Personal details
- Birth Date: 1982-08-16
- Height: 5′ 11¼″ (1.81 m)
- Birth Location: Tacoma, Washington, USA
- Parents: Jay Gigandet
- Professions: Actor, Additional Crew, Soundtrack
Cam’s roots trace back to Auburn, Washington, where he graduated from Auburn High in 2001. The guy’s got a pretty classic Pacific Northwest background—grew up around Lake Tapps, you know, surrounded by trees and lakes and that sort of chill, suburban vibe. His family’s still kicking it up there, too. His dad, Jay, is kind of a big deal in the local food scene, since he helped launch The Rock, Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits (yeah, the place with the crazy good pies and the rock-n-roll atmosphere, if you’ve ever been). Mom’s name is Kim, and Cam’s got an older sister, Kelsie, who probably kept him on his toes growing up. But honestly, Cam didn’t just stick around Washington forever. He made the jump to the big city lights—now he’s living in West Hollywood, California. That’s a bit of a culture shock if you ask me, going from lakeside chill to the constant buzz of LA, but hey, some people just thrive on that energy. It’s the kind of move you make when you’ve got dreams that are a little too big for a small town. People like to say he’s still got his Washington roots, though. Maybe it’s the way he talks, or just that easygoing vibe that stands out in a crowd of Hollywood try-hards. Either way, Cam’s story is classic—small-town kid, tight-knit family, a taste for pizza, and now chasing whatever’s next under the palm trees of West Hollywood.
Bet you didn’t know this, but the lead actually rocks a black belt in Krav Maga. Yeah, that’s right, not just movie magic—real-life skills going on here. Krav Maga isn’t your average karate class either; it’s the Israeli self-defense system, all about practical moves and getting out of sticky situations fast. So while some actors might fake their way through fight scenes, this one? They’re literally trained to take someone down if things go sideways. Kinda wild to think about them rehearsing lines one minute, then flipping a stunt guy the next. It totally adds a layer of authenticity to those intense action sequences—no wonder the punches and takedowns look so convincing. You have to respect the commitment to the craft. Not every day you see someone blend Hollywood swagger with legit martial arts chops, right? Makes you look at those fight scenes in a whole new light.
Man, people keep casting me as the villain, and you know what? I don’t even mind. Not gonna lie, it’s not exactly a walk in the park every time, but there’s just something about it that grabs me. Maybe it’s the freedom, I guess. With villains, you get to play around, let your imagination run wild. Heroes? They’ve always gotta follow the rules. Makes ‘em kinda boring, honestly. I still have no clue how to make those good guy roles actually fun—maybe I’m just not wired for it. Bad guys get all the cool stuff: more creative space, more ways to justify their actions, more room to just mess around and try things. Guess that’s why people keep hiring me for those roles. I’ll take it, every single time.
August 16, 1982
5′ 11¼″ (1.81 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Tacoma, Washington, USA
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Jay Gigandet and Surekha
42 years old