Alan Michael Ritchson is an acclaimed American actor, director, and producer who has taken Hollywood by storm as a dominant action leading man. Standing an imposing 6'3", he initially garnered widespread attention portraying Aquaman in the superhero television series Smallville and the iconic, boisterous football captain Thad Castle in the cult comedy hits of Blue Mountain State. Ritchson captured international superstardom by flawlessly embodying the nomadic powerhouse title character in Amazon Prime’s global blockbuster thriller Reacher. He continues to headline massive cinematic franchises while remaining a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness.