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Rudy Pankow
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Pankow on the set of Outer Banks in 2019
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| Born | August 12, 1997 Ketchikan, Alaska, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
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Notable work
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Outer Banks |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Partner(s) | Elaine Siemek (2020–present) |
Rudy Pankow is an American actor. He was born on August 12, 1997. He is well-known for playing JJ Maybank. This role is in the Netflix teen drama series Outer Banks.
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Early Life and Acting Start
Where Rudy Grew Up
Rudy Pankow was born and raised in Ketchikan, Alaska. He has two brothers. One is older and one is younger than him.
How He Started Acting
Rudy first became interested in acting and making videos in middle school. He used YouTube for this. He went to Ketchikan High School. Even though he thought about going to cooking school, Rudy chose to become an actor. He joined the Michael Woolson Studio to get better at acting.
Early Theatre Roles
After finishing his acting course, Rudy started performing in plays. This helped him gain more experience. He acted in famous plays like The Nutcracker, Mary Poppins, and Oliver Twist.
Rudy Pankow's Acting Career
Starring in Outer Banks
In 2020, Rudy Pankow began his role as JJ Maybank. This was for the Netflix mystery teen drama TV series Outer Banks. The show is about two groups of teenagers. They are looking for a lost treasure. The story takes place in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. However, the series was filmed in Charleston, South Carolina.
Outer Banks Success
Outer Banks has been a big hit for Netflix around the world. In March 2023, Forbes magazine reported on its success. All three seasons were on Netflix's global top 10 weekly list. The third season was watched for 99 million hours. The second season had 27.7 million hours viewed. The first season was watched for 34 million hours. These numbers show how popular the show is.
Other Acting Projects
In 2022, Rudy appeared in the movie Uncharted. He played the character of Sam Drake. In 2023, he had main roles in the films Accidental Texan and The Crusades. In 2024, he was in the movie 5lbs of Pressure. Also in 2024, he played Romeo in the American Repertory Theatre’s play Romeo and Juliet.
Rudy's Personal Life
Since 2020, Rudy Pankow has been in a relationship with Elaine Siemek. Elaine has also worked on the Outer Banks show.
Filmography Highlights
Rudy Pankow has acted in several films and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
- 2017: Sunny Family Cult (Short film)
- 2018: Deviant (Short film)
- 2019: The Politician (TV series)
- 2020–2024: Outer Banks (TV series, Main Role)
- 2022: Uncharted (Film)
- 2023: Accidental Texan (Film, Main Role)
- 2023: The Crusades (Film, Main Role)
- 2024: 5lbs of Pressure (Film)
See also
In Spanish: Rudy Pankow (actor) para niños
