Alan Ritchson

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Characters played by Alan Ritchson

Jack Reacher — Reacher (2022)

Former U.S. Army MP major and drifter who investigates conspiracies across the U.S. Arrested for his brother's murder in Margrave, he teams up with honest officers and former army unit members to expose corrupt syndicates, including counterfeiting and arms trafficking operations.

Hank Malone — Runner (2026)

A former American war hero known as the Runner who performs discreet assignments. Although he insists that he no longer hurts people, he is drawn into protecting a medical courier and a human liver transplant. He confronts armed pursuers, promises to keep the delivery safe, and struggles to save both the wounded courier and the organ.

81 — War Machine (2026)

Protagonist and Ranger candidate #81. Haunted by severe PTSD after failing to save his brother in Afghanistan, he excels in RASP training despite emotional detachment. Leads his team through a deadly alien machine attack and ultimately destroys the threat by exploiting its ventilation weakness.

Gloss — The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

District 1 victor and Cashmere's brother.

Jeff — Playdate (2025)

Jeff is a charismatic, hyper-athletic stay-at-home father and a disgraced former Delta Force soldier. After discovering CJ in a secret facility, he breaks him out and protects him from mercenaries, Simon Maddox, and Colonel Kurtz. His bond with CJ and growing friendship with Brian and Lucas form the story's emotional core.

Aimes — Fast X (2023)

Agency operative in Fast X.

Thad Castle — Blue Mountain State (2010)

Star actor expected to return for the series revival, centered on Blue Mountain State University and its football team.

Raphael — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

Hot-headed brawler wielding sais, fiercely loyal but struggles with anger.

Anders Lassen - 'The Danish Hammer' — The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)

Danish Army officer and key member of the ground team. Participates in the Fernando Po mission and continues raiding operations until his death in 1945.

Kip / Carew — The Wedding Ringer (2015)

Kip is selected for Doug Harris's wedding party despite having a stutter, becoming one of the four men recruited to complete the Golden Tux. He uses the false identity Carew and participates in Jimmy Callahan's staged photo sessions and wedding preparations. Kip helps create the appearance of a genuine group of longtime friends supporting Doug at the rehearsal dinner and ceremony.

Raphael — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)

Hot-headed and aggressive turtle, fights with sais, fiercely loyal to his brothers.

Bob — Office Uprising (2018)

Bob is the head of the advertising department at Ammotech. After the altered energy drink causes employees to become violent, Desmond's colleagues join with the advertising department, but Bob is killed before the groups unite and continue resisting the outbreak.

Career Overview

Alan Ritchson has 86 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently The Fast and the Furious Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Reacher, Runner, War Machine. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
86
Birth Date
1982-11-28
Birth Place
Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q926963), public domain (CC0).