Kip Pardue
Kip Pardue Born Kevin Ian Pardue (1975-09-23) September 23, 1975 (age 39) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Residence Los Angeles, California, U.S. Occupation Actor, Model Kevin Ian "Kip" Pardue (born September 23, 1975) is an American actor and model, best known for his roles in the films Remember the Titans, Driven, The Rules of Attraction, and Thirteen. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Pardue attended Dunwoody High School in Atlanta. He qualified for the Honor Roll with a 3.6 GPA in junior high and was treasurer of the French Club during his freshman year of high school.[citation needed] The name "Kip" comes from the initials of his full name. After graduating from Yale University, where he played football, Pardue was discovered by Molly Ringwald's publicist.[citation needed] He has been a model for Armani, Polo, and Abercrombie & Fitch. He was named by Armani Exchange as one of the "Top 10 Upcoming Actors" in 2001.[citation needed]