Portrays: Walking Dead alum Andrew J. "I'm shooting a scene where I'm with my daughter in fairy-tale land in a cave, and something's chasing us. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. [8], West began dating actress Amber Stevens after they met on the television show Greek. West on taking up Henry Mills' mantle By Natalie Abrams September 28, 2017 at 12:00 PM EDT "I've been so lucky to make a comfortable living doing what I love to do for such a long time that, if it had worked out differently, that's sort of scary, in a way," he says. I don’t think I would change a thing.”, Horowitz agreed, “There’s nothing I would change about it because it got us to where we are. When someone needs help, I help them. I learned so much from her and I will miss walking in her shoes. Initially, he studied philosophy and anthropology, steering clear of the theatre department. Andrew J. “I never could’ve imagined I would get to play an iconic Disney character in my career and who better than the Evil Queen herself!”. I see it happen all the time with actor friends of mine — great people that are just fun to be around, and they do their job well, but they're also just really positive. Walking Dead showrunner Scott M. Gimple tells THR that he cast West based on fake sides he had written about an office worker who was actually a spy. West is the American actor who portrays Henry Mills on ABC's Once Upon a Time. Henry Mills The director of the episode, nobody really knew. Andrew James West is an American character actor who has appeared in films, television series, and shorts. And it is ours. Il est doublé dans la version française de la série par Axel Kiener. West has been promoted to a series regular for the seventh season. Entrevistamos o ator Andrew J. West was afraid he would be typecast as a villain — which is a funny notion to anyone who has ever met him in real life. "The actors were talented, but nobody had experience, so we were all just figuring it out, and we had the adults, who were the producers, guiding us. West Bid Farewell to Once Upon a Time as Fans Rejoice at the Series Finale. But, still, a lot about this character and about the storyline is just getting revealed week-to-week as scripts come in, too.". [3] Then, he began writing, producing, and acting in short films with his college friends, some of which went to the festivals and won awards. The Once Upon a Time Cast Is Reuniting and One Lucky Fan Will Join Them May 14, 2020 6:00 PM EDT Brace yourselves for the best news ever, Once Upon a Time fans! They married on December 5, 2014, in Los Angeles. He's so gentle and calm and not scary or intimidating at all in person, but he's so good at playing disturbed people, and he thinks it's so much fun because it's such a departure from who he normally is," Stevens West tells The Hollywood Reporter. Save FB Tweet. "He and I met a couple months after he quit waiting tables. Emilie de Ravin • And the context of his expressions change completely. West, Dania Ramirez tease show's epic ending. While the character was mourned by fans, they were also happy to see him reunited with his main love interest Bell of Beauty and the Beast in heaven. And now tonight we see where this story leads… #seriesfinale.”. Biographical Information Their daughter Ava Laverne was born on October 7, 2018. That's the ultimate. Credit: “To our magical fans, who have given us so much loyalty, unwavering passion, and when we needed it, a little tough love,we leave you for one last time with a lot of love and a little Hope. Eion Bailey • Lana Parrilla, who portrayed The Evil Queen in the show since the series debuted in 2011, shared a photo of herself in full costume early Friday thanking fans for their support throughout the years. It was one of the most exciting, fulfilling jobs that I had ever had because it was heavy and it was dark, and I was working with superb actors. He is just such a nice guy!' The places I’ve been and friendships I’ve made have changed my http://life.To the incredible fans all over the world thank you for watching.”. Professionally, in my career, I absolutely am. No matter what he was saying, we were always with him.". West, who portrayed the adult version of Henry throughout season 7, also thanked the fans in a tweet, writing, “It’s been a great honor to take this journey through the final season of #OnceUponATime with you. That's come up a lot over the years," he says. Once Upon a Time Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Merrillville, Indiana, U.S[2] I really couldn’t have asked for more.”. Andrew James West is an American character actor who has appeared in films, television series, and shorts. That led to university plays, and eventually, after graduating with philosophy and anthropology degrees, he moved to Los Angeles. by Jared S. Gilmore • this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. This marked a turning point in Andrew's life and he began writing, producing, and acting in short films with his college friends, several of which went to the festivals and won awards. His transformation from good guy to coldhearted assassin was riveting," Gimple says via email. I just feel lucky to really feel that way, when I take an honest step back and look at all of it up to this point.". Working with West was an easy experience, Gimple says. Andrew James West was born on November 22, 1983[1] in Merrillville, Indiana,[2] and grew up in the nearby town of Lake Station. But now, that smile means you're what's for dinner.". You graciously welcomed me into the OUAT family as a new version of a character that you have loved for many years, and for this I am forever grateful. He 'got' Gareth from the start and ... made the character more than a stock villain. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to play Regina,” she added. Mekia Cox, Jamie Dornan • "Working with Andrew was a dream. He appeared as a guest star in the fourth-season finale, and was promoted to a series regular for the fifth season. Both he and his wife are series regulars on TV shows this season, though Stevens West's sitcom Ghosted films in Los Angeles, while Once is in the so-called "Hollywood North" of Vancouver. West is fully on board for future seasons, should Once continue past season seven, but in the meantime, he's happy to enjoy the experience. At first he studied philosophy and anthropology, steering clear of the theatre department. Raphael Sbarge • He is best known for his portrayal of Fisher in the ABC Family comedy drama Greek, and more recently as Gareth in the AMC horror drama The Walking Dead. I also love this character, and I'm so excited for you to see where this journey will take him and his family over the final twelve episodes. Once Upon a Time Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. West (The Walking Dead) has been cast in ABC's Once Upon A Time. Andrew J. West "Greek shot in Los Angeles, at CBS Radford, and it was populated with a cast of 22-year-olds. In real life, his wife, fellow actor Amber Stevens West, says her husband is more like everyman Henry than any other character he's played. ", Says Kitsis, "What we loved first and foremost was how talented he was, and also he just understood the rhythm of the show. Colin O'Donoghue • The actor, who stars as the grown-up version of fairy-tale hero Henry on ABC's rebooted Once Upon a Time, is perhaps best known for his role as the sadistic cannibal Gareth on AMC's The Walking Dead. West Bid Farewell to Once Upon a Time as Fans Rejoice at the Series Finale this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. They get hired in one or two episodes, and they end up sticking around for the entire season.". “Dearest You, thank you for watching our show. West Is Living His Own Fairy Tale on 'Once Upon a Time' It was everybody's first job, basically, so it was all these young kids who are just starting their careers. Actor from Once Upon A Time, The Walking Dead, Greek, and more. He was interested in acting from an early age, but didn't actually get to throw himself into the art until he attended Indiana University. “Thank you, thank you, thank you @adamhorowitzla @edwardkitsis @disney & @abcnetwork This experience has changed my life! While Greek was a training ground, West says The Walking Dead — which is shot in rural Atlanta — was a childhood dream come true. It could be the same smile as before, one that welcomed you to Terminus. Filmography. John Lithgow. Latest appearance: He had just started breaking into becoming a full-time actor when I met him, but he was still on his way up. West and Stevens West began dating while filming the series, and they were married in 2014. Status: A fairy tale drama airing on the ABC television network, the seventh season of Once Upon a Time stars Lana Parrilla, Robert Carlyle, Colin O’Donoghue, Andrew J. Recently, Andrew shot the lead in the indie film Antiques, opposite Mary Steenburgen and Ashley Greene. Welcome to the 1st Andrew J. Andrew J. Andrew James West est l'acteur interprétant Henry Mills adulte à partir de l'épisode "La Bataille Finale - 1re Partie" de Once Upon a Time. In 2015, he got a two-episode guest starring role on NBC's Under the Dome,[7] before shooting the lead role in the indie film Walter, opposite William H. Macy. About Our Ads "Every single person is like, 'Oh, my God, we just love Andy! They were just like, 'We're just playing like something's going to kill you guys, and we'll figure out where this is going later.' Dania Ramirez • West began dating actress Amber Stevens after they met on the television show Greek. #OnceUponATime,” the show’s account tweeted. He was interested in acting from an early age, but he didn't actually get to throw himself into it until he went to Indiana University. "I was so naive. | As a 10-year-old kid, you think, 'What could be cooler?' Sitemap | Show Information At first he studied philosophy and anthropology, steering clear of the theatre department. Mr. West has the uncanny ability to use his eyes to go from bright, optimistic and friendly to scary and threatening. West. Peter Gadiot • However, that changed when he decided to start auditioning for university plays and began landing roles, including the lead in Eric Bogosian's Suburbia.Then, he began … He would later become the author of the Once Upon a Time book, where his job would be to witness and record stories of people from all parts of their realm. Rebecca Mader • Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. A few years of guest roles later, West joined The Walking Dead as the mysterious Gareth. For all intents and purposes, I should have had to go back with my tail between my legs, but luckily it didn't work out that way.". Andrew James West is an American actor. He also guest starred on Shit My Dad Says and Suburgatory, which led to the booking of lead roles in two network pilots: ABC's Who Gets the Parents opposite Jane Kaczmarek and Adam Arkin and Family Practice opposite Christopher Lloyd and Jean Smart. It’s not an Ending. Birthplace: "When I cast roles, I really pay attention to the actor's eyes. Nobody has any idea what's going on. View the Andrew J. Relevant Pages It's fun to get to share that.". Series creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz told Entertainment Weekly they would miss the show. He's polite and professional, the guy who folds his costume in his trailer at the end of the day so crewmembers aren't stuck doing it. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. West tells THR that it's flattering and exciting that he's been brought back to shows so many times in his career. [10], Lana Parrilla • “ONCE’s EQ Regina Mills was so much more than a villain. I love you #mypretties Forever, Bex✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ @vfxsup#wickedalwayswins #staywicked #thistooshallpass,” she added. 7:00am PT West is one of the main actors of Once Upon a Time, portraying the role of Henry Mills. Leaving Storybrooke. West as Henry from Once Upon A Time. He had simultaneous recurring roles on Greek and Privileged, and landed guest-starring roles on hit shows such as Bones, CSI:NY, Ghost Whisperer, Castle and Body of Proof. However, that changed when he decided to start auditioning for university plays and began landing roles, including the lead in Eric Bogosian's Suburbia. Luckily, it's Vancouver-Los Angeles, and those cities are pretty close by plane, so that makes it a lot easier. He was still living in Hollywood with a roommate, but he had so much focus, drive and passion, and he was so excited by this whole world.". But also, The Walking Dead, as adult as it was, in a lot of ways, it was some of my childhood dreams coming true, where I get to show up to work and they smear dirt on your face and give you a gun and send you out into the woods and say, 'OK, go run around and play.' Jean Bentley. At first he studied philosophy and anthropology, steering clear of the theatre department. In 2017, West was cast as the older version of Henry Mills on the sixth season of ABC's Once Upon a Time. Andrew James West was born on November 22, 1983 in Merrillville, Indiana, and grew up in the nearby town of Lake Station. West began dating actress Amber Stevens after they met on the television show Greek. Thanks! After his four-episode arc ended, he joined the Freeform horror series Dead of Summer as a character that creator Edward Kitsis described as "Axl Rose leading a death cult of townies.". Once Upon a Time debuted a series of happy endings during the season 7 finale on Friday night. “Dear #onceuponatime fans, I would like to thank you all for your love and support over the last 7 years!” Parrilla wrote in the caption. Ginnifer Goodwin • The real-life nice guy reflects on his career trajectory from 'Greek' to 'The Walking Dead' to the ABC drama — and everything in between. "Leaving Storybrooke" West is best known for his portrayal of Fisher in the ABC Family comedy-drama Greek, and more recently as … While playing the aforementioned cult-leader Satanist on their Dead of Summer, they realized West would be perfect for the new version of Henry they were planning for season seven of Once. After he had simultaneous recurring roles on Greek[4] and Privileged,[4] Andrew began to garner attention from producers and casting directors alike. Emilie de Ravin, the actress who played Belle, and Robert Carlyle, who played Rumplestiltskin, coordinated their Twitter posts on Friday night during the series finale to say goodbye to the show.