Adam Baldwin is an American actor of Irish descent, known for his participation in such films as All-Metal Shell and My Bodyguard. Has no kinship with the Baldwin brothers , being only their namesake.
Adam Baldwin: biography
The actor was born on February 27, 1962 in the densely populated American city of Chicago. However, after some time, his family moved to the small town of Vinnitek, where our hero grew up. In Winnitec, Adam Baldwin was brought up as an American hero. He studied at New Trier High School and studied acting classes. Before starting an acting career, he sometimes worked as a driver - he turned the steering wheel of a truck.
First started acting in the early 1980s. At a very young age, Adam was selected among 4 thousand other candidates for the role. The comedy family drama “My Bodyguard” appeared on the screen, where the actor played one of the main roles - the strong man Ricky Linderman, who became the bodyguard of the protagonist. After the release of the tape, directors drew attention to Adam Baldwin, and over the next 7 years he began to act actively. True, as a rule, he got the roles of silent cops, adorned fighters, or clumsy bad psychopath guys. Adam's sports figure provided him with additional opportunities when participating in action films and thrillers.
Adam Baldwin: movies
Among other roles was a vivid game in the film "Ordinary People." After her, Adam moved to New York, where he continued his acting studies. And a couple of years later, in 1984, Baldwin moved to Los Angeles, where he lives with his family to this day.
In 1987, luck smiled at the actor and he was offered to try himself as an ordinary Beast, in one of the greatest military films, titled All-Metal Shell, in which the actor collaborated with American filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. After that, Baldwin played the role of Major Mitchell, Head of Area 51 in the Roland Emmerich film "Independence Day", in the movie "Patriot" together with Australian actor Mel Gibson. Also, moviegoers and admirers of Adam’s talent remembered the roles of a film actor in the following television projects: the television series Angel, where Adam appeared in the role of Marcus Hamilton, in The X-Files, where Baldwin appeared in the role of Knowle Rohrer, the serial film Firefly in the role of Jane Cobb, as John Casey in the TV series Chuck.
The film actor has about 100 roles in films of various genres and a huge number of projects with venerable American filmmakers and show business stars.
About 10 years ago, Baldwin received the SyFy Award for Best Actor for his role as Jane Cobb in the Firefly television series.
Last works
At the age of 48, the actor played in Timothy Nelson's family drama entitled “Appointment,” in the role of Mr. Clements. Adam also dubbed the animated films Transformers: Time and Young Justice League. Over the past 5 years, Baldwin has played in such films as Love Bites, Visions, Christmas with Holly, The Last Ship, Oh Ray and Watch Out for Batman. Last year, the actor appeared in the 8th season of the Castle series.
Actor's hobbies
Adam Baldwin He plays golf and hockey very well, considering these games his hobby. At one time he recorded a personal version of "The Ballad of Jane", which came out as a bonus on DVD editions.
A man treats an actor’s career as a hobby that he loves and enjoys. The main activity of his life, the actor considers paternity. Adam is officially married, has three children.
This year, the famous actor celebrated his anniversary - his 55th birthday.