Ross Marquand

Ross Marquand (born (1981-08-22)August 22, 1981), is an American actor from Denver, Colorado. He has appeared on film, stage, and television. He is best known for portraying the role of Aaron on The Walking Dead. 2Early life and education Marquand was born in Fort Collins, Colorado. His initial foray into acting began at the age of nine when he played a small part in a church pageant. Soon thereafter, he joined the Boy Scouts of America (where he attained the rank of Eagle Scout) and began impersonating celebrities at campfire ceremonies. While in attendance at the University of Colorado at Boulder he starred in several productions including To Kill a Mockingbird, The Passion of Dracula, and The Cherry Orchard. He graduated with a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Theatre Performance. 2Career After college he moved to Los Angeles and quickly garnered attention in several film and television projects. Marquand portrayed screen legend Paul Newman on AMC's Mad Me