Skeet Ulrich Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft |
Weight | 80 kg |
Date of Birth | January 20, 1970 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Skeet Ulrich is an American actor who burst onto the scene after the mid-90s as he was cast in the role of dashing young man in several popular movies. His first big breakthrough came with the 1996 hit Scream in which he was cast in an important role. He is also known for essaying the role of Jughead’s father in the teen drama show, Riverdale. He has more than 2 million followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Bryan Ray Trout
Nick Name
Skeet Ulrich, Chester, Skeeter, Mosquito
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Nationality
Education
Skeet Ulrich went to the Northwest Cabarrus High School. After graduating from high school, he got enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He had got enrolled in a Marine Biology course at the UNC. However, he didn’t complete his studies at UNC and moved to the New York University.
While studying at the New York University, he started studying acting at the Atlantic Theater Company. He was tutored by David Mamet, who is a co-founder of the off-Broadway theater company.
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father –Â He is a restaurateur.
- Mother –Â Carolyn Wax (She runs a special events marketing agency called Sports Management Group)
- Siblings –Â Geoff Trout (Older Brother)
- Others – D. K. Ulrich (Former Stepfather) (NASCAR driver and team owner), Edward Lewis Wax (Stepfather), Ricky Rudd (Maternal Uncle) (Retired Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver), Alvin Ray Rudd, Sr. (Maternal Grandfather) (President of Al Rudd Auto Parts), Margaret Ellen McMannen (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Skeet Ulrich is represented by Paradigm Talent Agency.
Net Worth
Skeet’s net worth had been $5 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
80 kg or 176.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Skeet Ulrich has dated –
- Georgina Cates (1996-2005) – Skeet started going out with English actress, Georgina Cates in 1996. They had first met at a party held for the Academy Awards. They got married in October 1997 in an intimate and private ceremony held at their farm in Madison County, Virginia. Apart from the priest, the other guests at the ceremony were only limited to their pet dogs. In 2001, Cates gave birth to twins, daughter Naiia Rose and son Jakob Dylan. They ended their marriage in 2005 citing irreconcilable differences. In February 2013, he was dragged to court as it was alleged that he hadn’t paid child support amounting to $284,861.84 to his former wife. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- Leonora Scelfo (1996) – In 1996, he started going out with actress Leonora Scelfo. They had grown close while shooting for the movie, Scream. However, their affair didn’t last beyond a couple of months.
- Amelia Jackson-Gray (2011-2015) – Skeet started dating actress and writer, Amelia Jackson-Gray, in 2011. They got married in a low-key ceremony in 2012. They decided to terminate their marriage in 2015.
- Rose Costa (2015-2017) – As his marriage with Amelia crumbled, Skeet started dating model Rose Costa. In 2016, it was revealed that they had got engaged. But, their engagement was called off and in November 2017, it was announced that they had decided to separate.
- Lucy Hale (2021) – Skeet was found to be kissing actress Lucy Hale for the first time in February 2021 while they were out for the lunch at Sweet Butter Cafe in Los Angeles. They dated for a month and separated post that. It was a short-lived romance.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has English, Scottish, German, and Irish ancestry. He also has traces of French ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Dashing Good Looks
- Tall height
Brand Endorsements
Skeet Ulrich has used his social media posts to promote products and brands including Tom Ford and Chopard.
Best Known For
- Being cast in the role of L.A.P.D. Detective Rex Winters in the Law & Order TV franchise from 2010 to 2011
- Having played the role of FP Jones in the teen drama TV series, Riverdale
- Being cast as Johnston Jacob “Jake” Green, Jr. in the post-apocalyptic action-drama TV series, Jericho from 2006 to 2008
First Film
In 1989, he made his theatrical film debut in the black comedy movie, Weekend at Bernie’s. However, his appearance in the movie was uncredited.
On May 3, 1996, his first credited appearance in a theatrical film came in the supernatural horror movie, The Craft. On the same day, he made an appearance as Billy in the theatrical film Last Dance.
First TV Show
In 1994, Skeet Ulrich made his first TV show appearance in the Same Difference episode of the anthology TV series, CBS Schoolbreak Special.
Skeet Ulrich Favorite Things
- Meal To Cook – Vegan lasagna with sweet potatoes and mushrooms
- Music Band –Â Pearl Jam
- Movie –Â Fitzcarraldo (1982)
- Actor –Â John Cassavetes
- Place – New Zealand
- Candy Bar – Twix
- Sports –Â Golf
- Song –Â Black by Pearl Jam
- Novel – The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Source – US Magazine
Skeet Ulrich Facts
- His first paid job was at a pig farm. He was tasked with gathering baby pigs and then, cleaning the pens.
- His mother raised him as a single parent.
- He is not a fan of walking the red carpet at glitzy events. He doesn’t like getting his pictures taken at such events.
- In his free time, he likes to build things such as furniture and a treehouse. He loves the fact that he is in control while woodworking.
- In 1996, he landed his first major gig as he was cast as the boyfriend of Winona Ryder‘s character in Boys. Ryder was cast as the lead character in the movie.
- When his contract was terminated for Law & Order: LA, the show producers decided to end his character’s involvement in the show by killing it in a drive-by shooting.
- He enjoys playing Words With Friends.
- He had open-heart surgery in the past.
- He does not like to clean the floor.
- Skeet is attracted to sharks.
- He was obsessed with classic Russian literature.
- He prefers starting his off days or Sundays with The New York Times crossword puzzle.
Featured Image by Skeet Ulrich / Instagram