Trevor Long
Biography
In 2018 Trevor Long can be seen starring on Netflix's critically acclaimed, award nominated series "Ozark." Created by Bill Dubuque ("The Judge"), the crime-drama follows financial planner Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) who suddenly relocates his family from a Chicago suburb to a summer resort community in the Missouri Ozarks after a money laundering scheme goes wrong. Introduced in season one, Long shines as Cade Langmore, the domineering force of the Langmore family who is incarcerated, feared around town, and deeply motivated to steal Marty's money. Season two launches with Cade out of prison, and fighting to win his daughter Ruth's (Julia Garner) loyalty. The second season of "Ozark" is slated to launch on August 31, on Netflix.
On the film front Long co-produced and starred in the indie horror film "Seeds" which is currently making the rounds on the festival circuit. Directed by his brother Owen Long, the film follows Marcus (Trevor Long) a man whose depraved behavior spirals out of control and he retreats to his family home along the New England coast. Instead of finding solace, he is haunted by his darkest fears and deepest desires. Is he losing his mind or has something terrible burrowed deep within him? Incubating. Waiting until the climate is right. Marcus must fight to save his crumbling sanity and protect Lily, his beloved niece from a monster that lies in wait. "Seeds" premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival in spring of 2018 and will be having its international premiere
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at London's prestigious FrightFest Film Festival in August 2018.
Born in Baltimore and raised in Pittsburgh and Jamestown, Rhode Island, Long discovered his passion for performing at the young age of eight. He was very involved with his high school's performing arts program, and went on to complete his undergrad at Brown University while continuing to hone his craft in acting. Upon graduation Long made the move to New York City to study with William Esper, and received his Master's Degree at Rutgers' Mason Gross School of the Arts. He took full advantage of the robust theater scene in NYC, getting his start through LAByrinth Theater Co. alongside co-artistic director Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of his many theatre highlights was being directed by Hoffman (in his directorial debut) in "In Arabia We'd All be Kings." The role would go on to be reprised by Tom Hardy in London. Over the years Long has performed countless times on stage, working with various NYC companies, the Huntington Theatre Company in Boston and the Manhattan Theatre Club.
In television Long's big break arrived when he was cast in AMC's crime drama "Low Winter Sun" opposite Mark Strong. Although the series only ran for one season, Long was a standout as Sean Foster, a homeless drug addict, ex-homicide detective brought back into the fold by his former partner (Strong.) Additional TV credits for Long include: NBC's "Blindspot," FX's "Unforgettable," and NBC's "Blacklist." On the film front, credits include: "Killing Them Softly," "What Maisie Knew," "Jack Goes Boating," and the short film "Concerto" opposite David Zayas ("Dexter") which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival.
On the charity front Long is passionate about suicide prevention and has spent many years in LA and NYC working for the National Suicide Hotline. When he isn't on set, you can find him with his nose in a great book, or at the gym. Long currently resides in New York City with his wife and son.
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