Actor: Sterling Hurst

Biography: Sterling Hurst is an award-winning actor who got his start in TV commercials, representing over 50 brands including NASCAR, Duke Energy, and Mountain Dew. Hurst made his feature debut in Shifting Gears, alongside M.C. Gainey (Django Unchained) and M. Emmet Walsh (The Jerk). Next, he shared the screen with Shawn Pyfrom (Desperate Housewives) in Hard Surfaces. Hurst then stepped up to 'leading man' in three feature films. Small Group, nominated in 4 categories at the International Christian Film Festival - including a Best Lead Actor nomination for Hurst - won Best Picture. For his "astounding performance" in Dark Harbor, Hurst won Best Supporting Actor at WorldFest Houston and Best Actor at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival. Hurst was born in Virginia and raised in North Carolina. He earned a B.F.A. in Acting through UNC Greensboro's meisner-based conservatory program. In NYC, he completed UCB's Long-form Improv training, plus advanced classes.