Lucky Vanous
Encyclopedia
Lucky Joseph Vanous is an American
model
and actor
. He became nationally known in 1994 after appearing in a series of commercials for Diet Coke
.
, and served in the United States Army
1st Ranger Battalion
. Upon discharge, he studied at University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He was discovered while visiting New York City
, and he moved there to model and continue his studies at New York University
and Fordham University
. He married Kristen Noel in 1989, and they were divorced in 1996.
Notable acting roles include playing Matt Dunning for a season on Pacific Palisades
and playing Chance Bowman on 18 Wheels of Justice.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He became nationally known in 1994 after appearing in a series of commercials for Diet Coke
Diet Coke
Diet Coke is a sugar-free soft drink produced and distributed by The Coca-Cola Company. It was first introduced in the United States on August 9, 1982, as the first new brand since 1886 to use the Coca-Cola trademark...
.
Life and career
Vanous was born in Lincoln, NebraskaLincoln, Nebraska
The City of Lincoln is the capital and the second-most populous city of the US state of Nebraska. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska. Lincoln's 2010 Census population was 258,379....
, and served in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
1st Ranger Battalion
1st Ranger Battalion
The 1st Ranger Battalion is an elite special operations unit of the US Army that is currently based at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia, United States....
. Upon discharge, he studied at University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He was discovered while visiting New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, and he moved there to model and continue his studies at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
and Fordham University
Fordham University
Fordham University is a private, nonprofit, coeducational research university in the United States, with three campuses in and around New York City. It was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St...
. He married Kristen Noel in 1989, and they were divorced in 1996.
Notable acting roles include playing Matt Dunning for a season on Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades (TV series)
Pacific Palisades is an American soap opera that aired on Fox during prime time from April to July 1997. Produced by Aaron Spelling, the show was cancelled after just thirteen episodes despite a last-minute attempt to increase ratings by casting Joan Collins.-Plot summary:Set in the Los Angeles...
and playing Chance Bowman on 18 Wheels of Justice.