Alan Ritchson Video | Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi

Alan Ritchson (born November 28, 1984) is an American actor, singer, and fashion model. He is best known for his modeling career as well as his portrayals of the superhero Aquaman on The CW's Smallville and Thad Castle on Spike TV's Blue Mountain State. Ritchson was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota to David (born June 5, 1956), a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, and Vickie (born June 21, 1958), a high school teacher. He is the middle of three brothers; Eric, the oldest and Brian, the youngest. During his childhood, his family moved to Rantoul, Illinois. At age 10, Ritchson's family... MORE

Alan Ritchson (born November 28, 1984) is an American actor, singer, and fashion model. He is best known for his modeling career as well as his portrayals of the superhero Aquaman on The CW's Smallville and Thad Castle on Spike TV's Blue Mountain State. Ritchson was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota to David (born June 5, 1956), a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, and Vickie (born June 21, 1958), a high school teacher. He is the middle of three brothers; Eric, the oldest and Brian, the youngest. During his childhood, his family moved to Rantoul, Illinois. At age 10, Ritchson's family finally settled in Niceville, Florida. He attended Niceville High School and graduated in 2001. He began his modeling career in the Abercrombie and Fitch catalogue; he also modeled underwear for the men's online underwear store internationaljock.com. In 2008, he was signed to L.A. agency Vision Model Management and appeared on N2N Bodywear. By early 2009, Ritchson made his final appearance in his modelling career for Abercrombie and Fitch. He appeared on American Idol in 2004, where he was one of the top 87 contestants in the third season before being cut in Hollywood. He was remembered primarily LESS