Alan Ritchson is a prominent American actor, model, producer, singer, and songwriter. Alan first gained attention as a contestant on ‘American Idol’ and as a model before transitioning to a successful acting career. Besides, he rose to prominence with his portrayal of “Arthur Curry” on the television series ‘Smallville’.
Alan Ritchson frequently speaks about the central role his Christian faith plays in his life. In January 2022, he created a YouTube channel, InstaChurch, to explore and discuss topics related to faith. Moreover, he actively encourages the production of Christian-themed movies in Hollywood.
Age and Early Life
Alan Ritchson is currently 42 years old and the famous actor was born on November 28, 1982 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He is Christian by faith, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Alan is the second-born son in the Ritchson family, with David and Vickie as his parents. His father served in the U.S. Air Force as a chief master sergeant, and his mother worked as a high school teacher. He has two siblings, Eric and Brian.
After graduating from Niceville High School in 2001, Alan Ritchson attended Okaloosa Walton Community College, where he earned an associate degree and performed with the Soundsations and Madrigal Singers.
Profile Details
- Real Name: Alan Michael Ritchson
- Famous As: Alan Ritchson
- Date of Birth: November 28, 1982
- Birth Place: Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Age (2024): 42 years
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Nationality: American
- Religion: Christian
- Profession: Actor, Model, Film Producer, Singer
- Ethnicity: White
- Father: David Ritchson
- Mother: Vickie Ritchson
- Siblings: 2 Brothers (Eric and Brian)
- Wife: Catherine Ritchson
- Children: 3 Sons (Calem, Edan, Amory)
- Net Worth (2024): $6 million (Approx)
- Instagram: @alanritchson
Physical Appearance
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
- Weight: 220–250 pounds
- Eye Color:Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Alan Ritchson is 6 feet 3 inches tall (1.91 meters) and weighs between 220 and 250 pounds. His piercing blue eyes and dark brown hair make him a standout both on and off the screen.
Wife and Children
Alan Ritchson is married to Catherine, his longtime girlfriend from their teenage days, who is a financial analyst, writer, and producer by profession.
The couple’s story began at a ballet class in Florida when Alan was 17 and Catherine was 16. Although they briefly split after their first summer, they reconnected during Catherine’s college years and married in May 2006, continuing their journey together.
Alan and Catherine Ritchson have three sons they cherish deeply. Their first son, Calem, was born in 2012, followed by Edan in 2013, and Amory in 2015.
Alan Ritchson movies
Alan Ritchson began his film journey with ‘The Butcher’ in 2006, where he played Mark. His career expanded with roles in ‘Steam’ (2007) as Roy and ‘Rex’ (2008) as Chase.
The 2009 movie ‘Fired Up!’ featured Ritchson as Bruce, and he went on to portray Gloss in ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’, which came out in 2013.
The 2014 film ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ marked Alan Ritchson’s breakthrough as the fierce Raphael. He reprised the role in 2016’s ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’, showcasing his talent in another high-energy performance.
Thad Castle was a standout character for Ritchson in ‘Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland’, a film he not only starred in but co-wrote. He further showcased his talent as Bob in ‘Office Uprising’ (2018) and Shayne in’ Above the Shadows’ (2019).
He portrayed Ronnie Best in ‘The Turkey Bowl’ (2019), also taking on executive producing duties. His parts in ‘Ghosts of War’ (2020) and ‘Dark Web: Cicada 3301’ (2021) included Butchie and Agent Carver, respectively, with the latter being his directorial debut.
In recent years, Ritchson has appeared as Agent Aimes in ‘Fast X’ (2023) and Ed Schmitt in ‘Ordinary Angels’ (2024). He is set to play Anders Lassen in ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’.
Tv Shows
Alan Ritchson’s career began with an appearance on ‘American Idol’ in 2004, where he appeared as himself in Episode 3.1. He gained early acting experience with a role in ‘Smallville’ from 2005 to 2010, portraying Arthur Curry/Aquaman in four episodes.
Furthermore, in 2006, he played an army officer in the TV movie ‘Though None Go with Me’ and appeared in ‘Head Case’ and ‘Midnight Bayou’ that same year, portraying a character named Lucian Manet.
Additionally, from 2010 to 2011, Ritchson starred as Kevin Thad Castle in ‘Blue Mountain State’, a main role that solidified his status in television. His other credits in 2010 included an episode of ‘CSI: Miami’ as Paul Arnett.
Moreover, in 2011, he made a guest appearance as Tripp Wilson on ‘90210’ and played the character of an Expired Cow on ‘Fred: The Show’ in 2012. Ritchson had guest roles on ‘Hawaii Five-0’ as Freddie Hart and ‘The Rebels’ as Tyler Stokley in 2013.
Besides, he made appearances on ‘New Girl’ as Matt and in an ‘Infomercials’ episode as Kent Ross. In 2015, he competed on ‘I Can Do That’ as himself and was featured in ‘Workaholics’ as Troy Torpey.
Alan Ritchson’s credits include his 2016 appearance in ‘Black Mirror’ as Paul in “Nosedive.” He starred as Arthur Bailey in ‘Blood Drive’ in 2017 and played Hank Hall/Hawk from 2018 to 2021 in ‘Titans’, appearing as a recurring role initially and becoming a main character.
Besides, he had guest roles as Robbie in ‘Alexa & Katie’ and Young Norm Scully in ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ in 2018. Ritchson continued as Hank Hall/Hawk in ‘Supergirl’ in 2019 for the “Crisis on Infinite Earths” storyline.
Additionally, he was featured in ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ during 2020’s crossover. Since 2022, he has taken the main role of Jack Reacher in Reacher.
Alan Ritchson Net Worth
According to multiple online sources, Alan Ritchson has an estimated net worth of $6 million in 2024. His earnings stem from his versatile career as an actor in popular projects like Reacher, Titans, and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
Additionally, he generates income as a director, producer, and musician. His production company, AllyCat Entertainment, further boosts his financial success with independent ventures.
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