History of Alan Ritchson in Timeline
Alan Ritchson is an American actor known for his roles in various television series and films. He began his career as Aquaman in 'Smallville' and gained recognition for his starring role in the sitcom 'Blue Mountain State'. He further solidified his presence in superhero television as Hawk in 'Titans'. Currently, he is widely recognized for portraying the titular character in the action thriller series 'Reacher' on Amazon Prime Video.
November 28, 1982: Alan Ritchson Born
On November 28, 1982, Alan Michael Ritchson was born, marking the start of his life.
1999: Dual Enrollment at High School and Community College
From 1999, Alan Ritchson was dually enrolled at high school and Okaloosa Walton Community College, now Northwest Florida State College.
2001: Graduation from Niceville High School
In 2001, Alan Ritchson graduated from Niceville High School, marking the end of his secondary education.
2001: College Scholarship and Music Studies
In 2001, after graduating from high school, Alan Ritchson received a full scholarship to study music and theater at Okaloosa Walton Community College.
2004: Appearance on American Idol
In 2004, Alan Ritchson gained celebrity status by appearing on American Idol, becoming one of the top 87 contestants in the third season.
2005: Acting Debut on Smallville and Album Release
In 2005, Alan Ritchson made his acting debut as Aquaman/Arthur Curry on The CW series Smallville, and he also released an independent album titled This Is Next Time.
2005: Release of Independent Album and Orbit Gum Commercial
In 2005, Alan Ritchson released an independent album called This Is Next Time and appeared in a Russian commercial for Orbit gum, showcasing his diverse activities.
2006: Role in The Butcher
In 2006, Alan Ritchson had a role in the film The Butcher, adding to his early movie credits.
2006: Marriage to Catherine
In 2006, Alan Ritchson married Catherine, whom he met while taking a dance class in college, marking a significant personal event.
2006: Role in Though None Go with Me
In 2006, Alan Ritchson played a small role as an army officer in the Hallmark Channel movie Though None Go with Me.
2007: Image Used for Beowulf Character
In 2007, director Robert Zemeckis used Alan Ritchson for his facial image, physique, and in movement for the title character of Beowulf, portrayed by Ray Winstone.
2009: Role in Fired Up!
In 2009, Alan Ritchson played a minor role in the film Fired Up!, continuing to build his filmography.
2009: Role in Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou
In 2009, Alan Ritchson played the role of Lucian Manet in the Lifetime movie Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou.
2010: Main Role in Blue Mountain State
In 2010, Alan Ritchson began playing the main role of Thad Castle in Spike TV's Blue Mountain State.
2011: Appearance in 90210
In 2011, Alan Ritchson appeared in an episode of season 3 of 90210 as a love interest for a main character.
February 2012: Cancellation of Blue Mountain State
In February 2012, Blue Mountain State was cancelled after its third season, ending Alan Ritchson's main role in the series.
2012: Blue Mountain State Cancelled
In 2012, Blue Mountain State, where Alan Ritchson played a main role, 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, securing a role in a highly successful film series.
2014: Role as Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Reboot
In 2014, Alan Ritchson played Raphael in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot, taking on a role in a major film franchise.
2015: Role in Lazer Team
In 2015, Alan Ritchson appeared in the film Lazer Team, adding another movie credit to his resume.
2015: Regular on I Can Do That
In 2015, Alan Ritchson became a regular on the NBC variety show I Can Do That, broadening his television appearances.
January 2016: Co-starring in Lazer Team
In January 2016, Alan Ritchson co-starred in Rooster Teeth Production's first feature-length movie, the science fiction comedy Lazer Team.
2016: Appearance in Black Mirror
In 2016, Alan Ritchson appeared in "Nosedive", an episode of the anthology series Black Mirror, adding to his television credits.
2016: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sequel
In 2016, Alan Ritchson reprised his role as Raphael in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sequel, continuing his involvement with the franchise.
2016: Blue Mountain State Film Sequel
In 2016, Alan Ritchson reprised his role in the film sequel to Blue Mountain State, continuing his involvement with the series.
2017: Leading Role in Blood Drive
In 2017, Alan Ritchson headlined the SyFy action series Blood Drive, taking on another significant television role.
2018: Recurring Role as Hawk in Titans
In 2018, Alan Ritchson played the recurring role of Hank Hall / Hawk in the DC Universe series Titans, initially for two episodes but later promoted to series regular.
2018: Director, Co-writer, and Producer of Dark Web: Cicada 3301
In 2018, Alan Ritchson was announced as the director, co-writer, and producer of Dark Web: Cicada 3301, marking a significant step into filmmaking.
2020: Casting as Jack Reacher
In 2020, Alan Ritchson was announced to play the role of Jack Reacher in an eponymous series on Amazon Prime, marking a significant casting decision.
2020: Lionsgate Acquired Rights for Dark Web: Cicada 3301
In 2020, Lionsgate acquired the rights for Dark Web: Cicada 3301, a film directed and co-written by Alan Ritchson.
March 12, 2021: Digital Release of Dark Web: Cicada 3301
On March 12, 2021, Dark Web: Cicada 3301, directed by and co-starring Alan Ritchson, was released digitally by Lionsgate.
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, marking a new phase in his career.
2021: Departure from Titans
In 2021, Alan Ritchson's character was written out of the series Titans after producers decided to reduce the number of characters.
January 2022: Started InstaChurch YouTube Channel
In January 2022, Alan Ritchson started the YouTube channel InstaChurch, where he discusses his Christian convictions.
2022: Joining the Cast of Fast X
In 2022, Alan Ritchson joined the cast of Fast X, expanding his presence in major film franchises.
2022: Starring in Reacher
Since 2022, Alan Ritchson has portrayed the title character in the Amazon Prime Video series Reacher, gaining wider recognition.
2023: Decision to Live on the Road
In 2023, Alan Ritchson and his wife, Catherine, decided to sell their home and live on the road to allow him to spend more time with his family.
2023: Appearance in Fast X
In 2023, Alan Ritchson appeared in Fast X, continuing to broaden his film roles.
April 3, 2024: Interview About Sexual Assault and Modeling Industry
On April 3, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter published an interview of Alan Ritchson in which he revealed that he had been sexually assaulted by a "very famous photographer" and that he left his modeling career, which he described as "legalized sex trafficking".
April 2024: Criticism of Christian Supporters of Donald Trump
In an April 2024 Interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Alan Ritchson criticized Christian supporters of Donald Trump, calling Trump a "rapist and a con man".
2024: Roles in Ordinary Angels and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
In 2024, Alan Ritchson appeared in Jon Gunn's drama movie Ordinary Angels and Guy Ritchie's action comedy film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
February 2025: Interview Regarding Matt Gaetz
In a February 2025 interview with GQ, Alan Ritchson indicated that former congressman Matt Gaetz had been a classmate of his and called Gaetz an "adversary" and "not a good dude".
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