DJ Qualls Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2006 for his work in "Hustle & Flow․"
• Studied English at the University of London's King's College
• Is a survivor of Hodgkin's lymphoma after being diagnosed with the disease at the age of 14
• Made his screen acting debut in the film "National Lampoon's Senior Trip" in 1995
• Started acting in various local productions around Nashville
• Began working as a model after being discovered by photographers David La Chappelle and Steve Klein
• Often takes on the role of awkward, nerdy characters
• Best known for his role as Kyle Edwards in "Road Trip" and as Shelby in "Hustle & Flow․"
• Is primarily recognized for his extremely thin body type