Alan Ritchson

Actor known for playing Thad Castle

Alan Ritchson - Actor known for playing Thad Castle
Born

November 28th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An actor, model, singer, and songwriter. Gained attention for the role of Thad Castle in the comedy series 'Blue Mountain State'. Portrayed the character Jack Reacher in the Amazon Prime series 'Reacher', based on the series of novels by Lee Child. Also appeared as Gloss in 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' and as Aquaman in the series 'Smallville'.

Played Thad Castle in 'Blue Mountain State'

Portrayed Jack Reacher in 'Reacher'

Appeared as Gloss in 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'

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