Alan Ritchson's 10 Best Performances, Ranked

American actor Alan Ritchson has drawn wide attention for his title role in Reacher, but his career began elsewhere: first as a model and a contestant on American Idol season 3, then breaking out on television. He made a literal and figurative splash in Smallville as Aquaman and has since appeared in shows such as Hawaii Five-0, CSI: Miami, 90210 and Black Mirror.

He also played Gloss in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and in 2021 produced, co-wrote, acted in and directed Lionsgate's Dark Web: Cicada 3301. In The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) Ritchson plays Gloss, a Career Tribute whose buckled-up frame and winning experience make him a dangerous presence; under Francis Lawrence’s direction he delivers a sly, tank-like performance that leans into villainy.

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