Rob Niter (born 1982) is an American actor and professional

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Background

Niter serves as a

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in the

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. He has received recognition in several military sources as a fitness trainer; and for winning bodybuilding and fitness championships. In 2013, he performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on man for 25 minutes and brought him back to life. Niter told

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, “Sure it’s nice to be recognized, but it’s not about an award or a medal. The feeling of knowing that you saved someone’s life is truly an amazing feeling. Knowing that our actions that day prevented someone from dying and gave them another chance.” He was later honored as a hero of Houston by then, mayor

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Career

Niter's notable acting role was in

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's,

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thriller. He is expected to cast as a sheriff in the movie alongside actress and author,

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. According to

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, Niter expressed his excitement about the film. "I can't wait to meet

. It's exciting to be around all this talent," said Niter. According to Generation Iron and Muscle Insider news, Niter is expected to co-produce and make a cameo appearance in the film, Chase.

Filmography

Major awards

* 2013 – Houston Fire Department#16

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for life-saving actions * 2013 – City of Houston Commendation Medal by then, mayor

* 2013 –

for acts of heroism in life-saving actions * 2013 – Honored as Hero of Houston

References

External links

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