Think You've Seen Frequency's Star Riley Smith Before? You're Right

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The CW's Frequency is one of Fall's hottest new shows, and we've also garnered some interest in one of its stars, Riley Smith. If you found his face vaguely familiar (and extremely attractive) during the premiere, you're certainly not alone. Turns out, he's actually been playing our onscreen crush for several years now. Not only did he romance an Olsen twin in New York Minute, but he also had a guest stint on one very popular cult TV show. See where you recognize him from here, and then find out when your favorite shows are returning this season.

01

Freaks and Geeks

Back in 2000, Smith played a jock named Todd Schellinger on this cult show.

02

Graduation

Smith starred as Chauncey Boyd in this 2007 crime drama.

03

New York Minute

If you were a big fan of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's movies growing up, then you probably remember him from their first theatrical release film.

04

Make It Happen

He was also the onscreen love interest for Mary Elizabeth Winstead's character in this dance film.

05

Radio

Smith starred alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. in this semi-biographical sports drama about James Robert "Radio" Kennedy.

06

24

The actor played Kyle Singer during season three of the hit series.

07

Motocrossed

Remember the total hottie that Andi Carson was crushing on in this Disney Channel original movie? Yeah, that was Smith.

08

Drive

Smith had a part on this short-lived Fox show. Sadly, the series was canceled after only four episodes.

09

Not Another Teen Movie

In 2001, Smith played the odd videographer, Les, in this teen comedy.

10

Summerland

He punched Jesse McCartney in the face on this series from The WB.

11

Nashville

In 2015, Smith played a rock star-turned-country singer on this popular show.

12

90210

Smith's character, Riley, had a brief relationship with Annie Wilson on the Beverly Hills, 90210 reboot.

13

True Blood

The actor had a recurring role as vampire Keith, Arlene Fowler Bellefleur's eventual love interest, on the HBO series.

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