Anthony Turpel
{{Short description|American actor}}
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2000|1|26}}
| birth_place = Los Angeles, California United States
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| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|Media personality}}
| years_active = 2015–present
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| television = Love, Victor
The Bold and the Beautiful
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Anthony Turpel (born January 26, 2000) is an American actor known for his role as Will in the Netflix series No Good Nick (2019). He received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actor for his performance as R.J. Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful (2016).{{Cite web |last=Montgomery |first=Daniel |date=2017-04-15 |title=2017 Daytime Emmy reel: Anthony Turpel ('B&B') tries to stop a wedding in Younger Actor submission [WATCH] |url=https://www.goldderby.com/article/2017/daytime-emmy-reels-anthony-turpel-the-bold-and-the-beautiful-best-younger-actor/ |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=GoldDerby |language=en-US}} Turpel has also appeared in films such as Baby Blue (2023), Culdesac (2017), and Play Dead (2012). In 2020, he gained broader recognition for his portrayal of Felix in Hulu's teen comedy-drama series Love, Victor.{{Cite web |last=Henley |first=Kenyetta |date=2020-08-14 |title=Love, Victor: 10 Things You Missed About Felix |url=https://screenrant.com/love-victor-missed-things-about-felix-anthony-turpel-hulu/ |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}} Additionally, he had a recurring role in episode four of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024).
Early life
Anthony Turpel was born on January 26, 2000, in Los Angeles, California, USA.{{Cite web |title=Anthony Turpel: Movies, TV, and Bio | website=Amazon |url=https://www.amazon.com/prime-video/actor/Anthony-Turpel/amzn1.dv.gti.44cf35be-44fa-41e2-a123-3904066e4e6e/#:~:text=Anthony%20Turpel%20came%20to%20this,his%20birth%20sign%20is%20Aquarius.}} He became interested in acting at a young age and began performing in school plays.{{Cite web |last=Mbuthia |first=Mercy |date=2021-01-25 |title=Anthony Turpel bio: age, height, girlfriend, movies and TV shows |url=https://www.legit.ng/1398795-anthony-turpel-bio-age-height-girlfriend-movies-tv-shows.html |access-date=2024-10-05 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}} Encouraged by his family and teachers, Turpel pursued acting professionally in his early teens. His passion for the craft led him to land several roles in commercials and guest appearances on television series before gaining widespread recognition.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-21 |title=Anthony Turpel: Actor, TV Shows, Henry Danger, Movie, Age, Height, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Bio |url=https://besttoppers.com/anthony-turpel/ |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=Best Toppers |language=en-US}}
Career
Turpel made his television debut with guest roles in various popular TV shows. One of his early notable appearances was in Henry Danger (2015), a Nickelodeon sitcom. However, it wasn't until 2016 that he earned significant attention as R.J. Forrester on the long-running CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.{{Cite web |last=Waldo |first=Garren |date=2024-01-26 |title=B&B Alum Anthony Turpel Celebrates His Birthday |url=https://soaphub.com/the-bold-and-the-beautiful/the-bold-and-the-beautiful-news/the-bold-and-the-beautiful-alum-anthony-turpel-celebrates-his-birthday/#flyout-close |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=Soap Hub |language=en-US}} He portrayed the character from 2016 to 2018 and became widely recognized for his performance. His portrayal of R.J., the son of Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye).{{Cite web |last=Kevin |date=2020-07-08 |title=Exclusive Interview: Pop Culturalist Chats with Love, Victor's Anthony Turpel |url=https://pop-culturalist.com/exclusive-interview-pop-culturalist-chats-with-love-victors-anthony-turpel/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=Pop-Culturalist.com |language=en-US}}
Turpel continued to expand his career in television and gained broader recognition in 2020 when he was cast as Felix Weston in the Hulu original series Love, Victor.{{cite web |last=Fuentes |first=Tamara |date=June 17, 2019 |title=Meet the Cast of 'Love, Victor' and Their Characters |url=https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/a32895260/hulu-love-victor-cast-and-characters/ |access-date=June 17, 2020 |work=Seventeen}} The show is a spin-off of the 2018 film Love, Simon and follows the journey of Victor Salazar as he navigates high school, relationships, and questions of sexual identity.{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Avery |date=2020-06-18 |title='Love, Victor's Anthony Turpel On Felix & Lake's Big Finale Moment, The Pivotal Victor & Felix Scene & More |url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2020/06/18/love-victor-felix-lake-finale-victor-coming-out-anthony-turpel-interview/ |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=Hollywood Life |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Hullender |first=Tatiana |date=2022-06-15 |title=Anthony Turpel, Isabella Ferreira & Mateo Fernandez Interview: Love, Victor |url=https://screenrant.com/love-victor-anthony-turpel-isabella-ferreira-mateo-fernandez-interview/ |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}} Anthony's character Felix, who is Victor's quirky, loyal, and humorous best friend, quickly became a fan favorite.{{Cite web |date=2020-06-24 |title="Love, Victor" Star Anthony Turpel Opens Up About What's Next for Felix and Lake |url=https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/a32949916/love-victor-star-anthony-turpel-felix-exclusive-interview/ |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=Seventeen |language=en-US}} His role in Love, Victor earned him praise for his comedic timing and the portrayal of a relatable and endearing character.{{Cite web |last=Heilbronn |first=Leora |date=2022-06-29 |title=Interview: Love, Victor's Anthony Turpel |url=https://brieftake.com/video-interview-love-victor-season-three-anthony-turpel/ |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=Brief Take |language=en-CA}}
In 2024, Turpel made his professional stage debut at The Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles, portraying the role of Van in Bert V. Royal’s play, Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead.{{Cite web |last=Rabinowitz |first=Chloe |title=Anthony Turpel, Colin McCalla & More to Lead DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD in LA |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Anthony-Turpel-Colin-McCalla-More-to-Lead-DOG-SEES-GOD-CONFESSIONS-OF-A-TEENAGE-BLOCKHEAD-in-LA-20240405 |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}
Filmography
= Film =
= Television =
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!Year !Title !Role !Notes |
| rowspan="4" |2015
|Dylan Darcy | |
| Henry Danger
|Steve |Episode; "My Phony Valentine" |
| Life in Pieces
|Max |Episode; "Babe Secret Phone Germs", Uncredited |
| Future Shock
|Ethan | |
| 2016-2018
|R.J. Forrester |Main cast; 95 episodes |
| rowspan="2" |2019
|Freddie |2 episodes |
| No Good Nick
|Will |4 episodes |
| 2020-2022
|Felix |Main cast |
| 2021
|Stage manager |Episode; "Brotherly Love" |
| 2022
|Roy Bacall |Episode; "Stand by Ben" |
| rowspan="2" |2024
|Theo |Recurring Role (Season 3) |
| Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
|Donovan Goodreau |Episode; "Kill or Be Killed" |
| 2025
|Connor |Episode; "Spring Break" |
Awards and nominations
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|nm7033784}}
{{Daytime Emmy Award categories}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Turpel, Anthony}}
Category:Male actors from Las Vegas
Category:English male television actors