Background
Mayes was raised in Pepper Pike, Ohio by his mother Diana
His brother, Alex, was born ten years after him.
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Rob Mayes
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After graduating from University School in 2003, Mayes attended Dulwich College in London and toured Europe with a singing group. He decided to pursue a military career, and attended the United States Naval Academy.
Career
He is best known for starring as the title character in the 2012 horror comedy film John Dies at the End, as well as portraying Tommy Nutter in the short-lived comedy-drama television series Jane by Design. He started modeling when he was five years old. He also accepted into the United States Military Academy and planned to become a Navy Sea, Air, Land, but left approximately 18 months later, citing desensitization and feeling like he was "becoming something didn"t want to be." After leaving the military, he focused on writing songs, and released a seven-track popular album called Glimpses of Truth.
Two weeks after moving to New York City in 2007, Mayes was hired for a one-episode role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
In 2008, he played the lead role in the Music Television musical television film The American Mall. Mayes had guest starring roles on Cold Case, Valentine, Bones, and Medium and played the lead role in the 2010 remake of Ice Castles.
In 2012, he auditioned for the role of John in John Dies at the End, and premiered at the 2012 Sundance Festival. Also in 2013, he had a recurring role as Tommy Nutter in Jane by Design and guest starring roles in NCIS, The Glades, and 90210.
After a recurring role on The Client List, he portrayed Matthew Blackwood in the 2013 drama film Burning Blue, which was based on the 1992 play of the same name.
In 2014, played Troy Quinn in Legends.
