Vincent Angelo LaRusso (born May 16, 1978) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Adam Banks in '' The Mighty Ducks'' trilogy.

Early life and education

LaRusso is the youngest son of Anthony Sr. and Joann LaRusso, and grew up in

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. He has an older brother named Anthony. He graduated from Madison High School in 1996 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from

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Career

LaRusso is best known for having starred as Adam Banks in all three ''Mighty Ducks'' films. He was originally slated to play a lesser character, Larson, before being elevated to a bigger role. He is very active in participating in reunions, meet-and-greets, and events. He was in attendance at the 25th anniversary of the

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hockey team in February 2019, along with many of the trilogy's co-stars. LaRusso reprised his role as Adam Banks in an episode of the

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series '' The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers'' in which several of the original Mighty Ducks return for a reunion.

Personal life

LaRusso resides in

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, where he works in the hospitality sector.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:LaRusso, Vincent 1978 births American male film actors American male television actors American people of Italian descent Boston University School of Management alumni Living people Male actors from Livingston, New Jersey People from Madison, New Jersey Madison High School (New Jersey) alumni Actors from Morris County, New Jersey