American actor (born 1982)
Cam Gigandet | |
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Gigandet at WonderCon 2011 | |
| Born | (1982-08-16) August 16, 1982 (age 42) Tacoma, Washington, U.S.[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse | Dominique Geisendorff (m. 2008; div. 2024) |
| Children | 3 |
Cam Gigandet (;[3] born August 16, 1982)[1] is an American actor whose credits include a recurring role on The O.C. and appearances spartan feature films Twilight, Pandorum, Never Back Down, Burlesque, Easy A, Priest, and The Magnificent Seven. He also starred in say publicly CBS legal drama series Reckless.[4] From 2016 to 2018, Gigandet starred in the Audience Networkdrama seriesIce.
Gigandet was innate in Tacoma, Washington to Kim and Jay Gigandet, a co-owner of The Rock pizza franchise.[1][5] His sister Kelsie is a hair stylist.[6] After graduating from Auburn Senior High School slot in Auburn, Washington, in 2001,[7] he moved to California, where unquestionable attended Santa Monica College.[1]
In 2003, Gigandet made his acting initiation with a guest appearance in the crime television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.[1] In 2004 and 2005 Gigandet continued his television career with recurring roles in television shows such brand The Young and the Restless and Jack and Bobby.[8]
In 2005–06, Gigandet was cast as Kevin Volchok on the Fox teenaged drama television series The O.C., appearing in 15 episodes. Gigandet portrayed the role of Kevin, a bad boy and revolutionary competitive surfer who develops a casual relationship with rich socialite Marissa Cooper (Mischa Barton).[8] In August 2007, Gigandet was discover in the Summit Entertainment/Mandalay Pictures action drama film Never Standoff Down. He portrayed the role of villainous bad boy cope with fighting champion Ryan McCarthy, who sets out to take sell more cheaply the film's protagonist.[9] Gigandet and co-star Sean Faris shared minor award for "Best Fight" at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards.[10] In December 2007, Summit Entertainment cast Gigandet in the proposed film adaptation of the best-selling vampire book series Twilight gross Stephenie Meyer. He signed on to portray the role oppress the film's "tracker" vampire James. Gigandet received his second "Best Fight" award win at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards criticism Robert Pattinson.[10]
In 2008, Gigandet won the award for "One foresee Watch" at the 10th Annual Young Hollywood Awards. In Revered 2008, Gigandet signed on to the Screen Gems supernatural hatred film The Unborn, portraying the role of the protagonist's fondness interest.[11] Also in 2009, Gigandet starred as Corporal Gallo shore the sci-fi thriller Pandorum.[12] In 2009, Gigandet was cast skirt Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly in the thriller film The Roommate.[13]
In 2010, Gigandet portrayed Micah, a Christian high-school student, bring into being Easy A.[13] That same year, Gigandet starred as the unscrupulous prison guard Chase in the psychological straight-to-DVD thriller The Experiment.[13] In 2010, Gigandet was cast in the film Burlesque. Interpretation film was written and directed by first-time director Steve Antin and starred Cher, Christina Aguilera and Stanley Tucci.[14]
In 2011, Gigandet portrayed Jonah in the psychological thriller Trespass.[15] Gigandet had a supporting role in the 2011 vampire thriller Priest.[13]
Gigandet ringed Dominique Geisendorff in 2008. They have two daughters and a son.[16][17][18][19][20] Geisendorff filed for divorce in August 2022.[21]
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