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Adam Vanderwielen

Biography

Adam Vanderwielen

Overview

  • Born
    September 7, 1971 · Lafayette, Indiana, USA
  • Birth name
    Adam Loy Vanderwielen
  • Nicknames
    • A.V.
    • Vandy
  • Height
    5′ 11″ (1.80 m)

Biography

  • Born and raised in Indiana, Adam is the son of Larry and Lynne Vanderwielen and is the youngest of six children. He discovered the world of acting at the age of seven in "The Sound of Music." Adam continued to perform in live theater and was very involved in athletics throughout his school years. After graduating from Purdue University in 1996, Adam moved to Charlottesville, Virginia. He became an ensemble member of Live Arts Theater and signed with Liz Marks Casting Agency in Richmond, Virginia. Adam continued to be a student of film, stage, and improv in preparation for his move to L.A. In 2002 Adam moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in TV and Film. Adam has kept busy studying, working on numerous independent films, and joining SAG and AFTRA. Adam enjoyed his time studying Meisner at Playhouse West and a scene study class at The Ken Lerner Studio.
    - IMDb mini biography by: ALV

Family

  • Spouse
      Adena Vanderwielen(June 21, 1997 - present) (4 children)

Trivia

  • Discovered his love for acting at the age of 7 while performing in "The Sound of Music".
  • He graduated from Purdue University where he enjoyed being Purdue Pete and was a member of Phi Kappa Psi.
  • Raced go-karts and hopes to get back into racing someday.
  • Was an All State Football player on offense and defense and has competed in most sports.
  • Finalist for Mole I on ABC and first alternate for No Boundaries on the W.B.

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