
DJ Qualls
Biography
DJ Qualls grew up in the small city of Manchester in the Middle Tennessee, one of five children. After studying at The University of London, he returned to Tennessee where he began acting in a local theatre. During that time, he was discovered by photographers David La Chappelle and Steve Klein, which led to modeling work for Prada, as well as other advertising campaigns. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Qualls is proud to be a cancer survivor and an advocate for cancer research and awareness. Qualls made his feature film debut in Road Trip (2000). Qualls is also seen in the comedy thriller Cherry Falls (2000), in which he co-stars with Jay Mohr, Brittany Murphy, and Gabriel Mann in a story of the killings of virgins in a small town high school. His earlier credits include the miniseries Mama Flora's Familly (1998) (TV), based on the book by Alex Haley, and "Against The Wall".
Acting (30 movies)

Hustle & Flow
2005

The New Guy
2002

Road Trip: Beer Pong
2009

All About Steve
2009

Circle of Eight
2009

Road Trip
2000

The Core
2003

Lone Star State of Mind
2002

Comic Book Villains
2002

Delta Farce
2007

Last Day of Summer
2009

Amigo
2011

Small Apartments
2012

Turning Point
2022

Pawn Shop Chronicles
2013

Running Mates
2011

Britney Spears: Greatest Hits - My Prerogative
2004

November Rule
2015

Familiar Strangers
2008

Chasing Holden
2001

Buster's Mal Heart
2017

Big Trouble
2002

Carved
2024

Little Athens
2005

Cherry Falls
2000

Bigger
2018

I'm Reed Fish
2007

The Company Man
2008

The Open Door
2024

The Napa Boys
2025
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Last Day of Summer | 2009 | Executive Producer |