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 practitioner of
Krav Maga, a self-defense system developed by the Israeli army.
