Cameron Joslin Gigandet (; born August 16, 1982) is an American actor whose credits include a recurring role on '' The O.C.'' and appearances in feature films ''

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'', '' Pandorum'', ''

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'', '' Burlesque'', '' Easy A'', ''

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'' and '' The Magnificent Seven''. He also starred in the CBS legal drama series '' Reckless''. From 2016 to 2018, Gigandet starred in the

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drama series '' Ice''.

Early life

Gigandet was born in Tacoma, Washington, the son of Kim and Jay Gigandet, a co-owner of The Rock pizza franchise. His sister Kelsie is a hair stylist. After graduating from Auburn Senior High School in Auburn, Washington, in 2001, he moved to California, where he attended Santa Monica College.

Career

In 2003, Gigandet made his acting debut with a guest appearance in the crime television series ''

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''. In 2004 and 2005 Gigandet continued his television career with recurring roles in television shows such as ''

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'' and '' Jack and Bobby''. In 2005-06, Gigandet was cast as Kevin Volchok on the Fox teen drama television series '' The O.C.'', appearing in 15 episodes. Gigandet portrayed the role of Kevin, a bad boy and rebellious competitive surfer who develops a casual relationship with the rich socialite Marissa Cooper, portrayed by

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. In August 2007, Gigandet was cast in the Summit Entertainment action drama film ''

''. He portrayed the role of the villainous bad boy and fighting champion Ryan McCarthy who sets out to take down the film's protagonist. Gigandet and co-star Sean Faris shared an award for "Best Fight" at the

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. In December 2007, Summit Entertainment cast Gigandet in the planned film adaptation of the best selling

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book series ''

'' by Stephenie Meyer. He signed on to portray the role of the film's "tracker" vampire James. Gigandet received his second "Best Fight" award win at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards with Robert Pattinson. In 2008, Gigandet won the award for "One to Watch" at the 10th Annual Young Hollywood Awards. In August 2008, Gigandet signed on to the Screen Gems supernatural horror film '' The Unborn'', portraying the role of the protagonist's love interest. Also in 2009, Gigandet starred as Corporal Gallo in the sci-fi thriller '' Pandorum''. In 2009, Gigandet was cast alongside Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly in the thriller film '' The Roommate''. Cam Gigandet 2008

In 2010, Gigandet portrayed Micah, a Christian high school student, in '' Easy A''. That same year, Gigandet starred as the villainous prison guard Chase in the psychological

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thriller '' The Experiment''. In 2010, Gigandet was cast in the film '' Burlesque''. The film was written and directed by first-time director

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and starred

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, Christina Aguilera and Stanley Tucci. In 2011, Gigandet portrayed Jonah in the psychological thriller ''

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''. Gigandet had a supporting role in the 2011 vampire thriller ''

''.

Personal life

Gigandet married Dominique Geisendorff in 2008. They have two daughters and a son. Geisendorff filed for divorce in August 2022.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gigandet, Cam 1982 births Living people American male film actors American male television actors Krav Maga practitioners Male actors from Tacoma, Washington People from Auburn, Washington 21st-century American male actors