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Meet Alan Ritchson, the ‘jacked’ actor from Reacher: the star of Prime Video’s hit TV show also played Aquaman in Smallville and has been married for 15 years – but what did he use to get that buff?

STORYFaye Bradley
Alan Ritchson has returned to our screens in Reacher – and if he has his way, will be around for many series more. Photo: @alanritchson/Instagram
Alan Ritchson has returned to our screens in Reacher – and if he has his way, will be around for many series more. Photo: @alanritchson/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

  • Prime Video’s Reacher continues to dominate charts despite mixed reviews from critics – so who’s the man portraying Tom Cruise’s character for the small screen?
  • Alan Ritchson has starred in 90210, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Black Mirror and Fast X, and has opened up about using TRT to prepare for Reacher

Prime Video’s Reacher continues to dominate charts globally, with the TV show ranking at No 1 in many countries worldwide, including the US.

Alan Ritchson in a scene from Reacher, which continues to top watch lists around the world. Photo: Prime Video
Alan Ritchson in a scene from Reacher, which continues to top watch lists around the world. Photo: Prime Video

While the series’ second season has received mixed reviews, it’s still getting plenty of eyeballs as fans who were gripped by the show’s first season are eager to find out what happens next.

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Actor Alan Ritchson has 51 acting credits to his name and counting. Photo: @alanritchson/Instagram
Actor Alan Ritchson has 51 acting credits to his name and counting. Photo: @alanritchson/Instagram

The main character Jack Reacher is played by American actor Alan Ritchson, who has accumulated a massive fan base since the show’s release.

But who is he, beyond the iconic role? Here’s what we know:

Alan Ritchson’s background

Alan Ritchson is reportedly of Czech, English and German descent. Photo: @alanritchson/Instagram
Alan Ritchson is reportedly of Czech, English and German descent. Photo: @alanritchson/Instagram

Alan Michael Ritchson, 41, was born into a military family in North Dakota in the US. According to his IMDB profile, he is of Czech, English and German descent, and moved around frequently as a child.

What has Alan Ritchson starred in?

Alan Ritchson in an exciting scene from Prime Video’s hit series Reacher. Photo: Prime Video
Alan Ritchson in an exciting scene from Prime Video’s hit series Reacher. Photo: Prime Video
With over 51 acting credits to his name, Ritchson is no stranger to the screen. He made his debut in 1999 with a cameo in Frasier, and has since grown his presence by starring in films and TV shows including Smallville (as Aquaman), 90210, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Black Mirror, and Fast X, to name a few.
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