Introduction
Kevin Ian "Kip" Pardue (born September 23, 1975) is an American actor and model, who became known for his roles in the films Remember the Titans, Driven, The Rules of Attraction and Thirteen.
Life
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Pardue attended Dunwoody High School in Atlanta. 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.He has been a model for Armani, Polo and Abercrombie and Fitch. He was named by Armani Exchange as one of the "Top 10 Upcoming Actors" in 2001.
On October 31, 2018, The Hermosa Beach Police Dept. announced it was investigating a report of sexual misconduct filed by True Blood actress Sarah Scott, who alleged she was "sexually violated while at work" in May by Pardue, her former costar. On July 7th, 2019, SAG-AFTRA found Pardue guilty of sexual harassment and fined him $6,000 for sexually harassing Scott.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Group | Award | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards | Best Male Newcomer | Nominated | Remember the Titans |
| 2002 | Young Hollywood Awards | New Stylemaker - Male | Won | |
| 2005 | Vail Film Festival | Rising Star Award | Won |