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Sean O'Pry
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Sean O'Pry in 2015
Born
Sean Richard O'Pry

(1989-07-05) July 5, 1989 (age 35)
Other names Sean Opry, Sean-O
Modeling information
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Blue

Sean Richard O'Pry (born July 5, 1989) is a famous American model. He started his modeling career in 2006. Since then, he has appeared in many ads and fashion magazines. In 2013, Forbes magazine named him the highest-paid male model in the world. He is known as one of the top male models of all time.

Early Life and Background

Sean O'Pry was born on July 5, 1989. He grew up in Kennesaw, Georgia, in the United States. He has both Irish and Native American family roots. Sean has an older brother and a younger sister.

During his high school years at North Cobb High School, Sean was very active in sports. He played track and field, basketball, baseball, and football.

Sean O'Pry's Modeling Journey

Sean O'Pry's modeling career began in a unique way. In 2006, when he was 17 years old, a modeling agent found his photos. The agent saw his pictures from his high school prom on MySpace, a social media website. This discovery launched his career.

Famous Campaigns and Shows

Since starting, Sean O'Pry has worked with many big fashion brands. He has been in advertising campaigns for companies like Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana. He also appeared in magazines such as GQ and Vogue.

Sean has also walked in many fashion shows. He has opened shows for top designers like Versace and Yves Saint Laurent. He has also closed shows for brands like Moschino. Other famous designers he has worked with include Louis Vuitton and Chanel. In 2011, he became the face of Viktor & Rolf's Spicebomb perfume.

Music Videos and TV Appearances

Sean O'Pry has also appeared in popular music videos. He was in Madonna's music video for "Girl Gone Wild" in 2012. He also played the love interest in Taylor Swift's music video for her song "Blank Space" in 2014.

In 2016, Sean made a small appearance on the HBO television show Veep. He played a male intern in an episode called "Inauguration."

Achievements and Recognition

Sean O'Pry has received many awards and honors in the modeling world. In 2008, Forbes magazine listed him as the eighth most successful male model. Just one year later, in 2009, he moved up to the number one spot on their list.

By September 2013, Models.com, a major website for models, named Sean O'Pry the most successful male model in the world. He held this top position for two years. In 2015, Models.com included him on their special 'Supers Men' list. That same year, Vogue magazine ranked him fifth among the 'Top 10 Male Models of All Time'.

See also

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