Darrin Charles

Darrin Dallas Charles (born May 3, 1983) is an American actor and former American football player.[1]

Biography

He was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Charles moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin where he attended Oshkosh North High School. He established himself as a premier athlete in football, basketball and track and field.[2]

In 2005 he signed a free agent contract with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL).[3] Later, he switched to acting despite offers from other NFL and Arena Football League teams.[4] Charles then set his sights on Los Angeles and his acting career.

As an actor Charles worked with notable brands, such as Dish Network, Pizza Hut, Budweiser, Target and Delta Air Lines.[5][1]

Personal life

On December 15, 2013 he married Swiss supermodel and actress Alizée Gaillard in Los Angeles.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 Former Oshkosh Athlete Getting Into Acting Business. TheNorthwestern.com. October 20, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Oshkosh North's Charles Top Player In State." Chippewa.com. November 21, 2000.
  3. ↑ UW Receiver Charles Signs With Bears. Madison.com. April 26, 2005. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Oshkosh North Playoff Run Stirs Up Memories from 2000 State Champs." USATodayHSS.com. November 21, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  5. ↑ Videos. DarrinCharles.com. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
  6. ↑ Alizée Gaillard: coup de foudre à Hollywood. L'illustré.ch. January 22, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2014.

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