TROY DOHERTY

Troy Doherty (born June 28, 1996) is an American actor, singer, songwriter, musician, voice artist, and director. Hailing from Wall Township, New Jersey, he's best known for starring as Clayton Swain on TNT’s The Last Ship, and he’s also made memorable appearances on Nickelodeon’s Victorious and NBC’s This Is Us .

Early Life & Entry into Performing

Troy grew up at the Jersey Shore and began performing in theater at age 10, transitioning to screen roles by 11 with a notable appearance in the short film Paper Dreams (2008) . Raised in a supportive family environment, he later moved between New Jersey, Los Angeles, and Nashville, reflecting his multi-city artistic lifestyle .

Acting Career Highlights

• Voice Work: Brought the character Emery to life in Chuggington (2010–2011), covering both the main series and Badge Quest spin-off .

• TV Appearances: Featured in shows like Victorious (as Jarold Ardbeg), New Girl, Criminal Minds, Scorpion, Mike & Molly, Welcome to the Family, and Filthy Preppy Teen$ .

• Major Roles:

  • Portrayed Clayton Swain over 10 episodes of TNT’s The Last Ship (2018) .

  • Appeared as John Smiley in This Is Us (2019) .

  • Acted as Byron in Zoey 102 (2023) .

His film credits include Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (2009), Hickey (2016), September Morning (2017), and The Odd Essay (2018) .

Music, Voice Acting & Direction

• Music Releases: Troy records as TROY, blending pop, rock, and soul. His debut EP Calvin Court dropped in 2021, followed by a zodiac-themed singles series starting in 2023 (e.g., “Gemini,” “Cancer (Unconditionally)”) continuing through 2025 (“Sagittarius,” “Aquarius,” etc.) .

• Voice & Stage: He voices Hermes in EPIC: The Musical and stars in the musical’s companion mini-series Hermes (and Jay) .

• Behind the Scenes: Credits include directing and composing, along with creating music linked to productions like Let’s Big Happy .

Personal Life & Passions

Troy divides his time between Los Angeles, Nashville, and Atlanta, emphasising growth, risk-taking, and family support . With a background in parkour and a love for guitar, piano, and trumpet, he brings high energy and creativity to every project .

Why Troy Doherty Stands Out

Troy exemplifies the multi-talented modern entertainer—balancing acting, music, voice work, and directing. His transition from childhood theater to diverse screen roles and musical storytelling shows remarkable versatility. With ongoing projects across media, Troy continues evolving as a compelling presence in entertainment.