Cam Gigandet Biography

Fast Facts

• Was named "One to Watch" at the 2008 Young Hollywood Awards
• Was his high school's quarterback in his senior year, but quit the team just before his first game because he realized he didn't really love playing the sport
• Quote: "The future doesn't matter if I don't enjoy what's going on right now․ So I'm just loving what I do and trying to love what happens․ So far it's been good․"
• Is frequently cast as villains, and enjoys the challenge of having his darker characters justify their actions
• Some of his most recognizable roles are as the mysterious Kevin Volchok on "The O․C․" and the vampire James in "Twilight․"
• Earned his black belt in Krav Maga, the Israeli martial art
• Got a tattoo on his right arm and another on his left hip that reads "Godspeed․"