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Handsome, Virile and Sexy American and International Men Who Certainly Have the Potential for Stardom

by mikhail080 • Created 6 years ago • Modified 9 months ago
Here's a great list of hot and sexy men who are not really internationally famous or popular -- except of course in their own social circles! Many of these gentlemen have had leading roles in films or supporting roles on television, so they have achieved a good amount of success. But they yet deserve to be considered as contenders for stardom. Check out the photo albums for any guy that appeals to you and you will not be disappointed by what you view. I'm excited to witness which first becomes a superstar!
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  • Matt Rife

    500. Matt Rife

    • Actor
    • Producer
    • Writer
    Wild 'N Out (2015–2017)
    Matt Rife is an American standup comedian & actor originally from Ohio. Matt first started standup comedy at the age of 15 and has since toured around the world performing with some of the biggest names in comedy; Dane Cook, Ralphie May, Finesse Mitchell, Mike Epps, Deray Davis, Erik Griffin, etc... Now living in Los Angeles, Matt has become a popular regular in the comedy scene, including being the youngest male regular performer at the World Famous Laugh Factory. Comedy in his roots, Matt has easily transitioned into his much larger passion, acting. Getting his start on a couple of Disney shows until his break came when he was added as a leading cast member on MTV's hit show Wild N Out back in season 7.
  • Alan Ritchson

    501. Alan Ritchson

    • Actor
    • Producer
    • Director
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
    Alan Ritchson has carved a space for himself on both the large and small screens since he made the trek from a small town in Florida to Los Angeles.

    Alan Michael Ritchson was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Vickie (Harrell), a high school teacher, and David Ritchson, a U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant. He is of Czech, English, and German descent. Frequently relocating as the middle son of a military family, Alan learned to adapt and entertain in order to build friendships in new and unfamiliar environments. Certainly this has been a key ingredient in his success so far in the industry.

    Alan's early credits include portraying Aquaman in the long running series Smallville. This marked the first portrayal of the superhero in an officially licensed live-action production.

    Ritchson has also taken on grittier leading man roles in the independent film market with the modern-day western "Rex" and the dramatic love story of "Steam" alongside Ally Sheedy.

    In contrast, he also made quite a comedic impression with his love-to-hate-him character of Thad Castle on the football comedy Blue Mountain State. He parlayed his comedic skills to work with Rebel Wilson in her CBS pilot Super Fun Night.

    In addition to his acting repertoire, Alan also writes, produces and is a singer/songwriter.

    Most recently Alan can be seen as the District 1 victor, Gloss, in Catching Fire; the second installment of the hugely successful Hunger Games franchise. He also portrayed the cool-but-crude Raphael in the Michael Bay produced reboot of TMNT.
  • Martiño Rivas

    502. Martiño Rivas

    • Actor
    The Boarding School (2007–2010)
    Martiño Rivas was born on 10 January 1985 in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. He is an actor, known for The Boarding School (2007), Cable Girls (2017) and Los girasoles ciegos (2008).
  • On set of the new movie, "UNBELIEVERS"

    503. Adrian R'Mante

    • Actor
    • Writer
    • Producer
    The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005–2007)
    Adrian grew up in Tampa, Florida and started acting in the 8th grade. Although Adrian started acting at age 14, he didn't take it seriously until his senior year when he landed his first full length theatrical production of the high school musical Fame. He grew up playing many sports such as baseball, football, and basketball but dancing was his life. Adrian was mostly known for his dancing ability and participated in countless hip-hop and break dancing competitions where he was extremely successful. His high school was looking for the lead dancer in the musical Fame, so Adrian auditioned and the rest is history.

    Ultimately, dancing is what launched Adrian into acting, where he received a scholarship to the theatre program at the University of Central Florida, Orlando. Adrian had the fortunate opportunity to work with some of the top-acting professionals in the country. During his training at the University of Central Florida, he worked on Nickelodeon's Gamelab, Slimetime Live, the prestigious Orlando Shakespeare Festival and many main stage theatre productions at UCF. His favorite role is the Emcee from the Musical Cabaret. In 1999, Adrian decided with the training, knowledge and experience he obtained through hard work, it was time to move to Hollywood and live out his dream in television and film.

    After arriving in Hollywood, Adrian struggled but found himself determined to propel forward... and that he did by landing a co-starring role on the TV show Profiler. From here, Adrian met casting director Anthony Barneo who became the reason Adrian is where he is today. Adrian joined Anthony Barneo's acting company Blue Sphere Alliance and had the opportunity to play multiple characters in the play "A Piece of My Heart." Having no representation, it was this opportunity that landed Adrian an agent, manager, recurring guest star (Battery Park), and a lead in a feature film (Artie). Through the success of his Ovation nominated performance in "A Piece of My Heart", Adrian has not stopped working and continues to enjoy countless television and film roles.

    Some of Adrian's favorite guest starring and recurring roles include: Magnum P.I., NCIS: Los Angeles, Hawaii Five-0, CSI: Crime Scene Investagation, 24, CSI: NY, JAG, Alias, Frasier and Summerland. Some of his favorite film roles include Chicken Girls: The Movie, S1m0ne (with Al Pacino), Graduation Night (with Abigail Spencer and Kevin Alejandro), Twice The Dream, Even In Dreams, All Or Nothing (jury award-winning film at the Hollywood Film Festival), Straight Jacket, and Artie (with Kevin Farley).

    Adrian's most visible character to date and by far, his most recognizable has been the role of Esteban Julio Ricardo Montoya Dela Rosa Ramirez from the mega hit Disney Channel show "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody."
  • Bo Roberts

    504. Bo Roberts

    • Actor
    • Camera and Electrical Department
    • Cinematographer
    300: Rise of an Empire (2014)
    Fresh off the pages of Cosmo, GQ and Men's Health (among many others), Bo Roberts who is named one of the "50 Sexiest Men Alive," transitioned from modeling to acting. He has appeared various projects including Legendary Pictures/Noam Murro's "300: Rise of an Empire"; Fox's "The Mindy Project" and USA Network's "Burn Notice" and most recently in Lionsgate/Kevin Carraway's "Change of Command" with Michael Jai White and Steve Austin.

    Originally from Kentuckiana (southern Indiana), Bo was "seen" in South Beach Miami where he was discovered as a model and signed to an international contract; he then relocated to New York and Italy. While in New York he actively began studying acting at the HB Studio (Stanislavsky method) and training in movement at the Broadway Dance Centre. In Los Angeles he is a member of Anthony Meindl's studio/workshop.

    A former member Indiana's CERT (SWAT team/police force) and a brief stint as a cage fighter with the MMA; Bo is licensed for life and very well versed in fight technique and weapons.

    Beyond acting, Bo Roberts is a rapidly rising social media star on multiple platforms, including Twitter's new, live broadcast division - Periscope
  • Samuel Robertson

    505. Samuel Robertson

    • Actor
    • Sound Department
    • Additional Crew
    Coronation Street (2004–2025)
    Samuel Robertson was born on 11 October 1985 in Dundee, Scotland, UK. He is an actor, known for Coronation Street (1960), Beaver Falls (2011) and Perfect Sisters (2014).
  • Cody Robinson

    506. Cody Robinson

    • Stunts
    • Actor
    Avengers: Endgame (2019)
    Cody Robinson is known for Avengers: Endgame (2019), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) and Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018).
  • Claudio Roca

    507. Claudio Roca

    • Actor
    • Producer
    • Writer
    Narcos: Mexico (2018– )
    Claudio Roca was born in Mexico City. He began his acting studies at the CEA (Centro de Estudios de Actuación de Televisa) and soon landed roles in soap operas such as Cachito de cielo (2012) playing a quadriplegic alongside to Maite Perroni. He later attended the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City in 2014 and then returned to Mexico to star in two hit TV series: El Dandy (2015) and Lady of Steel (2014) playing the main character's son, Álvaro. 'The Tequita'. Martinez. From 2016 to 2019, he filmed two seasons with the star character of Doctor Adolfo along with Danna Paola and Aracely Arámbula in the series La doña. He has also acted in several plays and continues to work in theater, television and developing his own projects, including Los hermanos Salvador, a short film that the Disney + platform bought, produced. In recent years he has grown as an actor and producer, in programs such as Narcos Mexico with Diego Luna. He started a comedy called Twenty-Year Divorced and Fantastic as an actor and producer with Paulina Goto, playing Santi. To later make Malverde The Patron Saint a Telemundo production where he plays a bipolar priest in 1900 in northern Mexico. In November 2021, it was nominated for Best Short Film at the Morelia Film Festival, one of the most important film festivals in the world. And the short film The Fourth Door directed by Hugo Magaña won in its category. In 2023, he premiered the series I am Rosalía, It was not my fault in his second with a project with Damián Alcazar directed by Maryse Sistach. He is now filming an international film.
  • 508. Daniel Rodic

    • Actor
    MEK 8 (2012– )
    Daniel Rodic was born on 17 January 1991 in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. He is an actor, known for MEK 8 (2011), Der Lehrer (2009) and Bad Cop: Kriminell gut (2017).
  • Oskar Rodriguez

    509. Oskar Rodriguez

    • Actor
    • Producer
    • Additional Crew
    Noomie (2016– )
    Oskar Rodriguez (Oscar Alejandro Rodriguez Ramos) was born on October 3, 1986 in San Juan, Purrto Rico. His parents, Dr. Oscar Antonio Rodriguez and Wanda L. Ramos, raised him and his older brothers Oscar Antonio and Oscar Alberto in a warm and loving environment. Oskar and his siblings attended school at the American Military Academy in Guaynabo, where Oskar was taught under the Military pedagogy the importance of responsibility, dedication, organization, and integrity.

    As he matured, Oskar found interest and passion in the world of performing arts and decided to join several dance studios around his neighborhood. After some time, Oskar found Ensayos Dance Studio in Bayamon, pr, where he trained rigorously in all sorts of dance technique under well respected dance instructors on the Island. His talent was undeniable; his teachers and peers soon discovered that he had incredible charisma and a unique style that captured audiences everywhere. He performed in numerous activities until he caught more than just the audience's attention. He became a professional dancer for great Puerto Rican singers/performers. At the young age of 16 he had become well recognized and respected in the dance community, booking jobs coveted by thirty-something established professional dancers.

    This is where he found his calling. He discovered that his true passion was to an audience and sought to advance his professional career in all aspects. Oskar wanted to act. As a high-school student he became a member of the Drama Club, finding the portrayal of diverse fictional characters a genuine obsession.

    Oskar graduated high-school in 2004, and even as his parents pressured him to begin a College career, he decided to take a break from his academics and pursue his art further. He was an active member of numerous school clubs and extracurricular groups, and he still managed to work steadily as a professional dancer. He barely made it to his graduation, having to perform that same night with pop idol singing sensation Luis Fonsi. He gave a salutatory speech at graduation and hurried over to the venue holding thousands of spectators. The rush of the stage, he felt, was the most fulfilling experience in the world.

    He performed with a handful of pop sensations in Latin America: Ednita Nazario, Manny Manuel, David Bisbal, Chayanne, Hector el Father, and Thalía among others. He felt accomplished in many ways, but he still felt a missing piece. There were elements of his artistic craft that he wanted to explore, but found little outlet for his acting, as the movie and television industry in pr was lacking the resources he was looking for.

    Looking for that creative outlet, Oskar packed his bags and moved to New York City. Inspired by a company of dancers touring the U.S. performing the acclaimed musical Cats (1982) Oskar figured that trying to make it in Broadway was probably a good way to tap into this business, and possibly quench his thirst for theater and the arts. Only a couple months after arriving in the 'Big Apple', Oskar auditioned for and was hired by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as a full-time dancer and singer on two of their most prestigious and popular ships, The Enchantment and The Brilliance. He left New York City, rehearsed in Miami for a couple months, and was off to sea, where nightly audiences acclaimed Oskar as a dedicated, vivacious, and passionate dancer. He finished his contracts on the cruise ships and moved to pr. He was again challenged to make a decision. He could begin pursuing his academics, or he could give his dream of becoming an actor a well deserved chance. Giving it little thought, Oskar packed his bags again, and leaving his supporting family and friends behind, he moved to Los Angeles, California. There, he promised himself he would pursue his true calling as an actor.

    Oskar has been living in Los Angeles for over a year now, auditioning for a number of roles in diverse productions. Building his resume slowly but strongly, Oskar is trying to make a name for himself in a business that is excessively overflowing with Hollywood hopefuls. It doesn't take much to understand Oskar's obsession is more than just that; he is a truly talented actor and dancer who dreams of one day reaching audiences everywhere through the big and small screen. To know Oskar Rodriguez is to understand why Hollywood stars are born; not only is he a great actor, a beautiful dancer, and a captivating model (with a face and body to match his talent), he has not forgotten his roots. He is a loving, tender, and understanding friend. His personality, as outgoing and lively as he is, is captivating far beyond his looks, and he is bound to win the hearts of audiences and peers alike as he climbs his way to the top of this unpredictable but exhilarating business.

    Oskar has worked on feature films like Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004) and Cougar Club (2007) as a featured dancer and a featured extra. He is currently training with a well renowned and respected acting coach, toning his craft to become that actor he has always dreamed of. As a lifetime role model, Oskar admires the work of Tom Hanks, an actor who has achieved innumerable recognitions. Oskar promises himself that he will become just as influential in the world of motion pictures. In that process, he has made sure to maintain his dancing roots and keeps training and auditioning as a dancer.

    His latest projects include a movie with Mexican director Emilio Vega and Arco Del Triunfo Productions, a project that will premiere at a groundbreaking Latino Film Festival in Lynwood, California. His resume is evidence of the diversity and range of his acting abilities. From a troubled juvenile in jail, to an undercover border patrol agent, a drug dealer, a college student who can only speak through song, a janitor who becomes a dance instructor, to a gleeful driver in a car commercial, Oskar is undeniably a blessing to directors and casting agents everywhere. Talent, dedication, and stunning looks, with a great personality and upbeat optimistic attitude to match: Oskar Rodriguez is unquestionably a priceless actor, dancer, and model and, who knows, maybe the next Tom Hanks!
  • Doug Roland as a nominee at the 93rd Academy Awards

    510. Doug Roland

    • Director
    • Writer
    • Actor
    Feeling Through (2019)
    Doug Roland is known for Feeling Through (2019), Jada (2016) and Life Hack (2017).
  • 512. Giampiero Rotoli

    • Actor
    • Writer
    • Producer
    Beatrice (2019)
    Gian Piero Rotoli grew up in Naples and then moved to New York with his parents where he graduated from The Dwight high school in 1996. He then moved back to Rome where he started his training as an actor at Duse Studio International, held by Francesca De Sapio, and also graduated with honors at John Cabot University in English Literature. In 2005 was cast by Giorgio Capitani for the TV movie Callas e Onassis (2005), starring Luisa Ranieri and Gérard Darmon and few months later he was also cast by John Kent Harrison for another TV movie: Faith: Pope John Paul II (2005), starring Jon Voight.
  • Sakis Rouvas in O megalos telikos - Epilogi ellinikou tragoudiou (2009)

    513. Sakis Rouvas

    • Actor
    • Music Department
    • Soundtrack
    Chevalier (2015)
    Sakis Rouvas was born in the island of Corfu, Greece. Very soon, music and singing became a part of his life. His classmates certainly still remember an unforgettable graduation party where Sakis was the undisputed star of the show as he performed the greatest hits of Elvis Presley and The Beatles.

    Gymnastics was also his other passion where he achieved distinctive national awards. He also excelled in pole vaulting and, as an exceptional talent that he was, he became a member of the Hellenic National team.

    Sakis made his first professional appearance in Athens, in 1991. It was there where Polygram "discovered" him, offering him the first recording contract. Only a few months later he made an outstanding "debut" by performing at the "Thessaloniki Song Festival". The song titled "Par' ta" won the first award for music and Sakis got his first experience of the enthusiastic fans who immediately sensed that a new star was to rise.

    Ever since then things unfold rapidly for the young performer. His first solo album titled "Sakis Rouvas" was released one day after the festival and youth from all around Greece showed their love for him by making the album a massive No. 1 hit. Stands and posters of Sakis Rouvas were decorating every young girl's room while media in Greece were speaking of a new star. Soon the sighs turned into screams and his new live shows became a regular cover story for all kind of magazines.

    For four years in a row he monopolises the Hellenic Music Awards as he receives the best New Singer, the Best Song, the Best Stage Performance as well as many other awards. By now he is the top Greek stage performer, appearing together with some of the most prominent Greek singers such as Tolis Voskopoulos, Anna Vissi and Kaiti Garbi. On May 19th 1997 Sakis makes a step towards peace and reconciliation by appearing together with the Turkish pop star Burat Kut in a bi-communal concert organized, in the controlled by the United Nations, territories of the island of Cyprus. The concert becomes a news' headline worldwide thus causing a political impact. For the said concert Sakis was awarded with the international "Ipeksi prize" for the understanding and the cooperation. During the same year, the prize was also awarded to the Undersecretary of State, George A. Papandreou and the former Prime Minister Konstantinos Mitsotakis. Sakis and Burak also recorded a song duet for the Walt Disney movie, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996).

    Since 1996, Sakis is happy to have the largest fan club in Greece, the "Sakis Rouvas Fan Club" or "SRFC", with thousands of members coming from all parts of Greece as well as from many other countries. The fan club publishes its own newsletter, which is then sent to every member by post.

    After 5 albums (two gold and a platinum one), Sakis moved to Minos - EMI record company. His latest album "Kati apo mena" (A little something of me) on December 1998 became a great hit only a few days after its release. In fact, two months later it became gold. The release was followed by an outstanding live performance in one of the biggest record stores (Virgin Megastores) where thousands of his fans caused a traffic jam in one of the busiest Avenues of Athens. His new album could not but enhance his great success. For once more he was awarded as the Best Stage Performer by the Hellenic Music Awards critiques.

    Sakis who always wants to make an impressive appearance on stage using all his performing, singing and dancing skills, made an unprecedented sensation in October 1998 when he appeared on stage wearing a skirt that was especially made for him by the world famous Haute Couture designer Valentino Garavani. Sakis not only made an outstanding performance singing his new album but also became for once more a cover page story as all the clothes he wore for this amazing show were costumes designed by Valentino in person especially for Sakis.

    The new millennium found Sakis in the studio recording for his latest album "21 Akatallilos" (21st X-Rated), that was released in March 2000. Once again, it hit the top of the charts from the first day of its release.

    In the summer of 2000 Sakis, being the only true pop star in Greece, is asked by the management team of Pepsi to star in the new advertising spot for their summer campaign. This was a great event for the media since no other Greek artist ever, had an offer such as this one. A British team that was brought in Athens especially for this produced the advertising spot for the campaign. The result is absolutely brilliant as the screenplay was written especially for Sakis to fit his image and impact on his young female fans. Again, Sakis is being nationally heard for his actions and receives excellent critique not only from his regular fans but also on a national level. Pepsi launched collectors' cans with Sakis' photos.

    Since 2002 Sakis has been promoting his career abroad. He has a five-year contract with the Universal recording company in France and has released an album for the European market with the cooperation of the famous songwriter Desmond Child.

    In the spring of 2004 Sakis was asked by the public national TV to represent Greece in the annual Eurovision Song Contest. He performed the song "Shake it" and indeed he shook the whole arena on May 15th, in the finals. He got the third place eventually but won the hearts of millions across Europe.

    Thirteen years and nine albums after his first performance he still is one of the most, if not THE most, loved and sought after artists in Greece and he can assure you: "You have seen nothing yet!"
  • Chris Routhe

    513. Chris Routhe

    • Actor
    • Producer
    • Executive
    Chicago Fire (2017– )
    Chris Routhe is an American film and television actor and executive producer. He appeared on NBC's Chicago Fire and FOX's Empire after making his network television debut on the second season premiere of NBC's Chicago P.D. During the 2015 pilot season he was cast as love interest to Monet Mazur in "Love Is a Four Letter Word", the 20th Century Fox produced drama pilot for NBC. He stars in the Western/Adventure feature film "No Man's Land" which was filmed in several remote locations in Texas and available through worldwide distribution platforms.

    Chris was seen in a major supporting role alongside Steve Guttenberg (Police Academy, 3 Men and a Baby) and Harry Lennix (Man of Steel, The Blacklist) in the sci-fi feature "Alternate Universe: A Rescue Mission," produced by Fresh Films. The film premiered at a special White House event before making a fifty-stop school tour. Chris starred in the original superhero series "Superhuman" (official selection of the Twin Cities Film Fest) and has appeared in several other films, including the New York City feature-length drama "Finding Her" (nominated for Best Narrative Feature at the Vail Film Festival). He has been a principal performer in numerous commercials and industrial films, and starred in a satirical web video for The Onion. Chris also appeared in a national spot for Serta as the "All-American" husband and father.

    Chris studied under the tutelage of Dexter Bullard, Head of Graduate Acting at The Theatre School at DePaul University. He took acting and improv classes at The Second City, and also studied acting and improv at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. He has trained extensively at the Acting Studio Chicago, Black Box Acting Studio, The Green Room Actor's Studio, Chicago's Vagabond School of the Arts, and received advanced scene study training at the Twin Cities Acting Studio and In The Moment Acting Studio. Chris has also worked privately with Chicago-based acting coaches Rusty Schwimmer, Kurt Naebig, Janelle Snow, and Stef Tovar. He is a Minnesota native who grew up a student of the arts, having received many years of private training in classical and jazz piano before becoming a professional actor.
  • Drew Roy

    514. Drew Roy

    • Actor
    Secretariat (2010)
    Drew Roy was born on 16 May 1986 in Clanton, Alabama, USA. He is an actor, known for Secretariat (2010), Falling Skies (2011) and Costa Rican Summer (2010). He has been married to Renee Gardner since 2015. They have one child.
  • Ronen Rubinstein

    515. Ronen Rubinstein

    • Actor
    9-1-1: Lone Star (2020–2025)
    Ronen Rubinstein is an Actor and frontman of the rock band Nights in Stereo. He was raised in Staten Island, New York. His first breakthrough came by way of Eliza Hittman's 2013 Sundance Film Festival standout; "It Felt Like Love." He is best known for his starring role as T.K. Strand in the Ryan Murphy smash hit "9-1-1: Lone Star" which just ended it's 5 Season run on FOX.

    Ronen was born in Rehovot, Israel to immigrant parents from the former Soviet Union. He spent most of his life in New York before moving to Los Angeles in 2017.

    Ronen is married to actress Jessica Parker Kennedy. Their first child Boydd Parker-Rubinstein was born on September 29th, 2024.

    In 2023, Ronen received an Honorary Masters Degree from his Alma Mater New York Film Academy.
  • John Ruby

    516. John Ruby

    • Actor
    • Producer
    • Director
    For All Mankind (2022– )
    John Ruby was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Gay and Jake Ruby. He grew up in Pewaukee and found a love for theater and singing at a young age. His first paid performances were children's birthday parties, where he juggled and did magic. John then took a break from performing to focus on academics and sports. After high school, John continued his study at the prestigious Northwestern University and used his junior year to study in Munich, Germany. There, John fell in love with words and languages. After graduating from NU, John packed his car and drove west to Hollywood. His first professional acting gig was on the soap opera 'Passions.' Subsequently, he has worked on the TV shows For All Mankind, Penny Dreadful, SWAT, Speechless, 2 Broke Girls, and CSI. His feature film credits include Solver, Touch, and The Case of Jonas Booker.

    On stage, John has performed in Fool for Love, Heaven Can Wait, The Sting, and The Maiden's Prayer. He's also performed improv at IO West on the Harold team "Liquor, Guns and Ammo."

    John has taught on-camera acting classes for many years. Combining his experience in acting and casting to help others bring out their authentic selves in front of the camera and book work.

    In his free time, John loves spending time with his wife and son, traveling (favorite destinations: Iceland, Finland and Costa Rica), playing basketball, advocating for protected bike lanes & electric cars and reading about everything he can.
  • Pedro Rudolphi

    519. Pedro Rudolphi

    • Actor
    • Director
    • Writer
    Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
    Pedro Rudolphi was born on 15 April 1992 in Marbella, Spain. He is an actor and director, known for Terminator: Dark Fate (2019), El verano que vivimos (2020) and Madres. Amor y vida (2020).
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    519. Brandon Ruckdashel

    • Actor
    • Director
    • Producer
    Co-Ed Confidential (2009–2010)
    Brandon Ruckdashel comes from suburban Minnesota. When he was fourteen, his family moved to Utah, where Brandon acted on stage for the first time as Westley / Man In Black in "The Princess Bride" and the following year as one of the ensemble members in his first musical "Lil Abner."

    Moving again, this time to Virginia, Brandon continued his theatrical studies at the E.C. Glass School. His Junior year Brandon tackled a dream role as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar and his Senior year he was awarded "Best Actor in Virginia 2000" for his performance in Pippin as Pippin at the Virginia Theatre Association conference.

    During the summer of his senior year Brandon attended North Carolina School of the Arts intensive summer acting program and decided that he pursued acting as a career. Brandon became a Musical Theater Major at East Carolina University and performed in many musical comedies and plays. After his final performance of Nutcracker for the Dance Arts Theater there, he packed his bags & moved to New York.

    Brandon immediately found work and during his first year in New York. He appeared in a number of movies including Ivan Reitman's "Super Ex-Girlfriend" and the indie film "The Landscapers Daughter." Last Summer Brandon played the lead character Hotdog in the musical "Surf's Up!" He also starred in the feature film "Virgil," playing the title character Virgil; the film will have its theatrical release next year.

    Brandon was the lead in the controversial play "Ascension," which opened in New York to rave reviews. He played Lorenzo Sabatino, an attractive, charismatic, dangerous young man. More recently he played Twist in the musical "Twist" in Los Angeles, again to rave reviews.

    On television he was the lead in the HBO/Cinemax series Coed Confidential and in a spin-off feature Cougar School as well in the television feature Sex Spirit. Brandon also has played recurring guest star roles in the Here Network series The Lair and in the HBO/Cinemax series Life On Top as well as in the Jerry Zucker pilot National Debt.

    On film Brandon played Virgil, a naive young man caught in the decadent 1920's Parisian demimonde, in the independent feature Virgil and Marty, a Wall Street manipulator, in the new Lionsgate feature Changing The Game. He plays Det. Benesh in upcoming feature The Meat Puppet.

    In addition to film and television, Brandon has continued his stage work. In Los Angeles he played Chip in the musical The Next Big Thing and Twist in the Drama Desk Award nominated Twist. In New York he starred in George Carr's A Body Without A Head and in Alexander Pushkin's Little Tragedies.
  • 520. Joel Rush

    • Actor
    Days of Our Lives (2009–2011)
    Joel Rush was born on 26 August 1981 in Logansport, Indiana, USA. He is an actor, known for Days of Our Lives (1965), 11-95 (2020) and Party Down (2009).
  • Alex Russell

    522. Alex Russell

    • Actor
    • Producer
    • Director
    Chronicle (2012)
    Upon graduating from the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 2008, Alex starred in the independent Australian feature film Wasted On The Young, which garnered much attention at Toronto International Film Festival and South by Southwest Film Festival. This was followed with roles in several independent and studio films in both the US and Australia.

    In 2012 Alex played the lead role in the US science fiction thriller Chronicle, which grossed over $126 million worldwide. Following the success of Chronicle, Alex starred in the 2013 re-make of the infamous supernatural horror classic Carrie alongside Julianne Moore and Chloe Grace Moretz followed by a performance in Andrew Niccol's The Host. Alex followed this with starring roles in Australian drama Cut Snake with director Tony Ayres and co-starring Sullivan Stapleton and Jessica Gouw and as Pete Zamperini alongside Jack O'Connell and Jai Courtney in Angelina Jolie's Academy Award nominated epic Unbroken.

    Most recently, Alex has starred in Ivan Sen's Australian outback western Goldstone opposite Jacki Weaver and David Wenham; Christian Papierniak's Izzy Gets The F*ck Across Town opposite Mackenzie Davis; Greg McLean's Jungle opposite Daniel Radcliffe for Arclight films; Joseph Kosinski's Only The Brave opposite Miles Teller and Josh Brolin for Sony Pictures, Black Label Media and producer Lorenzo DiBonaventura and Luke Shanahan's Rabbit opposite Adelaide Clemens.

    In the summer of 2017, Alex wrapped his most recent project, independent feature Brampyon's Own for writer/director Michael Doneger starring alongside Rose McIver and Jean Smart.

    Alex stars as Jim Street in SWAT for CBS Studios and Sony Pictures Television Studios, airing on CBS in 2017.

    Alex is represented by UTA, Mosaic and United Management.
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    Christopher Russell was born on 8 January 1983 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for Land of the Dead (2005), Day of the Dead (2021) and Star Trek: Discovery (2017).
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    Josh Salatin was born on 21 June 1987 in Staunton, Virginia, USA. He is an actor, known for Two Night Stand (2014), Zoo (2015) and Show Me a Hero (2015).

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