Cam Gigandet Biography: Wife, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Cam Gigandet is an American actor known for his dynamic performances in action, thriller, and drama genres, often portraying intense, antagonistic characters.

With standout roles in Twilight, Never Back Down, Easy A, and The O.C., he has built a reputation for bringing depth to complex roles across film and television.

Profile

• Full Name: Cameron Joslin Gigandet
• Stage Name: Cam Gigandet
• Born: August 16, 1982
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)
• Parents: Jay Gigandet, Kim Gigandet
• Siblings: Kelsie Gigandet
• Spouse: Dominique Geisendorff (M. 2008–2022), Hannah James
• Children: Everleigh Ray Gigandet, Rekker Radley Gigandet, Armie Heartly Gigandet, Dare Wylder James Gigandet
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Cam Gigandet was born on August 16, 1982, in Tacoma, Washington, to Jay Gigandet, co-owner of The Rock, Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits franchise, and Kim Gigandet.

Raised in Lake Tapps, Washington, with his older sister, Kelsie, a hairstylist who has worked with celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Cam grew up in a supportive, entrepreneurial family environment. He attended Auburn Senior High School in Auburn, Washington, graduating in 2001. After moving to California, he briefly studied at Santa Monica College, where he developed an interest in acting, though his focus quickly shifted to pursuing a professional career in entertainment.

Career

Cam Gigandet debuted in 2003 with a guest role on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He gained early recognition with recurring roles as Daniel Romalotti Jr. in The Young and the Restless (2004) and Randy Bongard in Jack & Bobby (2005). His breakout came as Kevin Volchok, a rebellious surfer, in The O.C. (2005–2006), appearing in 15 episodes.

In 2008, he starred as the villainous Ryan McCarthy in Never Back Down, earning an MTV Movie Award for Best Fight, and as the sadistic vampire James in Twilight, securing another MTV Movie Award. His film roles include The Unborn (2009), Pandorum (2009), Easy A (2010) as Micah, Burlesque (2010), The Roommate (2011), Priest (2011), and Trespass (2011). He voiced a character in Turbo (2013) and starred in Free Ride (2013) and Plush (2013). In 2014, he appeared in Red Sky, In the Blood, 4 Minute Mile, and Bad Johnson.

His television work includes Reckless (2014) as Roy Rayder, Nanny Cam (2014), and Ice (2016–2018) as Jake Green. Recent roles include The Magnificent Seven (2016), Dangerous Lies (2020), Without Remorse (2021), Violent Night (2022), and Trap (2024) as FBI Agent Jamie Parker. Upcoming projects include Violence of Action, Shrapnel, Righteous Thieves, and Deep Six. His physical training in Krav Maga, where he holds a black belt, has enhanced his action roles.

Awards and Nominations

• 2008: MTV Movie Award – Best Fight (Never Back Down, shared with Sean Faris) – Won
• 2008: Young Hollywood Award – One to Watch – Won
• 2009: MTV Movie Award – Best Fight (Twilight, shared with Robert Pattinson) – Won
• 2009: Teen Choice Award – Choice Movie: Villain (Twilight) – Won
• 2009: Teen Choice Award – Choice Movie: Rumble (Twilight, shared with Robert Pattinson) – Won
• 2011: Teen Choice Award – Choice Movie Actor: Horror/Thriller (The Roommate) – Nominated

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @thenewgigandet
• Twitter Handle: @CamGigandet

Personal Life

Cam Gigandet, 42, is in a relationship with actress Hannah James, with whom he welcomed his fourth child, a son named Dare Wylder James Gigandet, on October 16, 2024. He was previously married to actress Dominique Geisendorff from 2008 to 2022, after dating since 2006. They have three children: daughters Everleigh Ray (b. April 14, 2009), Armie Heartly (b. November 30, 2015), and son Rekker Radley (b. January 23, 2013). Geisendorff filed for divorce in August 2022.

Filmography

• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2003) – Guest Role (TV Series)
• The Young and the Restless (2004) – Daniel Romalotti Jr. (TV Series)
• Jack & Bobby (2005) – Randy Bongard (TV Series)
• The O.C. (2005–2006) – Kevin Volchok (TV Series)
• Who’s Your Caddy? (2007) – Supporting Role
• Never Back Down (2008) – Ryan McCarthy
• Twilight (2008) – James Witherdale
• The Unborn (2009) – Mark Hardigan
• Pandorum (2009) – Gallo
• Easy A (2010) – Micah
• Burlesque (2010) – Jack
• The Experiment (2010) – Chase
• The Roommate (2011) – Stephen Morterelli
• Priest (2011) – Hicks
• Trespass (2011) – Jonah Collins
• Turbo (2013) – Voice Role
• Free Ride (2013) – Ray
• Plush (2013) – Carter
• Red Sky (2014) – Butch Masters
• In the Blood (2014) – Derek Grant
• 4 Minute Mile (2014) – Wes Jacobs
• Bad Johnson (2014) – Rich Johnson
• Reckless (2014) – Roy Rayder (TV Series)
• Nanny Cam (2014) – Mark Kessler (TV Movie)
• Broken Vows (2016) – Michael
• The Magnificent Seven (2016) – McCann
• Black Site Delta (2017) – Jake
• The Shadow Effect (2017) – Gabriel
• Ice (2016–2018) – Jake Green (TV Series)
• Assimilate (2019) – Deputy Josh Haywood
• Dangerous Lies (2020) – Mickey Hayden
• Without Remorse (2021) – Keith Webb
• Last Shoot Out (2021) – Supporting Role
• 9 Bullets (2022) – Tommy
• Violent Night (2022) – Morgan Steele
• Black Warrant (2022) – Anthony
• Righteous Thieves (2023) – Supporting Role
• Two Sinners and a Mule (2023) – Supporting Role
• Shrapnel (2023) – Max Vohden
• Trap (2024) – Jamie Parker
• Violence of Action (2025, Upcoming) – Supporting Role
• Deep Six (2025, Upcoming) – Supporting Role

Net Worth

Cam Gigandet‘s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD. His wealth primarily comes from his acting career, with significant earnings from films like Twilight (grossing over $400 million worldwide), Never Back Down, and Easy A, as well as television roles in The O.C., Reckless, and Ice.