Kip Pardue

Born: 23rd September 1976
Where: Atlanta, Georgia

Kip comes from the first letters of his full name: Kevin Ian Pardue.

He was discovered in 1996 while working as a production assistant on the short-lived TV series Townies on a summer break from Yale University, and left studying in order to work as a model. With credits including Abercrombie & Fitch, Polo and Armani campaigns, Kip became a familiar face in the industry.

After earning his economics degree, he moved into acting, and landed several TV roles before making his film debut in the independent flick But I'm a Cheerleader.

Kip got his big break with his role in Remember The Titans with Denzel Washington. He then starred as Sylvester Stallone's racing protege in Driven.

Turns in the features The Glass House and Rat in the Can proved Kip's versatility, and The Rules of Attraction, helped cement his stardom.