Kip_Pardue

Kip Pardue

Kip Pardue

American actor

Kevin Ian "Kip" Pardue (born September 23, 1975) is an American actor and model, who became known for his roles in the films Remember the Titans, But I'm a Cheerleader, Driven, The Rules of Attraction[1] and Thirteen.

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Early life and education

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Pardue attended Dunwoody High School, where he played defensive back for the football team. Pardue was co-captain of Dunwoody's 1993 Georgia Class AAAA state football championship team.[2] He also played center field for Dunwoody's baseball team.[3] The name "Kip" comes from the initials of his full name. Pardue earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Yale University, where he played football.[4]

Career

After graduating from college, Pardue was discovered by Molly Ringwald's publicist.[5] He has been a model for Armani, Polo and Abercrombie and Fitch. He was named as one of the "Top 10 Upcoming Actors" by Armani Exchange in 2001.[6]

On October 31, 2018, the Hermosa Beach Police Department announced it was investigating a report of sexual misconduct filed by actress and intimacy coordinator Sarah Scott, who alleged she was "sexually violated while at work" in May by Pardue, her former costar.[7] On July 7, 2019, SAG-AFTRA, a labor union, fined him $6,000 for sexually harassing Scott.[8]

Filmography

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References

  1. [1]
    Willis, John; Monush, Barry (February 1, 2004). Screen World 2003. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 120–. ISBN 978-1-55783-526-0. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
  2. [2]
    "Colleges; Michigan's Rose to Enter NBA Draft". The Atlanta Constitution. April 20, 1994. Retrieved August 28, 2022. Kip Pardue, a 6-2, 180-pound defensive back and co-captain of Dunwoody's Class AAA state championship team, will attend Yale, where he will play football.
  3. [3]
    "High Schools; Dunwoody: Wildcats pound Mays 14-0". The Atlanta Constitution. March 24, 1994. Retrieved August 28, 2022. Senior center fielder Kip Pardue went 7-for-10.
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    "Kip Pardue as George Monroe on Looking for Mr. Right". Hallmark Drama. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
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    "Kip Pardue" Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved July 17, 2015
  6. [6]
    Loggerheads' Gay Character Kip Pardue: Not Yet Married But Dated Multiple Girlfriends and Dating History
  7. [7]
    Saad, Nardine. "Police investigating actress Sarah Scott's allegations of sexual misconduct against Kip Pardue". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  8. [8]
    "SAG-AFTRA Finds Kip Pardue Guilty in Sexual Harassment Case". July 7, 2019.


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