Get to Know Nina Dobrev's Hot New Boyfriend
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You may have heard of the name Austin Stowell because of his up-and-coming status as a Hollywood actor, but the sexy star is also in the limelight because of his romance with Nina Dobrev. Austin, who costars in the upcoming Dreamworks movie, Bridge of Spies, with Tom Hanks, reportedly started dating Nina in June. The couple was most recently spotted showing massive amounts of PDA during their getaway to the French Riviera. But while the world knows a lot about the gorgeous Vampire Diaries star, Austin is still a bit of a mystery . . . until now. We've rounded up five fun facts about him to kick-start your obsession, including one about his adorable hometown roots. Keep reading to find out more about Nina's new leading man, then check out what she had to say about her ex Ian Somerhalder's recent wedding.
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You've seen him on the big screen before.
Austin was most recently seen in the Oscar-nominated film Whiplash, where he played a red-haired drummer named Ryan. Austin has also had roles in Love and Honor alongside Liam Hemsworth, Behaving Badly alongside Selena Gomez, Dolphin Tale, and Dolphin Tale 2.
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He was on a little show called The Secret Life of the American Teenager.
Besides his work in movies, Austin's résumé also contains some impressive TV stints. His most recognizable role was playing Jesse on The Secret Life of the American Teenager from 2009 until 2011. He's also appeared on episodes of NCIS: Los Angeles and 90210.
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He's a small-town guy.
Austin, the youngest of three boys, was raised in Kensington, CT, by his parents, Robert and Elizabeth. He attended the University of Connecticut, where he studied with the Department of Dramatic Arts. He graduated in 2007 with a bachelor of fine arts.
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He has a hilarious Instagram account.
Austin's Instagram (@amstowell) is full of cute and funny moments. Case in point, this photo of him holding up a pair of tan underwear, with the caption, "My wardrobe for the next scene. #sorrymom Where's my agent?"
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He's 30.
Austin was born on Dec. 24, 1984, which means he turned 30 this past year. Nina, whose birthday is less than three weeks later, is 26. Could this mean a commitment is in the near future for the couple?