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'''Jilon Ghai VanOver''' (/‘ʒɪloʊn ‘gaɪ ‘vænoʊvər/; born 24 August 1978)<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1559338/ IMDb]. “Jilon VanOver” Retrieved June 1, 2012</ref> is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Ransom Bray in the [[History Channel]]’s [[Emmy Award]] winning miniseries [[Hatfields & McCoys (miniseries)|Hatfields & McCoys]].<ref>[http://www.history.com/shows/hatfields-and-mccoys/about Hatfields & McCoys] History Channel. Retrieved April 7, 2013.</ref><ref>http://www.huntingtonnews.net/33411 Kinchen, David (May 25, 2012). “History Channel: ‘Hatfields & McCoys’” ''[http://www.huntingtonnews.net/ Huntington News]''</ref> |
'''Jilon Ghai VanOver''' (/‘ʒɪloʊn ‘gaɪ ‘vænoʊvər/; born 24 August 1978)<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1559338/ IMDb]. “Jilon VanOver” Retrieved June 1, 2012</ref> is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Ransom Bray in the [[History Channel]]’s [[Emmy Award]] winning miniseries [[Hatfields & McCoys (miniseries)|Hatfields & McCoys]].<ref>[http://www.history.com/shows/hatfields-and-mccoys/about Hatfields & McCoys] History Channel. Retrieved April 7, 2013.</ref><ref>http://www.huntingtonnews.net/33411 Kinchen, David (May 25, 2012). “History Channel: ‘Hatfields & McCoys’” ''[http://www.huntingtonnews.net/ Huntington News]''</ref> |
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Jilon Ghai VanOver (/‘ʒɪloʊn ‘gaɪ ‘vænoʊvər/; born 24 August 1978)[1] is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Ransom Bray in the History Channel’s Emmy Award winning miniseries Hatfields & McCoys.[2][3] [[File:http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000dB23AR11_Io/t/200/I0000dB23AR11_Io.jpg%7Cframed%7CJilon VanOver]
Early life
VanOver was born in Loma Linda, California. His father, James Otto “Jim” VanOver, is a Muay Thai trainer and retired university professor, and his mother, Geni Elizabeth King, is an auditory-sensory integration therapist. He was raised in the high desert of Baldy Mesa, California with his older sister, Guebri, and three younger brothers, Gaven, Jamiel, and Jerid.
He has a black belt in Muay Thai and he has been known to perform with various local Los Angeles bands, playing a number of instruments including the saxophone, clarinet, and harmonica.
VanOver attended Serrano High School in Phelan, California before receiving a football scholarship to attend Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. In 2001, he graduated with a degree in Theatre Arts and returned to California to pursue an acting career.[4][5]
Career
He has had several guest starring roles in popular television series including Cold Case, NCIS: Los Angeles, and Psych.[6][7][8]
VanOver was set to portray George Washington in Father of His Country, a film by Ron Maxwell, the director of Gettysburg, before funding issues forced the project to be cancelled.[9]
In 2013, VanOver portrayed “Lucas Holst,” an Amish farmer in the Lifetime movie, An Amish Murder, opposite Neve Campbell and directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.[10] He also co-starred as super agent “Ray Harris” in the television movie Strawberry Summer, and as movie star “Bobby Savage” in the digital series Chasing the Hill.[11]
In a voice-over role, VanOver lent his voice to the post-apocalyptic creatures of the film I Am Legend starring Will Smith, which was released in 2007.[12]
Personal life
VanOver currently lives in Los Angeles, and is married to nutritionist, Kylie King.
References
- ^ IMDb. “Jilon VanOver” Retrieved June 1, 2012
- ^ Hatfields & McCoys History Channel. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
- ^ http://www.huntingtonnews.net/33411 Kinchen, David (May 25, 2012). “History Channel: ‘Hatfields & McCoys’” Huntington News
- ^ www.MurrayState.edu Murray State University Department of Theatre. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- ^ www.RacerAlumni.com “Outstanding Alumni of the Fine Arts Award to be Given” Murray State University Alumni Association. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- ^ StarPulse.com Psych Episode Guides.
- ^ Pop Tower Biography for Jilon VanOver.
- ^ IMDb. “Jilon VanOver” Retrieved June 1, 2012
- ^ http://www.celebritynetworth.com/watch/kqrD9gblQkw/george-washington-reborn/ “George Washington Reborn” October 26, 2010.
- ^ An Amish Murder Hayer, Melissa (January 2, 2013). “‘An Amish Murder’: Neve Campbell stars in compelling mystery movie” NewsOK
- ^ OC Register Events “'Chasing The Hill' - Reception Hosted by Gov. Gray Davis & Richard Schiff” OC Register
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480249/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast “I Am Legend” IMDb. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
