Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Alan Ritchson
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Alan Ritchson made an impact.
Alan Ritchson is an American actor who began his career with guest appearances as Aquaman on the CW's Smallville. He gained prominence through his starring role in the sitcom Blue Mountain State and later headlined the SyFy action series Blood Drive. Ritchson also portrayed Hawk in the DC Universe/HBO Max series Titans. His career reached a new height when he secured the title role in the Amazon Prime Video action thriller series Reacher, further solidifying his status as a leading actor in the action genre.
2004: Appearance on American Idol
In 2004, Alan Ritchson gained celebrity status when he appeared on American Idol as one of the top 87 contestants in the third season.
2005: Acting Debut on Smallville
In 2005, Alan Ritchson made his acting debut as Aquaman / Arthur Curry on The CW superhero series Smallville.
2005: Released Album This Is Next Time
In late 2005, Alan Ritchson released an independent album called This Is Next Time.
2006: Role in The Butcher
In 2006, Alan Ritchson played a role in the film The Butcher.
2006: Army Officer Role
In 2006, Alan Ritchson played a small role as an army officer in the Hallmark Channel movie Though None Go with Me alongside Cheryl Ladd.
2007: Beowulf Facial Image
In 2007, director Robert Zemeckis used Alan Ritchson for his facial image, physique, and in movement for actor Ray Winstone in the title character of Beowulf.
2009: Minor Role in Fired Up!
In 2009, Alan Ritchson had a minor role in Fired Up!
2009: Lucian Manet in Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou
In 2009, Alan Ritchson played the role of Lucian Manet in the Lifetime original film Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou.
2010: Starring Role in Blue Mountain State
In 2010, Alan Ritchson had a starring role in the Spike TV sitcom Blue Mountain State.
2011: 90210 Appearance
In 2011, Alan Ritchson appeared in an episode of season 3 of 90210 as a love interest for Teddy Montgomery.
February 2012: Cancellation of Blue Mountain State
In February 2012, Blue Mountain State was cancelled after its third season.
2012: Blue Mountain State Ends
In 2012, Blue Mountain State was cancelled after its third season.
2013: Appearance in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
In 2013, Alan Ritchson appeared in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
2013: Portrayed Gloss in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
In 2013, Alan Ritchson portrayed Gloss in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
2014: Played Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In 2014, Alan Ritchson played Raphael in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot.
2015: Appearance in Lazer Team
In 2015, Alan Ritchson appeared in Lazer Team.
2015: Regular on I Can Do That
In 2015, Alan Ritchson became a regular on the NBC variety show I Can Do That.
January 2016: Co-starred in Lazer Team
In January 2016, Alan Ritchson co-starred in Rooster Teeth Production's Lazer Team.
2016: Black Mirror appearance
In 2016, Alan Ritchson appeared in "Nosedive", an episode of the anthology series Black Mirror.
2016: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sequel
In 2016, Alan Ritchson appeared in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sequel.
2016: Blue Mountain State Sequel
In 2016, Alan Ritchson reprised his role in the film sequel to Blue Mountain State.
2017: Headlined Blood Drive
In 2017, Alan Ritchson headlined the SyFy action series Blood Drive.
2017: Main Character in Blood Drive
In 2017, Alan Ritchson played the main character in the Syfy series Blood Drive.
2018: Recurring Role in Titans
In 2018, Alan Ritchson played the recurring role of Hank Hall / Hawk in the DC Universe series Titans.
2018: Director of Dark Web: Cicada 3301
In 2018, Alan Ritchson was announced as the director, co-writer, and producer of Dark Web: Cicada 3301.
2020: Cast as Jack Reacher
In 2020, it was announced that Alan Ritchson would play the role of Jack Reacher in an eponymous series on Amazon Prime.
2020: Rights for Dark Web: Cicada 3301 Acquired
In 2020, the rights for Alan Ritchson's film Dark Web: Cicada 3301 were acquired by Lionsgate.
March 12, 2021: Digital Release of Dark Web: Cicada 3301
On March 12, 2021, Lionsgate released Alan Ritchson's film Dark Web: Cicada 3301 digitally.
2021: Directorial Debut with Dark Web: Cicada 3301
In 2021, Alan Ritchson made his directorial debut and co-starred in the action-comedy Dark Web: Cicada 3301.
2021: Leaves Titans
In 2021, Alan Ritchson was written out of the DC Universe / HBO Max series Titans.
January 2022: Started YouTube Channel InstaChurch
In January 2022, Alan Ritchson started the YouTube channel InstaChurch, where he discusses his convictions.
2022: Joined cast of Fast X
In 2022, Alan Ritchson joined the cast of Fast X.
2022: Stars in Reacher
Since 2022, Alan Ritchson gained recognition for portraying the title character in the Amazon Prime Video action thriller series Reacher.
2024: Roles in Ordinary Angels and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
In 2024, Alan Ritchson appeared in Jon Gunn's Ordinary Angels and Guy Ritchie's The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
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