: Alan Ritchson Born November 28 1982 (age 24) Grand Forks, North Dakota Image:Flag of the United States.
Alan Ritchson (born on November 28, 1982 in Grand Forks, North Dakota) is an American fashion model turned actor/singer.
Biography
Ritchson appeared on American Idol, where he was one of the top 87 contestants in the third season before being cut in Hollywood. He was remembered primarily for his striptease in one episode in which he wooed judge Paula Abdul.
He later guest starred on the TV series Smallville as the young version of Arthur Curry, a.k.a, Aquaman. However, he was not cast to reprise the role in the TV series Aquaman that The WB had announced prior to The WB and UPN merger. Later, the show was absent from the The CW's fall lineup, and Dawn Ostroff, the president of entertainment for The CW, only stated that it was still a midseason contender.[IGN: Upfronts Announcement: The CW's Schedule for 2006-2007 Season]
He also had an independent album called This is Next Time, released in lat 2005.
In 2006, it was confirmed that Ritchson will be reprising his role of Aquaman in two episodes of Smallville's sixth season starting with the episode "Justice" airing January 18, 2007.[Ask Ausiello, September 27, 2006]
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