Jim Parrack (born February 8, 1981) is an American actor best known for his role as Hoyt Fortenberry in HBO series ''

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''. He has also appeared in the film '' Battle: Los Angeles'' and as "Slim" in the 2014 Broadway production of ''

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and Leighton Meester. In 2020, he began starring in the Fox drama '' 9-1-1: Lone Star''.

Early life

Parrack was born on February 8, 1981, in

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. He attended the co-ed Allen High School for secondary education. In 2001, Parrack moved to

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, California where he studied acting at The Stella Adler Academy and then at the Playhouse West.

Career

Parrack made his screen debut in the 2006 drama film '' Annapolis''. From 2006 to 2008, he made multiple guest appearances on television shows such as ''

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'', ''

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'', '' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', and ''

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''. In 2008, Parrack was cast as Hoyt Fortenberry in the vampire television drama series ''

''. He was part of the main starring cast for the first five seasons, before departing for a season. Parrack returned to the show for the seventh and final season, again as a main cast member. In 2011, Parrack returned to feature films, starring in the

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'' Battle: Los Angeles''. The film was directed by Jonathan Liebesman and co-starred

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, Michelle Rodriguez,

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. In 2013, he starred in the drama film ''

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''. He co-starred in the films '' Fury'' (2014), '' The Adderall Diaries'' (2015), and ''

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'' (2016). In 2014, Parrack joined the Broadway cast of ''

'', playing the role of Slim.

Personal life

Parrack married actress/writer/director Ciera Danielle on October 19, 2008. He and Danielle separated in September 2013, and in June 2014 it was reported the couple had filed for divorce due to irreconcilable differences. In Spring 2014, it was confirmed he was in a relationship with ''

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'' actress Leven Rambin. On October 10, 2015, he and Rambin married in Texas. On May 9, 2017, the couple split ending their two-year marriage. Rambin filed and was granted an annulment, and the marriage was dissolved. Rambin has since referred to her relationship with Parrack as "abusive", later revealing that he had cheated on her. He has been in a relationship with ballet dancer Hayley Walters since at least 2018. Parrack is the president of 120 Productions, Inc. He is good friends with actor

Filmography

Films

Television

Other works

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Jim Parrack on Facebook

Jim Parrack on Twitter
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Jim Parrack on Myspace

120 Productions on YouTube
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