Profile of Skeet Ulrich on Famous Like Me

Bryan Ray "Skeet" Ulrich (born 20 January 1970 in Concord, North Carolina, USA) is an American film actor. Ulrich is perhaps most notable for his resemblance to actor Johnny Depp.

Ulrich was raised in North Carolina by his father (his parents were divorced). The name "Skeet" originated from the nickname "Skeeter" he was given by his Little League coach due to his small stature (like that of a mosquito). Along with his slight frame he had poor health, including numerous bouts with pneumonia and an open heart surgery at the age of 10.

Ulrich graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School, where he was a soccer standout. After initially enrolling at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington to study Marine Biology, he transferred into New York University after high school, and was subsequently noticed by playwright David Mamet. After joining the Atlantic Theater Company as an apprentice, Ulrich performed with the group, which got him noticed yet again, this time by director Stacy Cochran. She cast him into an After School Special on ABC. With her help he also received his first notable role on screen in 1996 as the loutish boyfriend of Winona Ryder in Boys. He starred in four other movies, two with Neve Campbell, in the same year. In later years Ulrich has not seen as much professional success, but had a few memorable roles that got him noticed by a growing audience.

He is currently married to Georgina Cates, whom he met at an Oscar party. Their wedding in 1997 was a small ceremony held on their farmland in Virginia, with the only guests being the preacher and their canine companions.

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