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Adam Baldwin is an American Actor who has featured in both big and small-screen and has delivered stellar performances in both

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BirthdayFebruary 27, 1962
NationalityAmerican
FamousFilm & Theater Personalities, Actors
SpousesAmi Julius
ChildrensDevlin Shepard Baldwin, Jeselle Baldwin, Zoey Baldwin
Universities
  • New Trier High School
Birth PlaceWinnetka
Political IdeologyDemocratic
ReligionChristianity
Height193
GenderMale
Net Worth$5 million as of Mar 26,2017
Sun SignPisces
Born inWinnetka
Famous asActor

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Who is Adam Baldwin?

Adam Baldwin is an American actor who got into the Hollywood very early on in his life. He was barely in his teens when he was introduced to the world of acting. He started his career with the big screen and rose to fame as the troubled outcast Ricky Linderman in ‘My Bodyguard’ and moved on to bigger roles in ‘D.C. Cab’, ‘Full Metal Jacket’, ‘Predator 2’, ‘Independence Day’, ‘The Patriot’ and ‘Serenity’. He has been cast in more than 60 movies in his decade-long career. Baldwin is known to usually play the tough guy on the big screen, owing to his colossal structure and deep resonant voice. Apart from being an actor, he is a thorough sport. He had been an avid golf player. And as a pastime Baldwin enjoys mountain bike, bowling, frisbee and baseball. He also participates in celebrity hockey games. He has also contributed to many writing websites such as ‘Big Hollywood’ and ‘Huffington Post’. Another offshoot to his striking personality is his benevolent side. He has participated in the ‘Charity Ride 2 Recovery’, a Cycling Rehabilitation Program for the wounded soldiers.

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Childhood & Early Life

Adam Baldwin was born on 27 February 1962 in Winnetka, Illinois. He did his schooling from the New Trier Township High School East in Winnetka.

Director Tony Bill discovered Baldwin while he was attending high school in Illinois and immediately casted him in the movie ‘My Bodyguard’ in 1980. The same year he was also cast as one of Timothy Hutton's swim teammates in Robert Redford's ‘Ordinary People’.

Career

Baldwin began his acting career in 1980 and debuted in the movie ‘My Bodyguard’ which shot him to immediate fame. In 1983, he starred in a low-rent comedy called ‘Cab’.

His next major role came after a considerable time. It was in 1987, when he played the ruthless sergeant Animal Mother in Stanley Kubrick film ‘Full Metal Jacket’.

Following ‘Full Metal Jacket’ he featured in films such as ‘Predator 2’ (1990) ‘Radio Flyer’ (1992), ‘How to Make an American Quilt’ (1995), ‘Independence Day’ (1996) and ‘The Patriot’ (2000)

By late 1990s most of his big-screen appearances were taking a beating, so the actor resorted to TV and became a cult favourite with recurring roles on The ‘X-Files’ and ‘Angel’, an enchanting portrayal in ‘Firefly’ and in its movie spin-off, ‘Serenity’.His first major television role came in 1996, when he joined the cast of the short-lived series ‘The Cape’

Baldwin then joined the cast of two short-lived action dramas, ‘The Inside’ and ‘Day Break’.

In 2007, he joined the cast of the NBC spy comedy ‘Chuck’, where he played tough-as-nails, NSA agent ‘John Casey’.

After five seasons of ‘Chuck’, he moved on to do guest roles in ‘Castle’, ‘Leverage’ and ‘Law and Order’.

Presently, Baldwin is part of the TNT series, ‘The Last Ship’ as ‘XO Mike Slattery’

Major Works

Baldwin’s maiden movie ‘My Bodygaurd’ directed by Tony Bill in 1980 is a comedy-drama, which brought instant recognition to Adam Baldwin. His acting abilities were highly appreciated for portraying the character of alienated Ricky Linderman.

He got his early fame in ‘Full Metal Jacket’ as ‘Animal Mother’ in 1987. This was directed by Stanley Kubrick. The story is set during the Vietnam war and it entails experiences of two of the platoon's Marines and the film’s titles refers to the full metal jacket bullet used by infantry riflemen.

Baldwin acquired a cult status, when he starred in television series ‘Firefly’ which is an American Space Western Drama Television Series created by Writer and Director Joss Whedon. Firefly premiered in the US around 2002.

Another major work was his appearance in the movie ‘Serenity’ in 2005. The movie is continuation of the sci-fi television series ‘Firefly’ and has the same cast. The movie begins after the events of final episode of ‘Firefly’.

Awards & Achievements

In 2006, Baldwin bagged the SyFy Genre Award for the category of Best Supporting Actor/Television for his role in the TV Series ‘Firefly’

Personal Life & Legacy

He married fellow actress Ami Julius in 1988 with whom he has three children, two daughters and one son.

Trivia

He has no relation to the Baldwin brothers Alec Baldwin, Daniel Baldwin, William Baldwin and Stephen Baldwin, who are from Long Island, New York. It is often mistaken that they are related because of the similar surname they share.

He worked as a truck-driver at some point in his life.

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Adam Baldwin biography timelines

  • // 27th Feb 1962
    Adam Baldwin was born on 27 February 1962 in Winnetka, Illinois. He did his schooling from the New Trier Township High School East in Winnetka.
  • // 1980
    Director Tony Bill discovered Baldwin while he was attending high school in Illinois and immediately casted him in the movie ‘My Bodyguard’ in 1980. The same year he was also cast as one of Timothy Hutton's swim teammates in Robert Redford's ‘Ordinary People’.
  • // 1987
    His next major role came after a considerable time. It was in 1987, when he played the ruthless sergeant Animal Mother in Stanley Kubrick film ‘Full Metal Jacket’.
  • // 1988
    He married fellow actress Ami Julius in 1988 with whom he has three children, two daughters and one son.
  • // 2006
    In 2006, Baldwin bagged the SyFy Genre Award for the category of Best Supporting Actor/Television for his role in the TV Series ‘Firefly’
  • // 2007
    In 2007, he joined the cast of the NBC spy comedy ‘Chuck’, where he played tough-as-nails, NSA agent ‘John Casey’.

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Adam Baldwin's FAQ

  • What is Adam Baldwin birthday?

    Adam Baldwin was born at 1962-02-27

  • Where is Adam Baldwin's birth place?

    Adam Baldwin was born in Winnetka

  • What is Adam Baldwin nationalities?

    Adam Baldwin's nationalities is American

  • Who is Adam Baldwin spouses?

    Adam Baldwin's spouses is Ami Julius

  • Who is Adam Baldwin childrens?

    Adam Baldwin's childrens is Devlin Shepard Baldwin, Jeselle Baldwin, Zoey Baldwin

  • What was Adam Baldwin universities?

    Adam Baldwin studied at New Trier High School

  • What is Adam Baldwin's political ideology?

    Adam Baldwin's political ideology is Democratic

  • What is Adam Baldwin's religion?

    Adam Baldwin's religion is Christianity

  • How tall is Adam Baldwin?

    Adam Baldwin's height is 193

  • What is Adam Baldwin's sun sign?

    Adam Baldwin is Pisces

  • How famous is Adam Baldwin?

    Adam Baldwin is famouse as Actor