Jilon VanOver

Jilon VanOver
Born Jilon Ghai VanOver
24 August 1978
Loma Linda, California, United States
Occupation Actor
Years active 2002-present
Spouse(s) Kylie King (m. 2012)

Jilon Ghai VanOver (/‘ʒɪloʊn ‘gaɪ ‘vænoʊvər/; born 24 August 1978)[1] is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Ransom Bray in the History Channel’s Emmy Award winning miniseries, Hatfields & McCoys.[2][3]

Early life

VanOver was born in Loma Linda, California. His father, James Otto “Jim” VanOver, is a Muay Thai trainer and university professor, and his mother, Geni Elizabeth King, is an auditory-sensory integration therapist. He was raised in the high desert of Baldy Mesa, California with his older sister, Guebri, and three younger brothers, Gaven, Jamiel, and Jerid.

He has a black belt in Shorin-Ryu and he has been known to perform with various local Los Angeles bands, playing a number of instruments including the saxophone, clarinet, and harmonica.

VanOver attended Serrano High School in Phelan, California before receiving a football scholarship to attend Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. In 2001, he graduated with a degree in Theatre Arts and returned to California to pursue an acting career.[4][5]

Career

He has had several guest starring roles in popular television series including Cold Case, NCIS: Los Angeles, and Psych.[6][7][8]

VanOver was set to portray George Washington in Father of His Country, a film by Ron Maxwell, the director of Gettysburg, before funding issues forced the project to be cancelled.[9]

In 2013, VanOver portrayed “Lucas Holst,” an Amish farmer in the Lifetime movie, An Amish Murder,[10] opposite Neve Campbell and directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.[11] He also co-starred as super agent “Ray Harris” in the television movie Strawberry Summer[12] and as movie star “Bobby Savage” in the digital series Chasing the Hill.[13][14]

In a voice-over role, VanOver lent his voice to the post-apocalyptic creatures of the film I Am Legend starring Will Smith, which was released in 2007.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Jilon VanOver". IMDb.com. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  2. ↑ "About Hatfields & McCoys". History.com. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
  3. ↑ "HISTORY CHANNEL: 'Hatfields & McCoys' Six-Hour Mini-Series Airs Beginning Monday, May 28". Huntington News. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
  4. ↑ "Murray State University > Department of Theatre". Murraystate.edu. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
  5. ↑ "Outstanding Alumni of the Fine Arts Award to be Given". Racer Alumni. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
  6. ↑ "Black & Tan: A Crime of Fashion Episode". Starpulse.com. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
  7. ↑ "Jilon VanOver Ghai pictures, bio, movies". Web.poptower.com. 1978-08-24. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
  8. ↑ "Jilon VanOver". IMDb.com. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  9. ↑ "George Washington Reborn". Celebrity Net Worth. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
  10. ↑ "About An Amish Murder". MyLifetime.com. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
  11. ↑ An Amish Murder Hayer, Melissa (January 2, 2013). “‘An Amish Murder’: Neve Campbell stars in compelling mystery movie” NewsOK
  12. ↑ "Strawberry Summer". Hallmark Movie Channel. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
  13. ↑ "Chasing the Hill". Chasingthehill.com. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
  14. ↑ "'Chasing The Hill' - Reception hosted by Gov. Gray Davis & Richard Schiff". Events.ocregister.com. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
  15. ↑ ""I Am Legend" cast". IMDb.com. Retrieved July 7, 2013.