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}}'''Cameron "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 [[Twilight (film)|film adaptation]] of [[Stephenie Meyer]]'s novel, ''[[Twilight]]''.
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'''Cameron "Cam" Joslin Gigandet''' (born August 16, 1982) appears in ''[[Twilight (film)|Twilight]]'' as [[James]]. He is 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''.
   
==Background==
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==Biography==
 
===Early life===
 
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[[File:Cam_Gigandet.jpg|thumb|left|Cam Gigandet]]
[[File:Cam_Gigandet.jpg|thumb|left|Cam Gigandet]]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.
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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.
   
 
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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 an 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 [[Twilight (film)|''Twilight'']], which he shares with [[Robert Pattinson]].
 
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 an 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 [[Twilight (film)|''Twilight'']], which he shares with [[Robert Pattinson]].
   
Gigandet will star alongside Christina Aguilera and Cher in Aguilera's film debut ''Burlesque'', which began filming in November 2009.
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Gigandet also stared alongside Christina Aguilera and Cher in Aguilera's film debut ''Burlesque'', released in 2010.
 
   
 
===Personal life===
 
===Personal life===
Gigandet enjoys basketball, golf, skiing, surfing, and is a practitioner 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.
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Gigandet enjoys basketball, golf, skiing, surfing, and is a practitioner 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. On January 23rd, 2013; Gigandet had a son, Rekker Radley Gigandet with girlfriend, Dominique Geisendorff. They are engaged. 
   
 
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Revision as of 06:34, 6 March 2016


Cameron "Cam" Joslin Gigandet (born August 16, 1982) appears in Twilight as James. He is 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.

Biography

Early life

Cam Gigandet

Cam Gigandet

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.

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 Never Back Down in 2008. That same year, he also played James in Twilight. 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 an 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 Twilight, which he shares with Robert Pattinson.

Gigandet also stared alongside Christina Aguilera and Cher in Aguilera's film debut Burlesque, released in 2010.

Personal life

Gigandet enjoys basketball, golf, skiing, surfing, and is a practitioner 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. On January 23rd, 2013; Gigandet had a son, Rekker Radley Gigandet with girlfriend, Dominique Geisendorff. They are engaged. 

Filmography

Film

Year Film Role Notes
2004 Mistaken Joe
2007 Who's Your Caddy? Mick
2008 Never Back Down Ryan McCarthy MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (shared with Sean Faris)
Twilight James MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (shared with Robert Pattinson)
Teen Choice Award for Movie Rumble (shared with Robert Pattinson)
Teen Choice Award for Movie Villain
2009 The Unborn Mark Hardigan
Pandorum Gallo
Five Star Day Jake Gibson
Kerosene Cowboys Butch Masters
2010 The Experiment Chase
Easy A Micah
Burlesque Jack
2011 The Roommate Stephen
Priest Hicks
Trespass Jonah Collins
2012 The Tin Star Jake Flynn
Making Change Bishop
Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden Stunner
2013 Plush Carter
Free Ride Ray
2014 Red Sky Post-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2003 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Mark Young 1 episode ("Feeling the Heat")
2004 The Young and the Restless Daniel Romalotti, Jr.
2005 Jack & Bobby Randy Bongard 5 episodes
2005–2006 The O.C. Kevin Volchok 15 episodes
2013 Reckless Roy Rayder Lead character; 13 episodes, TV series, filming

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