DJ Qualls

Birth Name:

Donald Joseph Qualls

Birth Place:

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

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
Began working as a model after being discovered by photographers David La Chappelle and Steve Klein
Made his screen acting debut in the film "National Lampoon's Senior Trip" in 1995
Started acting in various local productions around Nashville
Best known for his role as Kyle Edwards in "Road Trip" and as Shelby in "Hustle & Flow․"
Often takes on the role of awkward, nerdy characters
Is primarily recognized for his extremely thin body type

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