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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Alan Ritchson was born in 1984 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and is an American actor, model, and singer. He is the second of three sons born to Vickie Ritchson, a high school teacher, and David Ritchson, a retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant. His older brother is named Eric, and his younger brother is Brian.</p>
<p>During his childhood, Ritchson's family relocated several times due to his father's military career. They lived in Rantoul, Illinois before settling in Niceville, Florida when Alan was 10 years old. He attended Niceville High School and graduated in 2001. From 1999 to 2003, he was a dual-enrollment <a href="/biography/alan-ritchson">student</a> at Okaloosa-Walton Community College (now known as Northwest Florida State College), where he earned an Associate of Arts degree on a full music scholarship. While there, he was active in the Fine Arts division, participating in groups like the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_the_Philippines_Madrigal_Singers">Madrigal Singers</a> and Soundsations.</h2>

<h2>Modeling Career</h2>
<p>Alan Ritchson began his professional career as a model. He appeared in the Abercrombie & Fitch catalog and worked as an underwear model for the online retailer International Jock. In 2008, he signed with Vision Model Management in Los Angeles and did promotional work for N2N Bodywear. By 2009, Ritchson concluded his modeling career, with one of his final projects being a campaign for Abercrombie & Fitch.</p>

<h2>Television and Film Breakthrough</h2>
<p>Ritchson's first television appearance came during the third season of <i>American Idol</i>, where he was <a href="/biography/alan-ritchson">one</a> of the top 87 contestants to reach Hollywood. His audition gained attention for a playful striptease in front of <a href="/biography/paula-abdul">judge</a> <a href="/biography/paula-abdul">Paula Abdul</a>. This exposure helped launch his acting career.</p>
<p>He gained wider recognition after being cast as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Curry_(DC_Extended_Universe)">Arthur Curry</a> (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Curry_(DC_Extended_Universe)">Aquaman</a>) on The CW’s series <i>Smallville</i>, becoming the first actor to portray the superhero in a live-action television series. He continued his rise by starring as Thad Castle in the comedy series <i>Blue Mountain State</i>, which aired on Spike TV and developed a cult fan base.</p>
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<h2>Film Roles and Voice Work</h2>
<p>Ritchson expanded his career into film with notable roles such as Gloss in <i>The Hunger Games: Catching Fire</i>. He also provided the motion capture and voice performance for the character Raphael in both <i>Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles</i> (2014) and its sequel <i>Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows</i> (2016).</p>
<p>He appeared as Adam in <i>Champion of the Earth</i> and starred in the science fiction comedy <i>Lazer Team</i>, a feature film produced by Rooster Teeth. These roles demonstrated his versatility across action, comedy, and science fiction genres.</p>

<h2>Music and Commercial Work</h2>
<p>In addition to acting and modeling, Ritchson pursued music and released an independent album titled <i>This Is Next Time</i>. He also appeared in a Russian television commercial for Orbit gum, showcasing his international appeal.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Fitness</h2>
<p>Alan Ritchson has been married to Catherine Ritchson since 2006. The couple has three children and has maintained a private yet enduring relationship. Outside of his career, Ritchson is known for his disciplined fitness regimen, which includes running, high-intensity sprints, plyometric exercises, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabatatraining">Tabata</a>-style training.</p>
<p>As of recent estimates, Alan Ritchson's net worth is approximately $3 million, attributable to his diverse work in entertainment and endorsements.</p>

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