Played the role of Ralph Dibny, aka Elongated Man, in the CW superhero TV series "The Flash" and had a recurring role in the ABC sitcom "The Young and the Restless".
Hartley Sawyer is an American actor known for his roles as Kyle Abbott on the CBS Daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless and Ralph Dibny/Elongated Man on The CW series The Flash.
Sawyer's acting career took off in 2013 when he was cast as Kyle Abbott on The Young and the Restless. He made his debut on April 24, 2013, and remained on the show until January 27, 2014.
In 2014, Sawyer starred in the thriller Kept Man and the Geek & Sundry superhero comedy Caper. The following year, he hosted and co-wrote the documentary series Courageous Leaders and starred in the Wall Street drama SPiN.
Sawyer's breakout role came in 2017 when he was cast as Ralph Dibny/Elongated Man on The Flash. His character, a fast-talking private investigator with the ability to stretch his body to any shape or form, first appeared in the fourth episode of the fourth season.
In May 2020, Sawyer faced backlash after several allegedly racist and misogynist Twitter posts he made between 2009 and 2014 resurfaced. He issued an apology on his Instagram account, saying, "My words, irrelevant of being meant with an intent of humor, were hurtful, and unacceptable. I am ashamed I was capable of these really horrible attempts to get attention at that time. I regret them deeply."
As a result of the controversy, Sawyer was fired from his role on The Flash, with Warner Bros. Television and The CW issuing a statement condemning derogatory remarks that target any race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.
Although Sawyer's career has been marked by controversy, he has not received any notable awards or honors.
Little is known about Sawyer's personal life, including his relationships and interests outside of acting.
Despite the controversy surrounding him, Sawyer's portrayal of Elongated Man on The Flash remains a memorable one, and his apology and acknowledgment of his past mistakes are a step towards redemption.
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