Cam Gigandet

Birth Name:

Cam Joslin Gigandet

Birth Place:

Tacoma, Washington, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

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․"

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