Skeet Ulrich

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Brian Ray "Skeet" Ulrich (born January 20, 1970) is an American actor who starred in the CBS drama "Jericho" that ran from 2006-2008.

Biography

Early life

Ulrich was born Brian Ray Trout in Lynchburg, Virginia and was raised in Concord, North Carolina by his mother, Carolyn Elaine Wax (née Rudd), who owns the special-events marketing agency Sports Management Group. Ulrich's father is a restaurateur [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/82/Skeet-Ulrich.html Skeet Ulrich Biography (1969?-) ] ] and his first stepfather was former NASCAR driver and team owner D. K. Ulrich. His mother has since re-married to Edward Lewis Wax. [ [http://www.eonline.com/celebrities/profile/index.jsp?uuid=00364864-ef4b-42c5-9ce0-8e3255a7851a Skeet Ulrich - Profile, Latest News and Related Articles ] ] [ [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0CE1D6103FF93AA35751C1A966958260 Ms. Rudd Is Wed To Edward Wax - New York Times ] ] Ulrich's uncle is NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver Ricky Rudd (who is his mother's brother) [ [http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Academy/2530/details.html In Print/Skeet Ulrich ] ] and his maternal grandfather was Alvin Ray Rudd, Sr., the president of Al Rudd Auto Parts. [ [http://home.hamptonroads.com/obits/details.cfm?obitID=26288 Virginian-Pilot Obituaries (HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com) ] ] The nickname "Skeet" originated from the nickname "Skeeter" he was given by his Little League coach because of his small stature. Along with his slight frame he had poor health, including numerous bouts with pneumonia, and underwent open heart surgery at the age of 10.

Ulrich graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School, where he was a soccer standout. After initially enrolling at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington to study Marine Biology, he switched to New York University, and was subsequently noticed by playwright David Mamet.

Career

In his earliest screen appearances, he was an uncredited extra in films "Weekend at Bernie's" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". After joining the Atlantic Theater Company as an apprentice, Ulrich performed with the group, which got him noticed yet again, this time by director Stacy Cochran. She cast him in a CBS School Break Special. With her help he also received his first notable role on screen in 1996 as the loutish boyfriend of Winona Ryder in "Boys". That same year he appeared in "The Craft" with Neve Campbell. He starred with Neve Campbell again in Wes Craven's hit slasher film "Scream" released later that same year which became his best known role. In 1998 he starred in "The Newton Boys".

Ulrich starred alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. in the action film "Chill Factor". He had a small but pivotal role as an emotionally conflicted homosexual hustler in "As Good as It Gets." He starred as Juvenal, a young man with stigmata and healing powers in the film "Touch", and he appeared in "Ride with the Devil", an American Civil War drama directed by Ang Lee. In 2000, he played computer hacker Kevin Mitnick in the film "Takedown".

On television, Ulrich starred in the short-lived ABC series "Miracles", and appeared in TNT's multiple Emmy-nominated miniseries "Into the West". In 2005, Ulrich acted with Keri Russell in the TV movie "The Magic of Ordinary Days". Ulrich most recently starred as Jake Green on the CBS post-apocalyptic drama "Jericho", which premiered on September 20, 2006, and ended its run on March 25, 2008.

Personal life

In 1997, Ulrich married English actress Georgina Cates, whom he met at an Academy Award party. Their wedding was a small ceremony held on their farmland in Virginia, with the only guests being the preacher and their canine companions. They have twins: a son Jakob Dylan, and a daughter, Naiia Rose, born in 2001. Skeet and Georgina divorced in 2005, citing irreconcilable differences. They share joint custody of their children.

References

External links

* [http://www.cbs.com/primetime/jericho/bio.php Skeet Ulrich Bio at CBS - Jericho]
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* [http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800018801/bio/ Skeet Bio at Yahoo movies]
* [http://www.capturingskeet.com/ Capturing Skeet]
* [http://television.aol.com/tv-celebrity-interviews/skeet-ulrich Skeet Ulrich interview]
* [http://www.skeetulrich.info/ Skeet Ulrich News and Blogs]