Kevin McHale
Character Bio
Though an accident from childhood left Artie Abrams paralyzed from the waist down, he doesn't let his wheelchair hold him back from playing guitar, popping wheelies, beat-boxing, or playing Dance Dance Revolution with his hands. But his disability sets him apart from other kids, which sometimes makes him easy pickings for school bullies.
Will Schuester welcomes Artie into the glee club. Though he projects a casualness about his disability, Artie is hurt when the glee team initially rejects Will's suggestion that they raise money to pay for a handicapable bus so they can all ride together to Sectionals. Will orders the kids to experience life in wheelchairs for a week to better understand the difficulties Artie struggles with every day. The team eventually choreographs a special wheelchair-bound routine of "Proud Mary" in his honor.
Artie gently pursues teammate Tina Cohen-Chang, with whom he believes he shares a connection due to her disability: a stutter. He's aghast when he learns Tina's been faking the speech impediment, but he later decides to forgive her.
Actor Bio
Kevin McHale's love for acting and singing began after he appeared in local commercials in Dallas. Since making the move to Los Angeles, the multi-talented actor has appeared in various television and film projects. McHale was most recently seen on the critically acclaimed cable series "True Blood," and his additional television credits include "The Office," "Zoey 101" and "All That." He also had a role in the feature film "Bratz."
In 2003, McHale joined the boy band NLT (Not Like Them), a Pop/R&B/Hip-Hop group responsible for singles "That Girl" and the Timbaland-produced "She Said, I Said." As the opening act for the Pussycat Dolls, McHale and NLT traveled all over the U.S. performing in the national House of Blues tour and the 16-date "Bandemonium" tour.
McHale, 20 years old, is a native of Plano, TX, but currently resides in Los Angeles.
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