Cam Gigandet

Early life

Gigandet was born in Tacoma, Washington, to Kim and Jay Gigandet, a co-owner of The Rock pizza franchise. His sister Kelsie is a hair stylist. After graduating from Auburn Senior High School in Auburn, Washington, in 2001, he moved to California, where he attended Santa Monica College.

Career

In 2003, Gigandet made his acting debut with a guest appearance in the crime television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. In 2004 and 2005 Gigandet continued his television career with recurring roles in television shows such as The Young and the Restless and Jack and Bobby.

In 2005–06, Gigandet was cast as Kevin Volchok on the Fox teen drama television series The O.C., appearing in 15 episodes. Gigandet portrayed the role of Kevin, a bad boy and rebellious competitive surfer who develops a casual relationship with rich socialite Marissa Cooper (Mischa Barton). In August 2007, Gigandet was cast in the Summit Entertainment/Mandalay Pictures action drama film Never Back Down. He portrayed the role of villainous bad boy and fighting champion Ryan McCarthy, who sets out to take down the film's protagonist. Gigandet and co-star Sean Faris shared an award for "Best Fight" at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards. In December 2007, Summit Entertainment cast Gigandet in the planned film adaptation of the best-selling vampire book series Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. He signed on to portray the role of the "tracker" vampire James. Gigandet received his second "Best Fight" award win at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards with Robert Pattinson.

In 2008, Gigandet won the award for "One to Watch" at the 10th Annual Young Hollywood Awards. In August 2008, Gigandet signed on to the Screen Gems supernatural horror film The Unborn, portraying the role of the protagonist's love interest. Also in 2009, Gigandet starred as Corporal Gallo in the sci-fi thriller Pandorum. In 2009, Gigandet was cast alongside Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly in the thriller film The Roommate.

In 2010, Gigandet portrayed Micah, a Christian high school student, in Easy A. That same year, Gigandet starred as the villainous prison guard Chase in the psychological straight-to-DVD thriller The Experiment. In 2010, Gigandet was cast in the film Burlesque. The film was written and directed by first-time director Steve Antin and starred Cher, Christina Aguilera, and Stanley Tucci.

In 2011, Gigandet portrayed Jonah in the psychological thriller Trespass and had a supporting role in the vampire thriller Priest.

Personal life

Gigandet married Dominique Geisendorff in 2008. They have two daughters, Everleigh and Armie, and a son named Rekker. Geisendorff filed for divorce in August 2022.

On October 16, 2024, Gigandet welcomed his fourth child, a boy named Dare Wylder James Gigandet, with actress Hannah James.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

References

1. (July 15, 2024). "'Twilight' Star Cam Gigandet Reveals Massive Tax Debt in Divorce Settlement, Agrees to Pay Support".
2. (February 10, 2011). "Blogomatic3000 Exclusive - Cam Gigandet introduces The Roommate".
3. Cammila Albertson. "Cam Gigandet". [[The New York Times]].
4. (October 9, 2014). "'Under The Dome' & 'Extant' Renewed By CBS For Summer, 'Reckless' Cancelled". [[Deadline Hollywood]].
5. "From rotten to romantic - Living Top story - the Olympian - Olympia, Washington".
6. Molly. (November 2, 2009). "Jennifer Aniston and Cam Celebrate a Gigandet Wedding!". [[PopSugar]].
7. "Famous Seattleites". [[Seattle Post Intelligencer]].
8. "Cam Gigandet Biography". [[TV Guide]].
9. (March 14, 2008). "Cliques and Fists". [[The New York Times]].
10. (June 1, 2009). "Robert Pattinson's Best Fight Trophy 'Made Me Feel Really Tough', 'Twilight' co-star Cam Gigandet wins award for second consecutive year". MTV.
11. (October 26, 2008). "'Twilight' Star Cam Gigandet Talks About Creepy Kids In 'Unborn,' Being Shirtless Onscreen". MTV.
12. (September 24, 2009). "Exclusive Interview: Pandorum's Cam Gigandet". Cinema Blend.
13. "The True Identity of the (Seemingly) Miscreant Actor". Flaunt.
14. Larry Carroll. (September 21, 2009). "'Twilight' Star Cam Gigandet To Get 'Sexy' With Christina Aguilera In New Movie". [[IMDb]].
15. Matt Barone. (October 10, 2011). "Interview: Cam Gigandet Talks "Trespass" And Going Head-To-Head Against Nicolas Cage". [[Complex (magazine).
16. Jocelyn Vena. (April 16, 2009). "''Twilight'' Star Cam Gigandet Is A First-Time Dad". MTV.
17. "Meet Everleigh Ray Gigandet!".
18. "Cam Gigandet Welcomes Daughter Armie Heartly".
19. Natalie Finn. (February 6, 2013). "Twilight's Cam Gigandet welcomes a son - find out the baby's name". E! Online.
20. "Cam Gigandet Welcomes Son Rekker Radley".
21. (August 3, 2022). "''Twilight''{{'}}s Cam Gigandet and Wife Dominique Geisendorff Divorcing After 13 Years of Marriage". People.
22. (September 1, 2009). "2009 Scream Award Nominations". Screen Rant.