Duane McLaughlin was born Duane Anthony McLaughlin-Brashear on June 21, 1986, in Manhattan, New York. Raised by a single parent in New York City, he began acting and modeling at the age of 7. As an actor, Duane is known for his roles in television and film, including the Daytime TV Series, As the World Turns (1956), and the Academy Award-nominated film, Far from Heaven (2002). As a model, he has appeared in several campaigns for popular fashion brands such as Ralph Lauren and Gap.