012 | ''Hardflip'' | Caleb | |- | ''Hold Your Breath'' | Johnny | |- | rowspan="3"|2013 | ''Heart of the Country'' | Luke | |- | ''April Apocalypse'' | Brady | |- | ''The Freemason'' | Cyrus Rothwell | Won - Best Film 2014 Comicon |- | rowspan="2"|2014 | ''Android Cop'' | Andy/Android Cop | |- | ''Mantervention'' | Kip | |- | rowspan="2"|2015 | ''Paranormal Island'' | Mike | |- | ''The Ivy League Farmer'' | Joel Gilbert | |- | rowspan="4"|2016 | ''Union Bound'' | Thomas J. Ryan | |- | ''Cassidy Way'' | Collin Jenkins | |- | ''Accidentally Engaged'' | Graham | |- | ''The Last Bid'' | Oliver | |- | rowspan="5"|2017 | ''Death Pool'' | Johnny Taylor | |- | ''Escape Room'' | Jeff | |- | ''Paint It Red'' | Detective Jake Dark | |- | ''It Happened Again Last Night'' | Stephen | Short film<ref name="Broadway"/> |- | ''Cops and Robbers'' | Detective Jacobs | |- | rowspan="4"|2018 | ''Hellraiser: Judgment'' | Detective David Carter | Direct-to-video |- | ''Astro'' | Young Alexander Biggs | |- | ''Paint It Red'' | Detective Jake Dark | |- | ''Christmas Manger'' | Tyler | |- | rowspan="7"|2019 | ''Mope'' | Ricky Cucumber | |- | ''The Legend of 5 Mile Cave'' | Doc | |- | ''Union Bound'' | Thomas J. Ryan | |- | ''Restricted Area'' | Tucker | |- | ''2nd Chance for Christmas'' | Jason Cleavers | |- | ''Hell on the Border'' | Irish Jack | |- | ''Girl Games'' | Luke | |- | rowspan="4"|2020 | ''Clown Fear'' | Jebediah | |- | ''For the Love of Jessee'' | Dr. Matthews | |- | ''The Billionaire'' | The Doctor | |- | ''Out of the Fight'' | Jason Pate | |- | 2022 | ''Don't Look at the Demon'' | Wolf | |- | rowspan="4"|2023 | ''Only the Good Survive'' | Mr. Brooks | |- | ''The Flood'' | Bill Elkins | |- | ''3 Days in Malay'' | Simmons | |- | ''Sick Girl'' | Derek | |- | rowspan="2"|2024 | ''Model House'' | Steven James | |- | ''Reagan'' | Tony Dolan | |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable"|Notes |- | 2002 | ''Shipwrecked'' | Captain Butt Cheeks | Season 3; TV series |- | rowspan="4"|2005 | ''Jack & Bobby'' | Frank | Episode: "Friends with Benefits" |- | ''Living with Fran'' | {{n/a}} | Episode: "Carriage Ride" |- | ''The Closer'' | Corey Horowitz | Episode: "Fantasy Date" |- | ''NCIS'' | Grant Bridges | Episode: "Frame Up" |- | 2006 | ''Huff'' | Waiter | Episode: "Maps Don't Talk" |- | 2006–2007 | ''Sons & Daughters'' | Jeff Fenton | Main cast |- | 2007 | ''The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning'' | Luke Duke | Television film |- | 2008 | ''Hot Hot Los Angeles'' | Victor Papsworth | |- | 2008–2009 | ''My Long Distance Relationship'' | Cody | |- | rowspan="2"|2009 | ''Numbers'' | Grant | Episode: "Where Credit's Owing" |- | ''Ghost Town'' | Carl | Television film |- | rowspan="2"|2011 | ''The Secret Life of the American Teenager'' | Frank | 4 episodes |- | ''True Blood'' | Matt | 2 episodes |- | 2011–2012 | ''The Lying Game'' | Justin Miller | 15 episodes |- | 2012 | ''Hot in Cleveland'' | Mark | Episode: "Love Is Blind" |- | 2017 | ''Enchanted Christmas'' | Scott Schaeffer | Television film |- | 2017–2020 | ''The Bay'' | Matthew Johnson | 13 episodes; recurring role (seasons 3–4) |- | rowspan="2"|2019 | ''A Christmas Movie Christmas'' | Russell / Chad | Television film |- | ''Green Valley'' | Raymond | Episode: "Pilot" |- | rowspan="4"|2021 | ''A Country Romance'' | Ben | rowspan="4"|Television film |- | ''Deadly Dorm'' | Dr. Davrow |- | ''My Terrorized Teen'' | Tom |- | ''Cheer for Your Life'' | Bill |}
===Web=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 2011 | ''Talent'' | Gabe | Series regular, 10 episodes |- |}
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