Pine was born in Los Angeles in 1980, California to actor Robert Pine ("CHiPs") and Gwynne Gilford; he also has an older sister, Katherine. He is of Welsh and Jewish descent on his mother's side. His father had a contract with Universal, while his mother was an actress and is now a practicing psychotherapist. His maternal grandparents were Anne Gwynne, a Hollywood actress, and Max M. Gilford, a Hollywood attorney. Pine graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in English. He spent his junior year in the UK, studying English at the University of Leeds.
Pine's first acting role was in a 2003 episode of "ER;" the same year, he also appeared in episodes of "The Guardian" and "CSI: Miami." In 2004, he appeared in Why Germany?, a short film, and in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. Pine was one of several love interests of Anne Hathaway's character in the film, which was released in August of that year to a strong box office. In 2005, Pine appeared in an episode of the series "Six Feet Under," as well as in Confession, an independent film that was released directly-to-video, and The Bulls, another short film.
Pine appeared in the made-for-television film, Surrender Dorothy, which aired in early 2006. He also played Jake Hardin in the American film Just My Luck, a romantic comedy in which he stars opposite Lindsay Lohan who plays Ashley Albright. The film was released on May 12, 2006. Pine appears in the comedy, Blind Dating and in the action film Smokin' Aces.
In 2007, Pine turned down a role in a film adaptation of White Jazz, under production but unreleased as of May 2009, in order to accept the part of James T. Kirk in the 2009 Star Trek. Pine is also scheduled appear in the independent film Small Town Saturday Night, planned for release in 2009.
So, what do you think? How does he compare the The Shat? Does he have the right stuff? Is he a hunk, or is it too early to tell?
The Princess Diaries 2
the comedy Bottle Shock
Star Trek
promo and publicity shots
Pine's first acting role was in a 2003 episode of "ER;" the same year, he also appeared in episodes of "The Guardian" and "CSI: Miami." In 2004, he appeared in Why Germany?, a short film, and in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. Pine was one of several love interests of Anne Hathaway's character in the film, which was released in August of that year to a strong box office. In 2005, Pine appeared in an episode of the series "Six Feet Under," as well as in Confession, an independent film that was released directly-to-video, and The Bulls, another short film.
Pine appeared in the made-for-television film, Surrender Dorothy, which aired in early 2006. He also played Jake Hardin in the American film Just My Luck, a romantic comedy in which he stars opposite Lindsay Lohan who plays Ashley Albright. The film was released on May 12, 2006. Pine appears in the comedy, Blind Dating and in the action film Smokin' Aces.
In 2007, Pine turned down a role in a film adaptation of White Jazz, under production but unreleased as of May 2009, in order to accept the part of James T. Kirk in the 2009 Star Trek. Pine is also scheduled appear in the independent film Small Town Saturday Night, planned for release in 2009.
So, what do you think? How does he compare the The Shat? Does he have the right stuff? Is he a hunk, or is it too early to tell?
The Princess Diaries 2
the comedy Bottle Shock
Star Trek
promo and publicity shots
