Lucky Vanous

Lucky Joseph Vanous (born April 11, 1961) is an American model and actor. He became nationally known in 1994 after appearing in a series of commercials for Diet Coke.

Life and career

Vanous was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and served in the United States Army 1st Ranger Battalion. Upon discharge, he studied at University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He was discovered while visiting Manhattan, and he moved there to model and continue his studies at the 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.

Filmography

+ Year Title Role Notes 1994 Wings Young Man 1995 All My Children Mr. Marvelous 1997 Pacific Palisades Matt Dunning 1997 Chapter Perfect Michael Glover 1999 Pensacola: Wings of Gold Ripper 1999 Will & Grace EMS Paramedic 2000 Hanging Up Montana Dude 2000 Jack of Hearts Lee Dillon 2000-2001 18 Wheels of Justice Chance Bowman 2002 The Weakest LinkHimself 2003 Two and a Half Men Kevin