- Born
- Birth nameDonald Joseph Qualls
- Nickname
- Deej
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- DJ Qualls grew up in the small city of Manchester in Tennessee, USA, one of five children. After studying in the UK at King's College, University of London, he returned to Tennessee where he began acting in a local theatre. During that time, he was discovered by photographers David La Chappelle and Steve Klein, which led to modeling work for Prada, as well as other advertising campaigns. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Qualls is proud to be a cancer survivor and an advocate for cancer research and awareness.
Qualls made his feature film debut in Road Trip (2000). Qualls is also seen in the comedy thriller Cherry Falls (1999), in which he co-stars with Jay Mohr, Brittany Murphy, and Gabriel Mann in a story of the killings of virgins in a small town high school. His earlier credits include the miniseries Mama Flora's Family (1998), based on the book by Alex Haley, and "Against The Wall".
- IMDb mini biography by: Dr. Frosty
- ParentsDebbie QuallsDonnie Qualls
- RelativesSibling(Sibling)Sibling(Sibling)Sibling(Sibling)Sibling(Sibling)
- Extremely thin frame
- Is a cancer survivor
- Is a former model for such designers as Calvin Klein and Prada.
- Booked his first lead, Kyle, in Road Trip (2000), after auditioning for a one line part at an Atlanta casting office. The director invited him to meet Ivan Reitman in his Beverly Hills office, where he was cast.
- Attended King's College, London, where he studied English language and English literature.
- A high school picture of Qualls can be found in the band room at Coffee County Central High, where he attended and was a member of the band.
- You know, so many people say TV makes you stupid. But it had the complete opposite effect on me. It kept me from having a really bad Southern accent.
- The idea of sitting in a booth, and having someone pay me to sign autographs, seems so gross to me.
- My face is distinct. It's hard to confuse me with anyone else.
- I've lived so frugally for so long. I have to have that financial security or the world feels out of control for me.
- Celebrity is a gift. I'm very lucky.
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