Billy Flynn (actor)

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Billy Flynn
Born
William Flynn

(1985-05-29) May 29, 1985 (age 38)
St. Francis, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma mater St. Cloud State University
Occupations
Years active2013–present
AgentPCM International
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Spouse
Gina Comparetto
​
(m. 2016)​

William Flynn (born May 29, 1985 [1] ) is an American actor and producer. He is known for portraying Chad DiMera on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives . [2]

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Early life

Flynn was born in St. Francis, Minnesota. He graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2007, majoring in finance and minoring in economics. In the same year Flynn did an internship and worked at Accenture as a financial analyst. [3] In 2010 he took a job as an analyst at Warner Bros. Studios, where he worked for four years. [4] [5]

Career

Flynn is managed by PCM International. He moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. Before making his acting debut, Flynn worked with director Jake Scott in 2013, by appearing in a Taco Bell commercial. In the same year he made his acting debut as Liret in the short movie 80 in 10. He did a campaign of "Silk" for photographer Bryony Shearmur.

In February 2014 Flynn had a guest role on the CBS television series Hawaii Five-0 , in the episode "Hoku Welowelo". Flynn played Nick Spitz, opposite Melanie Griffith. Flynn also co-produced a short movie, Solely. [6] [7] In August 2014 DAYS co-executive producer Greg Meng confirmed to Soap Opera Digest that Flynn had joined the cast of NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives as a recast of Chad DiMera, previously played by Casey Deidrick. Flynn debuted on September 12, 2014. [8] [9] [10] In October 2016 Deadline confirmed that Flynn had booked a role in the thriller movie D.O.A. Blood River. [11]

Personal life

Flynn became engaged to Gina Comparetto on May 29, 2015, his 30th birthday. [12] He and Comparetto married on October 1, 2016. [13] In a 2021 episode of Maurice Benard's program State of Mind, Flynn acknowledged battling substance addiction. [14]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
201380 in 10LiretShort film
2014SolelyMichaelShort film
2017Escape RoomVictorPost-production
2018Dead On ArrivalSam CollinsPost-production
2019WillowbrookKylePost-production
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2014 Hawaii Five-0 Nick SpitzSeason four, episode 16
2014– Days of Our Lives Chad DiMera Main role
2021 Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem Chad DiMeraMiniseries

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Nominated
Daytime Emmy AwardOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesDays of Our LivesNominated
Daytime Emmy AwardOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesDays of Our LivesNominated

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References

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  3. ↑ Kenneally, Tim (September 7, 2014). "'Days of our Lives' Newcomer Billy Flynn on the New Chad DiMera: He's 'Going to Piss Off a Lot of People' (Exclusive)". thewrap.com . Retrieved September 5, 2014.
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  10. ↑ "Billy Flynn Revealed As The New Chad DiMera On Days of our Lives!". Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps . August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  11. ↑ Duka, Amanda N' (October 17, 2016). "Thriller 'D.O.A. Blood River' Sets Cast; Ronnie Gene Blevins Joins 'Death Wish'". Deadline Hollywood . Penske Media Corporation.
  12. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE! DAYS STAR ENGAGED!". SOD. Soap Opera Digest. August 18, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
  13. ↑ Fairman, Michael (October 2, 2016). "Billy Flynn Marries Gina Comparetta". Michaelfairmansoaps.com. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Days of our Lives' Billy Flynn opens up about his struggles with alcohol addiction".
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