Avan Jogia Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer TV Star: Male for "Twisted" in 2013
• Co-founded the charity Straight But Not Narrow, which helps young adults become LGBTQ allies and whose advocates include "The Hunger Games" actor Josh Hutcherson
• Has attended various drama courses and programs, including the Tarlington Training program
• First started acting at the age of 10 in a school production of "Harry Potter․"
• Quote: "I've always done wacky side characters․ The good thing about playing a side character is it gives you a lot of creative liberty - you can be as weird as you want because you're not carrying the weight․"
• Quote: "(On his charity, Straight But Not Narrow): "It goes beyond just gay rights; it's about standing up for anything that you believe in․""
• Best known for his role as Beck Oliver in "Victorious" and as Danny Desai in "Twisted․"