Vincent Kartheiser is best known for his work in television than in film. This is odd, given that he has done more work for the big screen than for the small screen.
Despite the fact that his professional acting career began in 1993, his fan base grew more rapidly in the 2000s and 2010s. You probably don’t know these 8 interesting facts about Vincent Kartheiser, which will help to demystify the actor.
1. Vincent Kartheiser Has Ties to Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Depending on what year you began to take television shows seriously, Kartheiser should be an easily recognizable face. He acted in the spin-off series of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel. He played Connor, the son of Angel. He was cast in 28 episodes of the series.
If American supernatural TV series aren’t your thing, you should have watched Kartheiser in the AMC’s period drama Mad Men. He played the role of the ever-ambitious Pete Campbell.
2. His First Appearance on Film Was in A Successful Movie
Whatever name you’re familiar with, Kartheiser’s film debut was a bit role/under-five/under sixes/walk-on role. He played the role of an orphaned boy in Tom Bill’s hit romantic drama, Untamed Heart. The movie was a box office success with a total revenue of $24 million on a $6 million production budget.
3. Vincent Kartheiser is from Minnesota
The actor was born Vincent Paul Kartheiser in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 5, 1979. His father, James Ralph Kartheiser was a construction equipment seller, while his mother, Janet Marie, was head of a nursery. The actor was born into a family of eight, with Kartheiser being the youngest.
4. Vincent Kartheiser is an Award Winner
Kartheiser has received several accolades for his performance on television. One such notable accolade is at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has been nominated six times in the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series category in 2008/2009/2010/2011/2013/2016. He bagged two wins in 2009 & 2010, sharing the award with other cast members. All nominations have been for his performance in Mad Men.
He’s also received nominations at the 1997 Young Artist Awards, 2016 MovieGuide Awards, and 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards.
5. He Dropped Out of High School
It’s not uncommon to drop out of school, but often it happens in college. Kartheiser just couldn’t wait that long, as he had his heart and sights set on more important things. The actor admitted he dropped out of his high school, Apple Valley High School, to focus more on making money.
6. He Has Diverse European Ancestry
The actor has got ancestral roots from different parts of the European continent. He has Polish, German, Swedish, Luxembourgian, and Finnish ancestry.
7. Kartheiser Really Shaved His Hair in Mad Men
Remember the aged Connor in Mad Men? Well, Kartheiser really had his front hair shaven to give the classical aged look. He opted for it to enable him to stay mentally in character
8. Vincent Kartheiser’s Net Worth
The actor has starred in successful TV shows over the years, as well as films. Celebrity Net Worth puts his estimated net worth at around $6 million.
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