Colin Cunningham is a talented actor who first attracted the attention of viewers thanks to the series "Stargate: 3B-1." In this television project, he got the role of Paul Davis, a major in the US Air Force. Collapsed Skies, Bloody Race, Hot Spot, The X-Files, Sex in Another City are other well-known series with his participation. What is the story of the star?
Colin Cunningham: The Start
The performer of the role of Major Paul Davis was born in Los Angeles. It happened in August 1967. Colin Cunningham was born into a family that was not related to the world of cinema. The actor has a sister and brother, with whom he is very friendly.
As a child, Colin had many diverse hobbies, among which - sports, music, theater. By the time he graduated, he did not yet know which profession he should associate his life with. Cunningham devoted several years to traveling, searching for his destiny.
First roles
Surprisingly, actor Colin Cunningham became almost by accident. At his first casting, the young man went for a company with a friend, he was going to just provide support to a friend. He was very surprised when he was finally approved for the role, but he saw this as a sign of fate.
In the 90s, Cunningham mainly played cameo roles in long-playing television projects. A list of the first series in which he managed to appear is given below.
- "Police Commissioner."
- "Secret materials".
- "Robin Hoods."
- "Beyond the possible".
- "Marshal."
- "Hourly".
- Viper.
- "Dead Man's Gun."
Also, at the beginning of the path to fame, Colin played small roles in several television films, for example, Dead Fire, Volcano: Fire Mountain, Naprolom, Captain Courage, For the Love of Nancy.
The path to fame
In 1997, the first season of the series “Stargate: 3B-1” was presented to the audience. The discovery of the “Stargate”, which connects the limits of the Milky Way, has opened to mankind ample opportunities for quick interplanetary travel. Detachment 3B-1 was formed, whose task is to protect the Earth from hostile aliens, as well as research the galaxy.
Colin Cunningham in the series "Stargate: 3B-1" convincingly played Paul Davis. The hero of the actor was the brave and decisive major of the United States Air Force. The television project won the hearts of thousands of viewers, and Cunningham woke up famous.
"Fallen Sky"
One of his main achievements, Cunningham considers participation in the series "Collapsed Skies." Going to the casting, the actor knew little about the television project in which he was to star. However, he immediately fell in love with his character, John Pope, as soon as he got acquainted with the script. In preparation for the role of leader of an illegal gang of bikers, the actor grew his hair, let go of his beard and increased the number of his tattoos. His character is not one of the main characters, but he was remembered and loved by the audience due to his extravagance and originality.
The series “Collapsed Skies” tells the story of an alien invasion. The alien attack was a complete surprise to the inhabitants of the Earth. Only a few survived, and the lucky ones unite in order to fight the invaders who came from outer space.
Vivid roles
“Hot Spot” is another well-known series in which you can see Colin Cunningham. The television project tells about the working days and the personal life of the employees of the strategic response group. Heroes fight crime, prevent explosions, and help the hostages. They may seem like ordinary people, but the profession has left an imprint on each of them. Not everyone is able to cope with the heavy load that they carry on their shoulders. In Hot Spot, Cunningham embodied the image of Roy Lane.
In 2017, the series “Bloody Race” was released. The television project tells the story of the "last honest policeman" in Los Angeles. Circumstances force the hero to take part in a deadly race in transport, which consumes human blood instead of gasoline. The company in this crazy trip to the policeman is a fatal beauty who considers the human race to be nothing more than a source of fuel. In this series, Colin is assigned, albeit a secondary, but bright role.
Films
Of course, not only in the series starred Colin Cunningham. Films in which the actor managed to light up to 50 years are listed below.
- "American disaster."
- "Muffler".
- "Winners of the show."
- "Sixth day".
- "Fatal flight."
- "Dangerous truth."
- "Santa from Miami."
- "The Abduction of Sinatra."
- "Wild days."
- "Stolen Christmas."
- Electra.
- "Lesser evil".
- "An unbearable boy."
- "The last day".
- "Ball lightning".
- Rise of the Damned.
- "Afghan Luke."
- "The eleventh sacrifice."
- "Guardian angel".
- "Numb".
Personal life
What is known about Colin Cunningham’s personal life? Unfortunately, the actor flatly refuses to discuss this topic with the press and fans. Therefore, there is no information about whether the star is married, has children.
Colin Cunningham's wife is his job. Of course, the actor has a hobby. He does not imagine life without music, plays the saxophone perfectly. Colin also spends a lot of time traveling.