Childhood and Education Journey of Alan Ritchson in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Alan Ritchson, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Alan Ritchson is an American actor known for his roles in various television series. He began his acting career as Aquaman on Smallville (2005–2010). He gained prominence for his starring role in the sitcom Blue Mountain State (2010–2012) and later headlined the action series Blood Drive (2017). Ritchson also played Hank Hall / Hawk in the series Titans (2018-2021). He achieved wider recognition for portraying the title character in the Amazon Prime Video action thriller series Reacher starting in 2022.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

November 28, 1982: Alan Ritchson's Birth

Alan Michael Ritchson was born on November 28, 1982, making this his date of birth.

Others born on this day/year

1999: Dual enrollment student at Okaloosa Walton Community College

From 1999, Alan Ritchson was a dual enrollment student at the high school and Okaloosa Walton Community College, now Northwest Florida State College.

2001: Graduated from Niceville High School

In 2001, Alan Ritchson graduated from Niceville High School.

2001: Graduated high school and received scholarship

In 2001, Alan Ritchson graduated from high school and was granted a full scholarship to study music and theater arts at Northwest Florida State College.

2006: Married Catherine

In 2006, Alan Ritchson married his wife, Catherine.

February 2012: Blue Mountain State cancelled

In February 2012, Blue Mountain State was cancelled after its third season.

2012: Blue Mountain State Ended

In 2012, Alan Ritchson's show Blue Mountain State ended.

2021: Left Titans

In 2021, Alan Ritchson left Titans.

January 2022: Started YouTube channel InstaChurch

In January 2022, Alan Ritchson started the YouTube channel InstaChurch, where he discusses his Christian convictions.

2023: Sold home and started living on the road

In 2023, Alan Ritchson and his wife decided to sell their home and live on the road, to allow Alan to spend more time with his family. The family stays in Airbnbs and hotels; his wife, a financial analyst, homeschools their sons.

April 3, 2024: Sexual assault reveal

On April 3, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter published an interview of Alan Ritchson in which he says that he had once been sexually assaulted by a "very famous photographer" and for this reason, he left his modeling career. He described the modeling industry as "legalized sex trafficking" for photographers.

February 2025: GQ interview with Matt Gaetz comments

In February 2025, Alan Ritchson gave an interview to GQ in which he indicated that he was classmates with former congressman Matt Gaetz. Alan Ritchson went on to call Gaetz an "adversary" and "not a good dude".