Nolan Gerard Funk is a Canadian actor, singer, and dancer, known for his performance as Hunter Clarington in the musical comedy-drama television series Glee and Conrad Birdie in the 2009 Broadway revival of the musical Bye Bye Birdie. Contents [hide] 1 Life and career 2 Awards 3 Filmography 4 References 5 External links Life and career[edit] Funk started out as a national gymnast and diver. He received his first break when cast, opposite Tammin Sursok, in the starring role of the Columbia Records/Nickelodeon movie Spectacular!. Funk also appeared opposite Jennifer Lawrence, Max Thieriot, and Elisabeth Shue in House at the End of the Street, which was released theatrically by Relativity Media on September 21, 2012. Funk recently shot Evidence opposite Stephen Moyer for the producers of Drive and starred in the ABC Family Pilot Intercept which the network recently announced they were not picking up. He also plays Collin in Awkward. On January 12, 2009, he had his first live concert performance, appearing at New York Citys Hard Rock Cafe.[1] He also had guest roles in the television series Castle and Supernatural. Funk played the title role of singer Conrad Birdie in the revival of the Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie, with a limited run at Henry Millers Theatre from September 10, 2009 (previews) through January 24, 2010.[2] Funk recently completed filming the third movie in the Chronicles of Riddick series with Vin Diesel. He plays a mercenary named Luna. The film was released on 26 September, 2013. He shot a starring role in The Canyons opposite Lindsay Lohan, directed by Paul Schrader, written by Brett Easton Ellis. Funk joined the cast of Glee in October 2012 in a recurring role. He plays the new frontman of the Dalton Academy Warblers, Hunter Clarington.[3] Funk also featured in Awkwards third season.[4] Funk appears in Versaces spring/summer 2014 campaign photographed by famed photographers Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott. [5] His first major print interview, alongside a ten page photo story, appeared in the 10th issue of HERO magazine. [6] Awards[edit] In 2007, Funk was nominated for a Leo Award in the Best Performance or Host in a Youth or Childrens Program or Series category for his work on Renegadepress.[7] Filmography[edit] Film Year Title Role Notes 2003 X2 Captured X-Kid 2006 Hollow Man 2 Josh Video 2008 Deadgirl Dwyer 2008 Class Savage Preppy Dealer Short film 2009 18 Kevin Short film 2009 Spectacular! Nikko Alexander 2010 Bereavement William 2010 Triple Dog Todd 2012 House at the End of the Street Tyler Reynolds 2012 Evidence Tyler Morris 2013 Riddick Luna Completed 2013 WildLike Tommy Post-production 2013 The Canyons Ryan Television Year Title Role Notes 2001 Seven Days Ryan Episode: The Brink 2002 Taken Young Eric Crawford Episode: High Hopes 2003 Romeo! Booker Episode: Man of the Hizzouse 2004 Sudbury Mitch Newton TV pilot 2004 The L Word Malcolm Episode: Losing It 2004–2006 Renegadepress Ben Lalonde 7 episodes 2005 Smallville Zack Greenfield Episode: Krypto 2006 Killer Instinct Allan Harris Episode: While You Were Sleeping 2006 A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story Michael Magidson TV movie 2006 Stephen Kings Dead Zone Jake Phillips Episode: Independence Day 2006 The Obsession Jesse Sherman TV movie 2006 Alice, I Think Daniel Feckworth-Goose Episode: Wise Womyn 2006 Supernatural Jake Tanner Episode: Croatoan 2007 My Name Is Sarah Kit TV movie 2007 Aliens in America Todd Palladino 5 episodes 2009 Lie to Me Dan Episode: Pilot 2009 Spectacular! Nikko Alexander TV movie 2009 Castle Brandon Episode: Hedge Fund Homeboys 2010 Jacks Family Adventure Derek Vickery TV movie 2010 Warehouse 13 Todd 4 episodes 2010 Detroit 1-8-7 Trevor Elkin Episode: Déjà Vu/All In 2010 Hellcats MC Petey B Episode: Think Twice Before You Go 2012 Interception Garret Foster TV movie 2012–2013 Glee Hunter Clarington Episode: Dynamic Duets Episode: Thanksgiving Episode: Sadie Hawkins Episode: Naked 2013 Awkward Collin Jennings Season 3 References[edit] Jump up ^ EXCLUSIVE! Our Event With David Archuleta & Spectaculars Nolan Funk. J-14. Bauer Publishing. 2009-01-13. Retrieved 2009-02-22. Jump up ^ Jones, Kenneth. Bye Bye Birdie, With Stamos, Gershon, Irwin, Houdyshell and Trimm, Returns to Broadway, Playbill, September 10, 2009 Jump up ^ Auseillo, Michael (October 1, 2012). Glee Exclusive: Nolan Gerard Funk Cast as Lead Warbler – What Does He Want With [Spoiler]?. TVLine. TVLine Media, LLC. Retrieved November 18, 2012. Jump up ^ Glee Villain Nolan Funk on MTVs Awkward. His Scandalous Debut Jump up ^ Nolan Gerard Funk for Versace Spring/Summer 2014 Campaign Jump up ^ HERO 10: California Future Jump up ^ LEO AWARDS, Nominees 2007. LeoAwards. Retrieved 2009-02-22.[dead link]
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