What is Casey Cott's Net Worth?
Casey Cott is an accomplished American actor with a net worth of $3 million. He is widely recognized for his role as Kevin Keller on The CW's hit series "Riverdale" (2017–present), which is based on characters from Archie Comics.
Early Life
Born Casey Morton Cott on August 8, 1992, in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Casey grew up in a supportive family with his mother Lori, father Rick, older brother Corey, and younger sister Carly. Rick Cott, an investment manager and former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, fostered an environment of excellence. Corey Cott, Casey's brother, also pursued acting, featuring in the Broadway musical "Newsies" and the 2020 Fox drama "Filthy Rich." Casey attended Chagrin Falls High School before enrolling at Boston University. After two years, he transferred to the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, from which he graduated in 2016.
Career
Casey began his acting journey in Ohio by participating in local theater productions such as "Romeo and Juliet" and "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson." While studying at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, he continued to refine his craft by appearing in various school and regional productions, including "Small Engine Repair" at Barebone Productions and "Parade" at the New Hazlett Theater. In 2016, he took on the role of Moses in a concert reading of Stephen Schwartz's "The Prince of Egypt" at Bay Street Theater.
During his senior year, Casey landed the role of Kevin Keller on "Riverdale," originally auditioning for the parts of Archie and Jughead. He was initially a recurring character in the first season but was soon promoted to a series regular in the second season. Casey showcased his singing talent in multiple episodes, including "Chapter Thirty-One: A Night to Remember," "Chapter Fifty-One: Big Fun," and "Chapter Seventy-Four: Wicked Little Town." In 2020, he reprised his role as Kevin Keller in an episode of the "Riverdale" spin-off "Katy Keene."
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In 2017, Casey guest-starred on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and appeared in Sabrina Carpenter's "Why" music video. He also featured in the "Instinct" pilot in 2018. In 2019, Casey made his film debut in "All the Little Things We Kill" and appeared in Mina Tobias' music video for "Shoes." That same year, he starred as Tommy in "The Who's Tommy" at the Kennedy Center, sharing the stage with Christian Borle and Mandy Gonzalez. His performance was praised for its strength and musical prowess by "DC Metro Theatre Arts."
Personal Life
Casey Cott currently resides in New York City and announced his engagement to Nichola Basara in December 2020. In 2017, he served as a judge for the Excellence in Theatre Education Award, a collaboration between The Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University that honors outstanding K-12 theatre educators in the United States. In April 2020, Casey, along with his brother Corey, raised over $15,000 for Charity Water by pledging to shave their heads. Their sister, an employee of Charity Water, described them as "the best brothers in the world."
