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Austin Amelio

Actor

1988-04-27 · Austin, Texas, U.S. · Male

5 series in the catalog

Austin Amelio (born April 27, 1988) is an American actor and professional skateboarder best known for his role as Dwight in The Walking Dead (2015–2018), its spin-off Fear the Walking Dead (2019–2023), and his role as Nesbit in Everybody Wants Some!! (2016).

Early life

Amelio was born in Austin, Texas.

Career

Amelio began his career in an array of short films. His most notable roles are Dwight on The Walking Dead and Nesbit in Everybody Wants Some!!.

Skateboarding background

Amelio was an avid skateboarder, filming a part in and around Austin, Texas, for The Devil's Toy (2011). He was sponsored by No Comply Skate Shop and briefly received free product from Osiris shoes as a flow-sponsored rider. Amelio at one point solicited sponsorship from Karl Watson's Organika brand, also receiving a free deck and some lasting advice from the senior Bay Area skateboarder. In April 2017, Amelio appeared on The Nine Club skateboarding podcast hosted by Chris Roberts, Roger Bagley, and Kelly Hart. He was previously interviewed by Transworld Skateboarding.

Filmography

Series this person is credited in.