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Shiloh Fernandez Biography

Birth Name:Shiloh Thomas Fernandez

Birth Place:Ukiah, California, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • First appeared in a commercial for First 5 California, which was directed by Vadim Perelman
  • Worked as a dishwasher, stock boy, and model for American Apparel before he began getting acting jobs
  • Quote: "(On fairy tales): "Innately, there are qualities in human beings that are always repetitive․․․things like love and hate and jealousy․․․So, when we see something that exposes those things or makes us think about those things, it can last forever․""
  • Best known for his role as David in the 2013 remake of "Evil Dead" and as Peter in "Red Riding Hood․"
  • Wrote, produced, and starred in the 2013 drama film "Queen of Carthage․"
  • Appeared in the music video "Just Impolite" by Plushgun in 2008
  • Came close to getting the role of Edward Cullen in "The Twilight Saga" but lacked chemistry with Kristen Stewart, who was already chosen to play Bella Swan
  • Got his role in "Red Riding Hood" because director Catherine Hardwicke remembered him from his auditions for "Twilight․"

Awards

  • 2009Fright Meter Award-Best Actor: nominated