Colin Egglesfield

Early Life and Education

Colin Egglesfield was born on February 9, 1973, in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He grew up in a conservative Catholic family with his brothers and sisters. Colin Egglesfield attended Illinois Wesleyan University and later shifted to the University of Iowa to study medicine. It was his interest in the fine arts that led him to take on modeling and then acting.

Modeling Career

Modeling for Egglesfield started after he graduated from college, moved out to New York City, and was immediately signed by a modeling agency.

Transition to Acting

He then transitioned to acting with several television series appearances, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Street, Gilmore Girls, Charmed, and Nip/Tuck. In 2005, he began his soap opera career by replacing the role of Josh Madden on All My Children.

That same year, he was named by People magazine as one of the “sexiest men alive.” In 2006, he starred in the romance drama Beautiful Dreamer.

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Roles in Television and Film

In 2009, he guest-starred in “Melrose Place,” from which he was later fired because the show was going in a completely different direction. He then appeared in the 2011 romantic comedy “Something Borrowed” and had a recurring role in “Rizzoli & Isles” from 2011 to 2016.

From 2012–2013, Egglesfield starred as Evan Parks on the Lifetime drama series “The Client List.” He’s recently been seen in a string of diverse films, such as “Life Happens,” “Vice,” “Bad Moms,” “The Space Between Us,” and “Backtrace.” His guest star credits include “Hawaii Five-O,” “Chicago Fire,” “Lucifer,” and “Unreal.”

Author and Philanthropist

Apart from acting, Egglesfield has written a book about his experiences in the entertainment industry, titled Agile Artist: Life Lessons from Hollywood and Beyond. He also teaches online classes on his Patreon about how one can feel more confident when communicating in front of audiences and cameras.

Even in the face of personal issues, such as an arrest over disorderly conduct in 2014 and his several-year-long battle with addiction, Egglesfield seems to remain one of the more active and popular actors working in Hollywood. He is engaged in several philanthropic efforts, some of which include support for the International Rescue Committee and Smile Train.

Personality and Characteristics

ESFP is Egglesfield’s type of personality, meaning that he is outgoing, full of life, loves novelties, has depths into feelings, and is flexible about life. His charisma and acting talent in many genres have made him an audience favorite.

Personal Life and Relationships

He has many lady followers, from whom he gets many inspirations; he must be a lady’s man, with those handsome looks and acting talent. 2009, Egglesfield dated Stephany Jacobson, and the two were together for two years, after which they broke up. In 2012, he was rumored to be dating Jennifer Love Hewitt, but the news could not be confirmed.

In 2014 alone, Egglesfield entered into a love affair with beautiful Swedish model, singer, and actress Malin Akerman. The two decided to move on after a year. He has never been married and is not in any serious relationship at present.

Net Worth and Earnings

According to celebrity net worth, Colin Egglesfield has done quite a good job preparing for his acting career. His estimated net worth is $3 million. Of course, his breakout role in the 2011 romantic comedy “Something Borrowed,” which grossed over $60 million on a $35 million production budget, added a lot to his earnings.

Until now, every project by Colin Egglesfield was positively reviewed, and he charged a handsome amount for the contributing work.

Physical Attributes

Egglesfield is 6 feet tall and weighs 195 pounds. His chest is 42 inches, and his biceps are 15 inches. He has blue eyes and black hair to add to the look he carries, which makes him the darling of many viewers.

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Apart from acting, Egglesfield has co-founded Stage 2 Properties, a real estate firm focusing on residential renovations on the South Side of Chicago. Another business in his pocket is the ownership of a clothing line known as Shout Out Clothing.