Kip Pardue's life journey began on September 23, 1975, in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia. Growing up, he developed a passion for football and baseball, which ultimately led him to graduate from Dunwoody High School in 1994. The following year, he received a coveted invitation to play football at Yale University, where he furthered his education and earned a degree in Economics in 1998.
After completing his studies, Kip ventured west and embarked on a successful modeling career, working with prestigious brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Polo. However, his creative aspirations soon led him to pursue acting, and he landed his first TV role on the popular series 7th Heaven in 1996.
Kip's breakthrough in television came when he was cast as Josh Ford on the WB hit series Popular in 1999, although the role was later re-cast. Undeterred, he continued to hone his craft, making his film debut in the independent drama But I'm a Cheerleader in 1999 and subsequently appearing in Whatever It Takes in 2000.
Kip's big break arrived when he starred alongside Denzel Washington in Remember the Titans in 2000, followed by his role as Sylvester Stallone's protégé in the action-packed film Driven in 2001. His impressive performances did not go unnoticed, as he was named one of the "Top 10 Upcoming Actors" by Armani Exchange and featured on Variety's list of "10 to Watch" for the year.
With a string of new movies slated for release, including the highly anticipated adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel The Rules of Attraction in 2002, Kip Pardue's face is set to remain a familiar sight on the big screen.
