Skeet Ulrich

American actor in television and film

Skeet Ulrich - American actor in television and film
Born

January 20th, 1970
55 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actor, gained prominence in the late 1990s with appearances in several popular films and television series. Gained significant recognition for roles in 'Scream', a successful horror film released in 1996, and 'The Craft', a supernatural drama film that came out in 1996. Later starred in the television series 'Riverdale', which began airing in 2017, portraying the character FP Jones. His contributions to horror and teen drama genres established a solid career in the entertainment industry.

Starred in 'Scream' (1996)

Featured in 'The Craft' (1996)

Appeared in 'Riverdale' (2017-2020)

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