Alan Michael Ritchson is an actor, model, singer, and songwriter from the United States. He has modeled for a variety of brands, goods, and businesses. He is most recognized for his roles as Thad Castle in the television series ‘Blue Mountain State’ and Arthur Bailey in the drama ‘Blood Drive.’ Other dramas in which Ritchson has appeared include ‘Smallville,’ ‘CSI: Miami,’ ‘90210,’ ‘Fred: The Show,’ ‘New Girl,’ ‘Workaholics,’ ‘I Can Do That,’ and ‘Black Mirror.’ He’s also appeared in films including ‘The Butcher,’ ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,’ ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,’ ‘Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland,’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,’ among others. In the animated film of the same name, the American actor is also recognized as a character model for the animated character Beowulf. Ritchson’s debut album, ‘This Is Next Time,’ was released independently.
Career of Alan Ritchson
Alan Ritchson made his acting debut in the drama ‘Smallville’ in 2005, as Arthur Curry. Following that, he appeared in the television film ‘Though None Go with Me’ and the film ‘The Butcher.’ He then worked as a character model for the computer game ‘Beowulf: The Game’ in 2007. The actor appeared in the film ‘Rex’ a year later. Soon after, he starred in the television movie ‘Midnight Bayou.’ In 2010, Ritchson was cast as Thad Castle in the television series ‘Blue Mountain State.’ He also appeared in an episode of ‘CSI: Miami’ that same year.
Following that, he appeared in the dramas ‘90210,’ ‘Fred: The Show,’ and ‘Hawaii Five-0.’ He was then cast as Gloss in the film ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ in 2013. Ritchson appeared in the film ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ the following year. Following that, he starred in the drama series “Workaholics” and the feature “The Wedding Ringer.”
The American actor was then cast in the films ‘Lazer Team,’ ‘Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland,’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,’ all of which were released in 2016. In terms of Ritchson’s modeling career, he has done work for the ‘internationaljock.com’ men’s online underwear store. He’s also worked as a model for N2N Bodywear, Fitch, and Abercrombie & Fitch.
Personal Experiences of Alan Ritchson
Alan Ritchson was born on November 28, 1984, to Vickie and David Ritchson in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. Eric and Brian are his two brothers. He attended Niceville High School before transferring to Okaloosa Walton Community College (at present known as Northwest Florida State College).
In terms of Ritchson’s personal life, he married Catherine Ritchson in 2006. Calem, Edan, and Amory Tristan are the couple’s three sons.
Estimated Net Worth
Alan Ritchson has a net worth of $3 million. Alan Ritchson was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Vickie and David Ritchson. He’s the youngest of three sons. In 2001, he graduated from Niceville High School. He began his career as an Abercrombie and Fitch model.