Sean O'Pry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sean O'Pry
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![]() O'Pry in 2015
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Sean Richard O'Pry
July 5, 1989 Kennesaw, Georgia, U.S.
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Other names | Sean Opry, Sean-O |
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Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Hair color | Brown |
Eye color | Blue |
Sean Richard O'Pry (born July 5, 1989) is a famous American model. He started his career in 2006 and quickly became one of the most successful male models in the world. He has appeared in many ads and fashion magazines.
Magazines like Vogue and Forbes have called him one of the top and highest-paid models in the fashion industry.
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Early Life and School
Sean O'Pry was born in Kennesaw, Georgia. He has said that his family has Irish and Native American roots. He grew up with an older brother and a younger sister.
He went to North Cobb High School, where he was very active in sports. He enjoyed playing track and field, basketball, baseball, and football.
Modeling Career
How He Was Discovered
Sean O'Pry's modeling career started in a surprising way. In 2006, when he was 17, a fashion expert discovered him by looking at his prom pictures on the social media site MySpace. This discovery launched his journey into the world of high fashion.
Working with Famous Brands
Since starting his career, O'Pry has worked with many of the world's biggest fashion brands. He has been the face of advertising campaigns for companies like:
- Calvin Klein
- Giorgio Armani
- Versace
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Ralph Lauren
- H&M
- Zara
- Lacoste
- American Eagle
- Fendi
- Gap
He has also appeared on the runway, modeling clothes for top designers. He has walked in fashion shows for Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, and Hermès, among others.
Appearances in Music and TV
Besides modeling, Sean O'Pry has also appeared on screen. In 2012, he was in Madonna's music video for her song "Girl Gone Wild".
Two years later, in 2014, he played the love interest in Taylor Swift's popular music video for her song "Blank Space". He also had a small role in an episode of the TV show Veep in 2016.
Career Achievements
Sean O'Pry's success was recognized very early in his career. In 2008, Forbes magazine listed him as the eighth most successful male model. Just one year later, in 2009, he reached the number one spot on that same list.
The website Models.com named him the most successful male model on its 'Top 50' list in 2013. He stayed in the top spot for two years. By 2015, Vogue ranked him as the fifth-best male model of all time.
See also
In Spanish: Sean O'Pry para niños