Cam Gigandet Biography
Summary
"Cam Joslin Gigandet" (; born August 16, 1982) is an American actor, perhaps best known for portraying the character of Kevin Volchok on the FOX television series "The O.C.", and Ryan McCarthy in the film "Never Back Down". In 2008, Gigandet starred as James in the film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's novel, "Twilight".
Personal life
Gigandet was born in Tacoma, Washington to Jay and Kim Gigandet, along with one sister named Kelsie. After graduating from Auburn Senior High School in Auburn, Washington in 2001, he moved to California where he attended Santa Monica Community College, where he first took an acting class.
Gigandet enjoys basketball, golf, skiing, surfing, and is a practicioner of Krav Maga, a self-defense system developed by the Israeli army.
Gigandet and his girlfriend, Dominique Geisendorff, welcomed daughter Everleigh Rae Gigandet on April 14, 2009.
Career
In 2003, Gigandet won his first role and made his TV debut with his portrayal of Mark Young on the fourth season of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation". His other television credits include "The Young and the Restless", "Jack & Bobby" and "The O.C.", where he played Kevin Volchok.
He also starred in the film "Mistaken" in 2004, "Who's Your Caddy?" in 2007, and both "Never Back Down" and "Twilight" in 2008. Gigandet has a number of newer film roles, including "The Unborn" and "Making Change".
In 2008, Gigandet was honored with several awards, including the 'One to Watch' award received at the 10th Annual Young Hollywood Awards. He also shares a MTV Movie Award with co-star Sean Faris for 'Best Fight' from the movie "Never Back Down". His latest accomplishment is the 'Rising Male Star of the Year' award, given to him by Home Entertainment.
In 2009 he won his second MTV Movie Award for 'Best Fight' from the movie "Twilight".
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