Drew Starkey plays Rafe Cameron in Netflix’s Outer Banks and Zach in The Other Zoey – get to know the actor here.
1. Who is Drew Starkey? Get to know the ‘Queer’ and ‘Outer Banks’ star here
Thanks to his role as the villainous Rafe Cameron in Netflix’s Outer Banks, Drew Starkey has cemented himself as one of Hollywood’s most exciting young stars. With his new role in Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’, Drew is already getting critical acclaim. Safe to say his leading man era is just around the corner… From his age and height to his previous roles and everything in between, get to know the actor here. [Amy Sussman/Getty Images]
2. How old is Drew Starkey?
Drew Starkey is 30 years old. He was born on November 4th in 1993. And in case you were wondering, his early November birthday makes him a Scorpio. [Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix]
3. How tall is Drew Starkey?
Drew Starkey is around 6ft 2 inches tall, which is around 1.87m. Drew stands slightly taller than his Outer Banks co-star Chase Stokes, who is 6ft 1. [Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic]
4. Where is Drew Starkey from? Where is his hometown?
Drew Starkey is an American actor from North Carolina. Drew was born in Hickory, NC and grew up there, attending school, and eventually college at Western Carolina University, where he studied Theatre and English. Funnily enough, Outer Banks is set in Drew’s home state of North Carolina – although the filming took place in South Carolina. [Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 20th Century Fox]
5. Is Drew Starkey on Instagram and Twitter?
Drew Starkey is on Instagram, and you can follow him at @drewstarkey. Drew previously shared behind-the-scenes moments with his Outer Banks co-stars, selfies, throwbacks and all of his latest photoshoots. However, he has since archived a lot of posts and no longer shares many updates on his grid. [via Instagram]
6. What is Drew Starkey’s net worth?
According to various outlets, Drew Starkey’s estimated net worth is reported to be anywhere between $300,000 and $750,000, although an exact number is not known. His net worth will have accumulated thanks to his on-screen roles and various brand deals. As a series regular cast member on Outer Banks, it’s possible that Drew is earning upwards of $30,000 per episode, which is the reported figure for Netflix cast members in the first few seasons of a series. [via Instagram]
7. Who is Drew Starkey dating? Does he have a girlfriend?
Drew Starkey does not share much of his life on social media, so it’s unclear if he’s dating anyone right now. Drew was reportedly previously linked to actress Claire Van der Linden and most recently, Odessa A’zion. Drew and Odessa have shared countless photos together over the past year or so, but have never publicly addressed the nature of their relationship. [via Instagram]
8. Drew Starkey plays Rafe Cameron in Outer Banks
Drew Starkey plays Sarah Cameron’s older brother, Rafe Cameron, in Outer Banks. Rafe is a Kook who often uses violence and his father’s clout to get his own way. He particularly hates the Pogues, the group that his sister Sarah now belongs. Drew won the role of Rafe after originally auditioning for John B. The casting directors immediately thought he’d be perfect to bring Rafe to life on-screen. [Netflix]
9. Drew Starkey originally auditioned for John B in Outer Banks
Before landing the role of Rafe Cameron in Outer Banks, Drew Starkey initially auditioned for the role of John B. Speaking to Pop Culturalist, Drew said: “I had auditioned for John B. I put it on tape and sent it in. Casting saw it and they were like, “He’s terrible for this part. He’s not it at all. But we have this other role that we think he might be right for.” He then landed the role, and was brought out to South Carolina where he began playing Rafe. [Netflix]
10. Drew Starkey stars in Queer opposite Daniel Craig
Drew Starkey stars opposite Daniel Craig in Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’. The film takes place in 1940s Mexico City, with Daniel’s character – an outcast American expat – becoming infatuated with a younger man, played by Drew. Recalling the moment Guadagnino called him about taking on the role, he told Variety that it was an “insane” moment. He also confessed that he was starstruck when he met Daniel for the first time. [Getty]
11. What movies and TV shows has Drew Starkey been in?
Prior to his role on Outer Banks, Drew Starkey had several credits to his name. He started out in a series of short films, before appearing in TV shows including Mercy Street, Ozark, Brockmire, Good Behaviour (pictured), Doom Patrol, Queen Sugar and Scream: Ressurection. On the big screen, he appeared in American Animals, Love, Simon, The Hate U Give and The Devil All the Time. In 2022, he appeared in Hulu’s Hellraiser reboot, The Other Zoey and The Terminal List. [TNT]
12. Who does Drew Starkey play in Ozark?
For one of his first on-screen TV roles, Drew Starkey appeared in one episode of Netflix’s Ozark. Drew played “Boy” in season 1, episode 5 (‘Ruling Days’). Drew can be seen right at the start of the episode, as one of the gunmen that holds up the convenience store. [Netflix]
13. What episodes of Scream is Drew Starkey in?
Drew Starkey played the role of Hawkins in Scream: Ressurection. He appeared in four episodes of season 3 in total – ‘The Deadfast Club’, ‘Devil’s Night,’ ‘Ports in the Storm’, and ‘Endgame’. Hawkins was a student at Weaver High School who also played on the football team. He also began hooking up with Manny until Manny’s death. [MTV]
14. Shadow and Bone fans wanted Drew Starkey to play Nikolai Lantsov
Fans previously thought Drew Starkey would be playing Nikolai Lantsov in Season 2 of Netflix’s Shadow and Bone based on a now-deleted article and the fact that he dyed his hair blonde. However, the role went to Patrick Gibson. Outer Banks remains Drew’s main Netflix role for now! [Alamy]
15. Drew Starkey plays Zach MacLaren in The Other Zoey
Drew Starkey stars alongside Josephine Langford in the 2022 rom-com The Other Zoey. The movie centres on Zoey Miller (Langford) “a bright college student who rejects traditional ideals of love and dating, only to have her entire perspective on romance turned upside down when another student mistakes her for his girlfriend, also named Zoey”. [Getty Images]
16. Drew Starkey and Rudy Pankow star in short film Virgo together
While they may play enemies in Outer Banks, Drew Starkey and Rudy Pankow are great friends in real life. They also both appearred in the short film, VIRGO, directed by Alyssa Toledo. The pair star as two musicians who end up being detained somewhere across the US/Mexico border. The short film includes Drew, Rudy and Elaine Siemek performing a song together. [Alyssa Toledo via YouTube]
17. Is Drew Starkey on TikTok?
While the rest of his Outer Banks cast mates are on TikTok, Drew Starkey does not appear to have a public TikTok account. [via Instagram]
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