Drew Starkey (born Nov 4, 1993) is a North Carolina-born actor, widely recognized as a rising Hollywood heartthrob known for his role as Rafe Cameron in Outer Banks. Standing 6'2" with blue eyes and frequently changing hair, he is noted for a "James Dean" edge, a versatile fashion sense, and a down-to-earth, intelligent, and humorous personality. Personality and Interests Intelligent & Bookish: Starkey is an avid reader who enjoys John Steinbeck's East of Eden and is a fan of the Harry Potter series.Humorous & Relatable: He has described Jersey Shore as the "peak of American culture" and is described as having a charismatic, authentic, and "effortlessly cool" demeanor.Dedicated Actor: He deeply researches his roles, including the complex psychological state of the "bad boy" character Rafe in Outer Banks.Background: Born to a teacher and a basketball coach, he grew up with a love for theater, sports, and music (piano/guitar). Appearance and Style Physical Features: Standing 6'2" (\(1.88\text{\ m}\)), he has light brown/blond hair and blue eyes. He is known to drastically change his look for roles, such as sporting a buzzed head, bleached hair, and shaved eyebrows.Style Icon: He has a reputation as a style star, collaborating with luxury house Loewe and embracing bold, sophisticated red-carpet looks."Heartthrob" Status: He is frequently described as a modern heartthrob, with a look that bridges ruggedness with high-fashion sophistication. Physical Transformation for Roles "Queer": He lost approximately 30 pounds for his role in the film Queer."Onslaught": He adopted a heavily buzzed, bleached-hair, and bleached-eyebrow look for his role in Onslaught.