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Keegan Allen Biography

Birth Name:Keegan Phillip Allen

Birth Place:California, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Received the Teen Choice Award in 2013 for Choice Summer TV Star: Male for his role as Toby Cavanaugh in "Pretty Little Liars․"
  • Made his first appearance in TV on a documentary for the Animal Planet
  • Quote: "(On "Pretty Little Liars") "The show is so driven by the fans and social media because people really do listen to what the fans say and what they really want․ Every day I go to work, I say thank you for not killing my character․․․ yet․""
  • Quote: "(On growing up) "I wanted to be a cinematographer and learned all about apertures, shutter speed and all that and it eventually led my to work in front of the camera․""
  • Recognized for his role as Toby Cavanaugh on "Pretty Little Liars․"
  • Originally auditioned for the role of Wren Kim on "Pretty Little Liars" before receiving the role of Toby
  • Was interested in video production through high school and college before getting into acting

Awards

  • 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer TV Star: Male: nominated
  • 2013TV Guide Award-Favorite Villain: nominated
  • 2013Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer TV Star: Male: winner
  • 2014Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Drama: nominated
  • 2015Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Drama: nominated
  • 2016Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Drama: nominated