Taylor Kitsch

First major film role was as Gambit in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine"

Cast on the NBC series "Friday Night Lights" as football player Tim Riggins

First film role was a small part in "John Tucker Must Die"

Made TV acting debut in an episode of ABC Family's "Kyle XY"

Moved to New York to pursue modeling and acting

Played hockey with the Langley Hornets before an injury ended his career

Will play suicidal Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Carter in "The Bang-Bang Club" (lensed 2009)