Drew Powell Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Films, Wife, Son

Drew Powell is an American actor best known for his role as Butch Gilzean (later Solomon Grundy) in the hit television series Gotham.

Born on January 19, 1976, in Noblesville, Indiana, he began his acting career in the early 2000s with appearances in shows like Malcolm in the Middle, The Mentalist, and Leverage.

A graduate of DePauw University, Powell has built a strong career as a versatile character actor in both TV and film.

Profile

• Full Name: Andrew Powell
• Stage Name: Drew Powell
• Born: January 19, 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Noblesville, Indiana, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
• Parent: Jim Powell, Peggy Powell
• Siblings: Than Powell, Elizabeth Powell
• Spouse: Veronica Powell
• Children: One son
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Drew Powell was born on January 19, 1976, in Noblesville, Indiana, United States. He is 49 years old. He was raised in a close-knit family by his parents, Jim Powell and Peggy Powell. He has two siblings: a brother named Than Powell and a sister named Elizabeth Powell.

Drew is of White ethnicity and follows the Christian faith. Growing up in Indiana, he developed an early interest in the arts, particularly acting and storytelling.

For his education, Drew attended Noblesville High School, where he was actively involved in the school’s theatre productions. After graduating, he went on to study at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana.

There, he further honed his acting skills and participated in various campus performances before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a professional acting career.

Career

Drew Powell began his acting career in the early 2000s, with guest appearances in TV shows such as Malcolm in the Middle, where he played Cadet Drew. He gained more visibility with roles in The Mentalist, House, and Leverage.

His breakout role came as Butch Gilzean (later Cyrus Gold/Solomon Grundy) in the hit series Gotham, which aired on Fox. The character was one of the most popular and complex villains in the show, earning Powell critical praise for his performance.

He has also appeared in films like Straw Dogs and The Marine 3: Homefront, and has built a solid career as a character actor in both dramatic and comedic roles.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @realdrewpowell
• Facebook handle: @realdrewpowell
• Twitter handle: @realdrewpowell

Personal Life

American actor born January 19, 1976, in Noblesville, Drew Powell is married to Veronica Powell, a teacher whom he met while working on a project in Australia. The couple shares a son and resides in Los Angeles.

Information about his previous romantic relationship before his marriage to Veronica Powell is not widely available. Regarding his height, Drew Powell stands at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m).

Filmography

• Gotham (2014–2019) – Butch Gilzean / Solomon Grundy
• Malcolm in the Middle (2001–2002) – Cadet Drew
• Straw Dogs (2011) – Bic
• The Marine 3: Homefront (2013) – Gabriel
• The Mentalist – Recurrent roles
• Leverage – Guest role
• House M.D. – Guest role
• Psych – Guest role
• NCIS – Guest role

Net Worth

Drew Powell has an estimated net worth of $3 million. His income mainly comes from his acting career, with significant earnings from his role in the television series Gotham.

He has also earned from appearances in shows like Malcolm in the Middle, The Mentalist, and House, as well as films like Straw Dogs and The Marine 3: Homefront. In addition to acting, he makes money through voice-over work, theatre performances, and appearances at fan conventions.