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1975-09-23 · Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Male

11 series in the catalog

Kevin Ian Pardue (born September 23, 1975) is a former American actor and model, who became known for his roles in the films But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), Remember the Titans (2000), Driven (2001), The Rules of Attraction (2002), and Thirteen (2003).

Early life and education

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Pardue attended Dunwoody High School, where he played defensive back for the football team. Pardue was co-captain of Dunwoody's 1993 Georgia Class AAAA state football championship team. He also played center field for Dunwoody's baseball team. The name "Kip" comes from the initials of his full name. Pardue earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Yale University, where he played football.

Career

After graduating from college, Pardue was discovered by Molly Ringwald's publicist. He has been a model for Armani, Polo and Abercrombie and Fitch. He was named as one of the "Top 10 Upcoming Actors" by Armani Exchange in 2001.

Personal life

On October 31, 2018, the Hermosa Beach Police Department announced it was investigating a report of sexual misconduct filed by actress and intimacy coordinator Sarah Scott, who alleged she was "sexually violated while at work" in May by Pardue, who masturbated in front of her in his trailer while they were working on the premise pilot Mogulettes. She chose not to press charges and, on July 7, 2019, SAG-AFTRA, a labor union, fined him US$6,000 (equivalent to $7,600 in 2025) for sexually harassing Scott.