Judd Lormand is a rising Hollywood star. He featured in the hit television series “Seal Team” where he played the role of Lieutenant Commander Eric Blackburn as a guest star. In his most recent castings, he has played Secretary of State Robert Mcnamara in “LBJ,” and Manager Freely in “Carter and June.” He is a father, a husband, actor, and mentor more so to many youths who may have doubts about achieving their dreams. He has achieved his success in the industry by working from scratch. He worked a different number of jobs after college from being a manager of Hooter’s Restaurant to working offshore oil rigs. He also worked as a licensed investment broker with Edward Jones Investments before venturing into professional acting. His first on-stage experience was in elementary school. He holds a degree in mass communication, and he has great enthusiasm for performing. Let’s get into the finer details of his personal life and career.
1. His background
Judd was born in Marshall, Texas on 30th November 1972 and raised in Houston. His father is a civil engineer who used to build natural gas pipelines in Saudi Arabia where Judd also spent several years. They later moved to Louisiana where Lormand got his high school education at Comeaux High School. While at the school, Judd nurtured his talent as an actor then went to the University of Louisiana. He currently lives in Baton Range, Louisiana. His parents and younger sister still live in their native town, Lafayette.
2. His Family
Judd is married to Felicia Nandry, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The two exchanged vows in their mid-twenties and have lived together to date. They have three children: an 8-year-old daughter, and two seven-year-old twin boys. Judd has to balance between a demanding industry and his family. He has to perform in the film industry and be a standout father figure and a husband. The family currently lives in Marietta, Georgia.
3. Acting career
According to an interview with Talk Nerdy with Us, Judd started acting in plays in grade school and high school. He was a staunch member of the drama club. After college, he joined a friend as part of a small filming crew in Louisiana. With more production companies coming to their state, he worked on his oil rigs and saved enough for his acting career, which he decided to pursue professionally. When the 2015 Louisiana tax plan reduced the number of film productions, he and his family moved to Georgia. Since then, he has taken part in numerous productions including “The Hunger Games,” “American Horror Story,” and “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.”
4. He has appeared in over 70 productions
Lormand is a very hard working professional who has worked to get to be recognized in the film industry. Over the years, he has managed to appear in several productions both movies and series tallying to over seventy in number. Though his fame came through “Seal Team,” he still has other has starred in other productions including “Jack Reacher. Never Go Back,” where he got the chance to act alongside Tom Cruise. Some of the movies he takes credit for include “Joyful Noise,” “American Heist,” “Bad Ass 3”, “Pitch Perfect,” “99 Homes,” “Snitch”, and “When the Game Stands Tall” among others. Other television shows he takes credit for include “Common Law,” “Memphis Beat,” “Scream,” “Zoo,” “American Horror Story,” and “Sleepy Hollow,” among others
5. He is nice and humble
Sandra Laborde Broussard, Lormand’s teacher at Comeaux high school, recalled his days back in school. The retired teacher describes him as a total inspiration to the younger kids. They always wanted him around saying he was such a kind and humble guy with a strong sense of humor. In “Jack Reacher,” he acted alongside Tom Cruise who later described him as kind, curious and energetic. The love that his fans have for him in Louisiana is also proof of his compassionate nature.
6. His love for wrestling
Judd is a huge fan of wrestling. According to the Grapevine, Judd is a great wrestling fan and an excellent friend of famous wrestler A. J. Styles. He says that he used to work independent wrestling shows before he came aboard “Seal Team.” He stills interacts significantly with wrestling in his day to day life through watching. He also pioneered and hosted the famous show “This Week in Wrestling” before his professional career proving his love for wrestling.
7. He is to be a full-time co-star in “Seal Team” series
According to RealityTV world, John Glenn, Seal Team’s executive producer, said in a statement that Judd perfectly fits his role as Blackburn. Judd captures his role as a compassionate leader and advocates for the Bravo Team, making him essential for the show. He went on to state that Judd is a natural actor and can easily blend in the role.
8. His net worth
According to information cradle, Judd is worth $250,000 U.S. dollars. With acting being his main source of income, his fortune will increase as he continues to land more roles.
9. He was a TV show host
He has hosted the famous show “This Week in Wrestling” on AOC regional television and “My How Tools” on his website. “This Week in Wrestling” features behind the scenes news from different professional wrestling business platforms that aired weekly on the Acadiana Open Channel. The program quickly became popular in Louisiana, winning the award for Best Local Program in the Times of Acadiana Newspaper three years in a row. In late 2003, the popularity of the wrestling business was in significant decline, and the program had to come to a halt.
10. His hobbies
From an early age, Judd enjoyed acting, drama, and competitive speech. He did not only like it, but it also felt comfortable for him to do from grade school to college. Additionally, he is a great artist and a lover of astronomy.
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