Biography

Tristen Bankston was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Tristen spent several years in Arkansas and Ohio and then moved to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career at the age of 12. Tristen started his early career as an Internet reporter for an online magazine and actually worked the Red Carpet interviewing stars such as Adam Sandler, Guy Pearce, Kevin James, and many other stars from movies to TV series. Tristen is an actor known for many TV series including The Night Shift, Colony, Disney TV series, TOSH.O, and several others. Tristen has been featured in some National commercials including Orville Redenbacher, Applebee's, Red Robin, and some other regional commercials. Tristen has starred in many short films, web series, theater plays, and some movies. Tristen is an avid musician and was the lead guitarist and backup vocals for the band "Five Against One" Tristen can play many instruments including electric guitar, bass guitar, acoustical guitar, piano, drums, saxophone, and has helped write and produce many songs. Tristen is one of three siblings that are all in the entertainment industry.

- IMDb mini biography by: Tristen Bankston