Brian Ames is originally from Atlanta, GA where he began modeling and acting in commercials as a child. While he relished his time on set he never dreamed of pursuing a vocation in the arts. With intentions of becoming a doctor he selected Emory University for their renowned medical school; however, a chance audition with the Shakespeare Company his first semester changed all that. He quickly became a fixture in the theater with leading roles in eight major productions. In addition he was accepted to Oxford University as an exchange student for a British Theater semester. After graduating from Emory University with Business and English degrees he moved to Los Angeles. Brian is an actor and writer, known for Maniac (2012), Elegy for a Revolutionary (2013) and Flight of the Living Dead (2007) and is currently filming his second season of Awkward (2014-2015).