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Christian Kane

Happy Birthday To Christian Kane, 35 Yesterday !

Sunday 28 June 2009, by Webmaster

Date of Birth : 27 June 1974

Location : Dallas, Texas, USA

Nickname : Chris

Height : 5’ 10" (1.78 m)

Mini Biography

Christian Kane was born in Dallas, Texas. Christian and his family moved around a lot throughout the South before settling down in the small town of Norman, Oklahoma. Christian attended the University of Oklahoma where he had plans to major in Art History. But Christian wanted to try out acting. So Christian took his truck and his life savings of a few hundred dollars and headed to Hollywood, the City of Angels. Christian had many jobs including mailroom clerk for a talent agency. His big break came when he played Ryan "Flyboy" Legget, the male lead, in a new show called _Fame L.A. (1997)_ based on the hit movie and 80s tv show. Unfortunately the show was cancelled after 22 episodes. Christian’s next role was in Aaron Spelling’s _Rescue 77 (1999)_ where he played Wick Lobo a.k.a "cowboy" because of his radical application of "gutter" medicine. Due to poor ratings the show was cancelled. Not to be defeated, Christian was soon cast as a production assistant in Edtv (1999) starring Woody Harrelson as well as a made for TV Western called Crossfire Trail (2001) (TV) with Tom Selleck. Christian is currently filming another feature flick with Freddie Prinze Jr. and Marc Blucas titled Summer Catch (2001)

Trade Mark

Piercing blue eyes

Husky, southern-accented voice

Trivia

Auditioned for the role of Riley Finn on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997).

Lead singer and guitarist for Kane, a southern rock band he put together with his buddies Mike Eaton and Steve Carlson.

He has a sister named Jennifer.

He is a cousin of country music phenomenon Branden Hart.

His best friend is David Boreanaz. They have been friends since before David Boreanaz became Angel in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997); also, they share something very special - they are the only two actors who have appeared in the very first "Angel" (1999) episode, and the last.

Named #8 of the Top Ten Sexiest Men of the Buffy / Angel universe in a fan poll by the Buffy the Vampire Slayer fanzine (2004).

Has never had any formal acting training.

He loves cooking big meals even if he’s eating by himself.

In the episodes Epiphany and Dead End of Angel, the ’56 Ford that is featured is Christian’s own truck.

Wears a Silver Fleur-De-Lis bracelet in multiple roles as a reminder of his mother, who is from New Orleans.

Has a scar on his upper lip from an injury he received while filming Secondhand Lions (2003).

Good friends with _Supernatural_ star, Jensen Ackles.

Has Native American ancestry.

Besides David Boreanaz, he is the only other actor to appear in both the pilot and the finale of "Angel" (1999).