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.
Gigandet and his girlfriend, Dominique Geisendorff, welcomed daughter Everleigh Rae Gigandet on April 14, 2009.
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 both
Never Back Down and
Twilight in 2008. 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 a 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 the movie
Twilight.
Gigandet will star alongside
Christina Aguilera and
Cher in Aguilera's film debut
Burlesque, which will begin filming in November 2009.
Filmography
