Personal details
- Birth Date: 1993-11-04
- Height: 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Birth Location: Hickory, North Carolina, USA
- Parents: Jodi Ballard Hutto
- Professions: Actor, Soundtrack
Drew Starkey, born November 4, 1993, out in Hickory, North Carolina—small town vibes, big dreams, you know how it goes. Dude’s been stacking up a pretty wild résumé for a guy who still looks like he could pass for a college sophomore. You might've caught him in Love, Simon back in 2018, playing Garrett. That was smack in the middle of that whole wave of teen movies that actually had something real to say, not just fluff. Then, in The Hate U Give, he dropped in as yet another reminder that even side characters can leave a mark if you play it right. It’s not like he was the main dude, but he understood the assignment. But let's be honest, Outer Banks is where he really started popping off. That show, man, it’s kind of a fever dream if you think about it—surfboards, treasure hunts, the whole nine yards. Starkey plays Rafe Cameron, which is a trip, because the guy’s got this weird energy that somehow makes you want to punch him and give him a hug at the same time. He’s like the rich kid who never heard the word "no," spiraling way out of control, and Starkey just nails it—messy, unhinged, and sort of tragic. He’s not afraid to lean into the chaos, whether he’s playing a guy you root for or one you love to hate. That edge is probably why casting directors keep ringing him up. Honestly, if you’re looking for someone who can sell both heartbreak and headcases, Starkey’s your guy. Just wait—he’s only getting started.
The guy’s got a laundry list of hobbies that makes you wonder if he ever actually sits still. He’s a writer, which already takes up half your brain, but then you throw in baseball, basketball, and football? That’s like the holy trinity of American sports right there. And don’t even start on the outdoorsy stuff—body surfing, mountain climbing, mountain biking—so basically he’s the type who’d rather be scaling a cliff on a Saturday morning than sleeping in. Fishing and weight-lifting? Sure, why not flex those muscles after reeling in a bass. Trap and skeet-shooting hint at a little sharp-eye, old-school vibe, maybe channeling some action hero energy. Swimming, juggling, Frisbee, and golf—yeah, he’s definitely not bored, ever. Honestly, this guy is like a one-man summer camp, bouncing from one thing to the next, just collecting skills and stories. If you’re trying to keep up, good luck.
November 4, 1993
6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Hickory, North Carolina, USA
Jodi Ballard Hutto and Surekha
31 years old