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Gavin Casalegno: 12 facts about The Summer I Turned Pretty actor you need to know
Find out Gavin Casalegno's age, height and everything about his career to date here.
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1. Who is Gavin Casalegno?
Gavin Casalegno is everyone’s favourite heartthrob. Ever since The Summer I Turned Pretty debuted on Prime Video, viewers have been obsessed with Gavin Casalegno and his portrayal of Jeremiah Fisher. Get to know the rising star and everything he’s been in here. [Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Prime Video]
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2. How old is Gavin Casalegno?
Gavin Casalegno was born in 1999. His birthday is September 2rd. He is 23 years old. As for the zodiac calendar, his star sign is Virgo. [@gavincasalegno via Instagram]
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3. How tall is Gavin Casalegno?
Gavin Casalegno is 6 feet tall. This makes his height 1.83 metres. [@gavincasalegno via Instagram]
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4. Where is Gavin Casalegno from?
Gavin Casalegno is American. He was born in Lewisville, Texas and is still based in the US for his acting work. Gavin is also of Italian ancestry. In 2013, he tweeted: "Researching my ancestors! From #Primeglio #Italy between #Turin and #Milan So cool! Can't wait to visit someday!” [@gavincasalegno via Instagram]
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5. Who plays Jeremiah in The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Gavin Casalegno is the actor who plays Jeremiah Fisher in The Summer I Turned Pretty. Jeremiah is a golden boy who loves his brother Conrad deeply. However, their relationship is put to the test when they both fall for the same girl. The Summer I Turned Pretty is an adaptation of the Jenny Hahn novel of the same name. [Prime Video]
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6. How old is Jeremiah in The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Unlike Gavin Casalegno, who is 19 in real life, Jeremiah is 17 when The Summer I Turned Pretty begins. He is about a year younger than his brother Conrad. At the end of the trilogy of books, he is around 25. [Prime Video]
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7. Is Jeremiah gay in The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Unlike the books, Jeremiah is queer in The Summer I Turned Pretty. He has relationships with both girls and guys in the series. He doesn't identify as gay or bisexual though. Jenny Han told TV Line: "I would say he’s sexually fluid. He is a young person who’s figuring out where he falls". As for Gavin Casalegno, he’s never actually commented on his sexuality publicly but he is currently in a longterm relationship with his girlfriend Larsen Thompson. [Prime Video]
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8. Gavin Casalegno is close friends with Lola Tung in real life
As well as playing on-screen love interests in The Summer I Turned Pretty, Gavin Casalegno and Lola Tung are good friends in real life. They regularly appear on each other's social media feeds and are adorable in interviews together. [Prime Video]
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9. What shows and movies has Gavin Casalegno been in?
Before The Summer I Turned Pretty, Gavin Casalegno has appeared in roles in hit series including Walker and The Vampire Diaries. He’s also acted in films such as Noah, Nine Seconds and The Unhealer. [Paramount Pictures]
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10. Gavin Casalegno played a young Damon in The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries fans will no doubt recognise Gavin Casalegno from his guest role in the show. The rising star played a young version of Damon Salvatore in 2015 shortly after he first started working as a child actor. [The CW]
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11. Who is Gavin Casalegno dating? Does he have a girlfriend?
Gavin Casalegno is currently single. He was in a relationship with model Larsen Thomspon but they reportedly split in August 2022. [@gavincasalegno via Instagram]
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12. Gavin Casalegno is a Christian
Gavin Casalegno is a Christian. He often shows himself listening to worship music and reading his bible on social media. In June 2022, he also posted a video of him with his bible on TikTok and reacting to a fan freaking out over the fact that he’s a Christian. Gavin even played the angel Gabriel in a 2012 Christian movie called I Am Gabriel. [@gavincasalegno via Instagram
