The young, handsome, clear-eyed deputy of White Pine Bay. He has an immediate attraction to Norma and finds himself drawn into her life and wanting to take care of her.

An accomplished actor, Mike Vogel has crafted a distinguished career in both film and television in just a short period of time. Currently Vogel is shooting a great arc opposite Vera Farmiga on A&E's highly anticipated new show "Bates Motel," from producers Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin.

Most recently, Vogel wrapped production on the independent films McCanick for Josh Waller and Jake Squared for Howard Goldberg, both will be released next year. Vogel was recently seen in the 2012 Oscar-nominated film The Help alongside Emma Stone and Octavia Spencer. He also starred in the ABC's TV series "Pan Am" opposite Christina Ricci.

In 2011, Vogel appeared in Blue Valentine alongside Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling which premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, as well as She's Out of My League. Additional film credits include J.J. Abram's Cloverfield, Poseidon, What's Your Number, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Vogel's television credits include "Grounded for Life" and "Miami Medical."

Vogel resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two daughters.