Samuel Larsen

Samuel Peter Acosta Larsen (born August 28, 1991) is an American actor and singer. On August 21, 2011, Larsen won the reality competition program The Glee Project on the Oxygen network, which led to his having a recurring role as Joe Hart on the Fox television show Glee. Larsen was also a member of the band Bridges I Burn.

He is pursuing his solo career, and released his debut EP, Vices, on October 27, 2014.

Life and career Larsen is the son of Henrik and Lupe Acosta Larsen. His father is from Denmark and his mother from Mexico. bass, guitar and keyboards. He graduated from Murrieta Valley High School in 2009.

In 2010, Larsen auditioned in season 9 of American Idol but was cut after making it to Hollywood, failing to make it to the semi-finals. he met his soon-to-be bandmate Skip Arnold during a runway show, moved to Los Angeles busking and applied to The Glee Project. Meanwhile, Larsen and Skip Arnold formed the band "Bridges I Burn" and soon a third member, Salvatore Spinelli, joined them. Larsen writes and performs most of his music. During that episode he performed in two songs: Gym Class Heroes' "Stereo Hearts", and a mashup of The Association's "Cherish" and Madonna's "Cherish". Although his prize for having won The Glee Project was seven episodes, he appeared in each of the final ten episodes of Glee third season. In addition, he appeared as a mentor for The Glee Project second season, appeared in 12 episodes in Glee fourth season, and appeared twice in the final season. In July 2018, Larsen was cast as Zed Evans in the film adaptation of Anna Todd's bestselling novel After. The film was released on 12 April 2019. Larsen plays the role again in its 2020 sequel After We Collided.

Discography Pocket Love (2012) 3 Blind Costumes (2013) Vices - EP (2014) Education - Single (2016) You Should Know (2016) Blue - Single (2017)

Filmography

Television Year Title Role Notes 2010 American Idol Contestant Season 9, eliminated during Hollywood Week 2011–2012 The Glee Project Contestant Contestant (season 1, winner)Guest judge (season 2, episode 2: "Dance-ability") 2012–2013, 2015 Glee Joe Hart Recurring (seasons 3–4, 6) (23 episodes) 2015 Hawaii Five-0Alfie Tucker Guest; Season 6, episode 9: "Hana Keaka" "Charade"

Film