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Drew Seeley 
Seeley during the High School Musical: The Concert tourBackground information Birth name Andrew Michael Edgar Seeley Also known as Drew Seeley [1] Born April 30, 1982 Origin Canada Genres dance-pop, R&B Occupations singer-songwriter, actor, dancer Years active 1999–present Labels TweenPower Entertainment Associated acts Belinda, Zac Efron, Corbin Bleu, Lucas Grabeel, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Monique Coleman, Selena Gomez Website drewseeley.com Andrew Edgar "Drew" Seeley (born April 30, 1982) is a Canadian actor, singer-songwriter and dancer. He has recorded many songs for the Walt Disney Company. He danced as a child in Ontario until he was about pre-teen age and then moved to Florida.
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Career
Drew Seeley grew up in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he was cast in Hal Prince’s revival of Showboat and stayed with the production for a year. Seeley appeared on a number of spin-off albums from Disney's films and television shows, as well as being the "singing voice" for Zac Efron's character, Troy, in the hit television movie High School Musical, which is also the main reason he was the replacement of Efron on the movie's tour. He has guest starred on shows such as One Tree Hill, Dawson’s Creek, and Guiding Light.
In 2005, Seeley began working with established producer Ray Cham and together they wrote “Getcha Head in the Game” for Disney’s quadruple platinum High School Musical soundtrack. His voice had been blended with Zac Efron's voice for the character of Troy Bolton in High School Musical.[2] This garnered them an Emmy nomination in the “Best Original Song and Lyrics” category. In addition, Seeley filled in for Efron (who was shooting Hairspray) in the North America and Latin America tours of High School Musical: The Concert playing in 60,000 seat arenas and he can be heard on both soundtracks.
Seeley's association with Disney continued and he can be heard as a featured artist on several Disney soundtracks/compilation cds including: Disneymania 5, Disneymania 6, Disney Channel Holiday, Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 9, and B'You. Seeley’s duet with Spanish-born Mexican singer Belinda "Dance with Me", from the platinum Cheetah Girls 2 soundtrack, can be seen on the Disney Channel and on Radio Disney. Seeley appeared in Belinda's video of "Ni Freud Ni Tu Mama". Seeley also made a guest appearance on the current Chipmunks CD 'Undeniable', singing an updated take on "Shake Your Groove Thing" with Alvin and the gang.
Seeley appeared in the Hallmark Channel Movie, Claire, opposite Valerie Bertinelli, and in the film Fly Kidz for which he co-wrote and produced the soundtrack. He also wrote and performed music for the Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In! starring Corbin Bleu and Keke Palmer. Drew starred opposite Selena Gomez and Jane Lynch in Another Cinderella Story, playing the popstar Joey Parker.[3] Seeley wrote and performed 4 songs in the film, and shot music videos for both versions of his hit song, "New Classic." Seeley also appeared in Disney Channel Original Movie Stuck In The Suburbs as a hotel employee.
In the summer of 2009 he starred as Prince Eric in the Disney Broadway Musical The Little Mermaid.[4] and had a leading roll in the horror movie The Shortcut.
In June 2010, Seeley starred in the Hallmark Channel television movie Freshman Father.[5]
His debut album "The Resolution" has been separated into three EPs or "Acts". "The Resolution - Act 1" was released November 9, 2010 on iTunes and Amazon. "The Resolution - Act 2" was released January 4, 2011 on iTunes and Amazon. He is currently planning on a national tour where he will perform his own original music.
He also sang a song for the Disney Channel original series Shake It Up. He sang a song with Adam Hicks called "Dance For Life".It premiered on the episode "Vatoolihotsit it Up" & the dance crew the JabbaWockeeZ."Dance For Life" will be featured on the soundtrack for the show, Shake It Up: Break It Down.
In June 12, 2011 Drew was reported to join the CW's hit teen drama series 90210 but later EW reported that he dropped the role due to his conflict schedule.
Discography
Main article: Drew Seeley discographyDiscography Year Album Song Writers Producer 2010 The Resolution - Act 1 Talk Back Drew Seeley, Chad Royce, Scott Mann Justin Gray 2010 The Resolution - Act 1 Into The Fire Drew Seeley, Justin Gray Justin Gray 2010 The Resolution - Act 1 Love Down Low Drew Seeley, Brandon Slavinski, Mike Daly Justin Gray 2010 The Resolution - Act 1 Why Can't You Say That You're Mine Drew Seeley, Justin Gray Justin Gray 2011 The Resolution - Act 2 Goin' Under Drew Seeley, Brandon Slavinski, Robbie Nevil Justin Gray 2011 The Resolution - Act 2 Let It Go! Drew Seeley, Justin Gray Justin Gray 2011 The Resolution - Act 2 Lazy Daze Drew Seeley, Ari Levine, Steve McMorran Justin Gray 2011 The Resolution - Act 2 Beautiful Drew Seeley, Sam LoBue II Justin Gray 2011 The Resolution - Act 3 Damn Right I've Changed Drew Seeley, Brandon Slavinski, Damon Sharpe, Marc Nelkin Justin Gray 2011 The Resolution - Act 3 How a Heart Breaks Drew Seeley, Justin Gray Justin Gray 2011 The Resolution - Act 3 Acceptance Speech Drew Seeley, Rick Dixon, Lance Moody Justin Gray 2011 The Resolution - Act 3 2nd Impression Drew Seeley, Jake Johnson, Craig Tyler, Bret Mazur Justin Gray 2011 The Resolution Shoulda Drew Seeley, Ray Cham Justin Gray Seeley has also contributed to various soundtracks, singles, and music videos mostly produced by Disney. The most notable Disney album is High School Musical.
He is represented by the William Morris Agency and TalentWorks.[6]
He also recorded "Shake Your Groove Thing" with Alvin and the Chipmunks on their 2008 album, Undeniable.[7]
Filmography
Film Year Film Role Notes 2005 Complete Guide to Guys Stearns 2008 Another Cinderella Story Joey Parker 2009 The Shortcut Derek 2010 I Kissed a Vampire Trey Sylvania Television Films Year Title Role Notes 2004 Stuck in the Suburbs Front Desk Clerk (David) 2005 Locusts: The 8th Plague Willy Campus Confidential Logan 2007 Claire Bobby 2010 Freshman Father John Patton Straight-to-DVD Year Title Role Notes 1999 Camp Tanglefoot: It All Adds Up Tommy 2006 Christopher Brennan Saves the World Tom Hartwell 2008 Another Cinderella Story Joey Parker Plays Selena Gomez's character, Mary's, love interest. Television Year Title Role Notes 2009 I Kissed a Vampire Trey Sylvania Online web series 2010–2011 Glory Daze Jason Wilson Main cast, canceled by TBS Television guest appearances Year Title Role Notes 2000 Guiding Light Andrew (3 episodes) 2002 Dawson's Creek Male (1 episode) "The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest" 2003 & 2004 One Tree Hill Johnny 'Vegas' Norris (2 episodes) "Crash Into You"
"You Gotta Go There to Come Back"2008 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody David/Jeffery (1 episode) "Romancing the Phone" 2010 The Closer Boyd Martin (1 episode) "Jump the Gun" References
- ^ "Drew Seeley". TV.com. http://www.tv.com/andrew-seeley/person/169224/summary.html. Retrieved 2009-06-20.
- ^ "Who Are the Real Student Bodies". http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/chart_beat/chat_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001995389. Retrieved 2009-06-20.[dead link]
- ^ "Drew Seeley Interview". Feeling the Vibe. April 26, 2009. http://blog.feelingthevibe.com/drew-seeley-interview-2/. Retrieved 2009-06-20.
- ^ Andrew Gans (June 9, 2009). "Little Mermaid Welcomes Drew Seeley June 9". Playbill. http://www.playbill.com/news/article/130010-Little_Mermaid_Welcomes_Drew_Seeley_June_9. Retrieved 2009-06-20.
- ^ "One Freshman is Earning his Degree in Daddy. Emmy Nominee and ‘High School Musical’ Singer Drew Seeley, Golden Globe Nominee Annie Potts and Four-Time Emmy Winner KimZimmer Co-Star in 'Freshman Father'. A Hallmark Channel Original Movie Premiering June 5" (Press release). Hallmark Channel. April 6, 2010. http://www.hallmarkchannelpress.com/pagelist/PressReleaseDetails.aspx?ID=185&PageID=116. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
- ^ "Contact". DrewSeeley.net. http://drewseeley.net/contact.html. Retrieved 2009-06-20.
- ^ "Alvin Leaves The Chipmunks". redOrbit. October 6, 2008. http://www.redorbit.com/news/entertainment/1579432/alvin_leaves_the_chipmunks/. Retrieved 2009-06-20.
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- Actors from Ontario
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