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Wesley Albert Ramsey (born October 6, 1977) is an American actor. He is known for his performance in the romantic
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'', and for playing Sam Spencer on the
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'' and for his recurring role as
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''. He portrayed
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on the
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Early life

He attended the
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's drama division as a member of ''Group 29'' (1996–2000), which also included
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Career

Ramsey's first major acting role was playing Sam Spencer on the
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daytime soap opera ''
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'', a role he portrayed over the next eight years. In 2003 Ramsey played Greg on the short-lived Fox comedy series ''
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''. The same year he was cast in a starring role in the independent film ''
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''. In 2011 Ramsey was cast in the main role of Max on the short-lived NBC historical drama series ''
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Filmography


Film


Television


Theater


References


External links


Wes Ramsey.com
- Official Website * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ramsey, Wes 1977 births Living people Male actors from Louisville, Kentucky American male film actors American male television actors Juilliard School alumni 21st-century American male actors