Kyler Pettis
| Kyler Pettis | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Kyler Mackenzie Pettis October 16, 1992 Laguna Hills, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Saddleback College |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Kyler Mackenzie Pettis (born October 16, 1992) is an American actor. He currently portrays the role of Theo Carver on the NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives.
Early life
Pettis was born in Laguna Hills, California to ex National Football League cheerleader Peggy and former Major League Baseball player Gary Pettis.[1][2] He has 3 siblings Paige, Shaye and Dante.[3] He studied at JSerra Catholic High School in 2011,[4] and graduated from Saddleback College in 2013.[5] Austin Pettis is his first cousin.[2]
Career
Pettis was signed with Otto Models.[6] In August 2015, Pettis took over the role from Terrell Ransom, Jr as the autistic son of Abe and Lexie Carver on Days of Our Lives.[7][8] He debuted as Theo Carver on November 2, 2015.[9][10] The casting call described the character as a "16-year-old, gorgeous, African American male" who is a High-functioning autistic (HFA).[11]
In August 2016, Pettis booked a role in the movie "M.F.A." as a character named Conor. The film is directed by Natalia Leite and written by Leah McKendrick.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Old Dogs & New Tricks | Powerhouse Patron | Episode: "WeHo Horror Story" |
| 2015 | Ray Donovan | Dylan | Episode: "Breakfast of Champions" |
| 2015 | Days of Our Lives | Theo Carver | Series regular; November 3, 2015 to present |
| 2016 | Loosely Exactly Nicole | N/A | Episode: "Brother Visits" |
| 2017 | M.F.A | Conor | Post- production |
References
- ↑ "Kyler Pettis Biography". Soaps.com. She Knows, LLC. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
- 1 2 Bloom, Earl (April 28, 2013). "Former Angel Pettis wants to manage". Orange County Register. Freedom Communications. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ↑ Rivera, Nicole L. (April 18, 2016). "Days of Our Lives Star Kyler Pettis: Five Fast Facts". www.soapshows.com. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Kyler Pettis Soccer Profile". www.maxpreps.com. CBS Corporation. February 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Kyler Pettis Information". Backstage (magazine). Backstage, LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Kyler Pettis-Otto Models". Otto Models. Otto Models LA. March 19, 2016.
- ↑ "DAYS casts Kyler Pettis in the role of SORAS'd Theo Carver". www.soapcentral.com. August 13, 2015.
- ↑ Goldberg, Michael (August 17, 2015). "'Days of our Lives' Casting News: Kyler Pettis, Olivia Keegan, Jonathon McClendon, Vivian Jovanni and James Lastovic Join the Cast!". Serial Scoop. New Comb Interactive (NCI). Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ↑ Mulcahy Jr, Kevin (August 12, 2015). "Kyler Pettis Joins 'Days of our Lives'". www.welovesoaps.net. We Love Soaps LLC. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ↑ Dee, Sandra (November 2, 2015). "'Days Of Our Lives' (DOOL) News: Kyler Pettis Makes His Salem Debut As Theo Carver – Abe's SORAS'ed Son". www.soapoperaspy.com. MLRP Media Group.
- ↑ Giddens, Jamey (March 4, 2015). "Is Days of Our Lives SORASing Theo and Joey?". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved February 21, 2016.
