Zach Roerig Biography: TV Series, Girlfriend, Daughter, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Sister, Family

Zach Roerig is an American actor who first drew widespread attention through his portrayal of Casey Hughes on the daytime soap “As the World Turns,” before expanding his visibility with roles such as Matt Donovan on the popular series “The Vampire Diaries.”

His early work on soaps like “One Life to Live” and appearances in shows such as “Friday Night Lights” laid the groundwork for a career that combines mainstream television and film projects.

Profile

• Full name: Zachary George Roerig
• Nickname: Zach
• Date of birth: February 22, 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Montpelier, Ohio, U.S.
• State of origin: Ohio, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor
• Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
• Parents: Father: Daniel Roerig; Mother: Andrea Roerig
• Siblings: Younger sister Emily Roerig
• Spouse: N/A (not married; partner Arielle Kebbel)
• Children: 1 daughter
• Relationship status: Partner: Arielle Kebbel
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: White (of German, Polish, English, and Irish descent)
• Net worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Zach Roerig is now 40 years old. He was born on February 22, 1985, in Montpelier, Ohio. He grew up in a family where his parents, Andrea and Daniel Roerig, lived in Montpelier; he has a younger sister, born in 1989, named Emily. His upbringing in Ohio included working with his father and grandfather at Fackler Monuments, where they made gravestones during his youth.

Roerig attended Montpelier High School, where he participated in football and wrestling, and also studied at the Barbizon Modelling and Acting School in Cleveland before moving to New York City shortly after graduation to pursue acting full-time.

Personal Life

Roerig became a father when his daughter was born in January 2011; her name has not been publicly confirmed. In 2013, he sought full custody following legal issues involving the child’s mother.

He has been romantically linked to co-stars from past projects, and as of April 14, 2025, he announced a partnership with Arielle Kebbel, his co-star from “The Vampire Diaries”.

Career

Roerig’s on-screen career began with guest and recurring roles; he appeared as a rollerblade messenger on “Law & Order” (2004) before securing the role of Casey Hughes on “As the World Turns” from January 18, 2005, to May 2, 2007. Afterward, he portrayed Hunter Atwood on “One Life to Live” in 2007, then had a recurring part as Cash on “Friday Night Lights” (2008–2009).

His breakthrough came in March 2009 when he was cast as Matt Donovan on “The Vampire Diaries,” a leading role he held throughout the show’s eight-season run until 2017, and also reprised the character on spin-offs “The Originals” and “Legacies”.

In film, he has appeared in titles such as “Tie a Yellow Ribbon” (2007), “Assassination of a High School President” (2008), “Dear Me” (2008), “The Ring” installment “Rings” (2017), “The Year of Spectacular Men” (2017), and “The Last Full Measure” (2020) among others.

On television, he played Pulse in “The Gifted” (2017) and Sergeant Will Mosley in “Dare Me” (2019–2020). In 2023, he joined the main cast of the upcoming Netflix series “The Corps,” reflecting continued involvement in both network and streaming projects.

Net worth

Zach Roerig’s net worth is estimated at $4 million, primarily accrued through acting roles in long-running television series, film appearances, and possibly endorsements.

Social Media

• Instagram: @zach_roerig
• X: @ZachRoerig

Filmography

• Tie a Yellow Ribbon (2007)
• Assassination of a High School President (2008)
• Dear Me (2008)
• Field of Lost Shoes (2014)
• Rings (2017)
• The Year of Spectacular Men (2017)
• The Outer Wild (2018)
• The Last Full Measure (2020)
• A Christmas to Savour (2021)
• Evil Men Must Bleed (2022)
• Day of Reckoning (2025)
• Law & Order (TV, 2004)
• As the World Turns (TV, 2005–2007)
• Reba (TV, 2006)
• Split Decision (TV film, 2006)
• Guiding Light (TV, 2007)
• One Life to Live (TV, 2007)
• Friday Night Lights (TV, 2008–2009)
• The Vampire Diaries (TV, 2009–2017)
• The Originals (TV guest, 2016)
• The Gifted (TV, 2017)
• Legacies (TV guest, 2018)
• God Friended Me (TV guest, 2019)
• Dare Me (TV, 2019–2020)
• Step Up: High Water (TV, 2022)
• The Corps (2023)