Rorke Denver

Rorke Thomas Denver (born October 26, 1973) is an American actor, author, and former United States Navy SEALs commander. Denver is most known for his role as Lieutenant Rorke in the 2012 film Act of Valor and for his appearance as a team leader in the Fox Television series, American Grit.

Early life and military work Denver was born in Saratoga, California on October 26, 1973, and graduated in 1996 from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at Syracuse, Rorke played four years of varsity lacrosse, winning two national titles with Syracuse, and earning All-American honors at defense.

Denver joined the U.S Navy shortly afterwards and graduated from University of San Diego with a master's degree in Global Business Leadership. He then began a 14-year career in the US military.

Film and TV career In 2012, Denver starred in the war film Act of Valor. In 2016, Denver was on the 2016 American reality series, American Grit, as one of the team leaders.

Author and speaker On February 19, 2013, Denver had his book, Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior, published. On April 5, 2016, Denver with Ellis Henican had another book, Worth Dying For: A Navy Seal's Call to a Nation, published.

Denver now speaks for conferences and conventions nationwide. In December 2014, Denver was the keynote speaker for the US Lacrosse Convention. In April 2018, he spoke at the Alabama Trucking Association Convention in Destin, Florida.

Personal life Denver is married to Tracy Lynn Myers. They have 2 children.

Filmography

Film Year Title RoleNotes 2012 Act of Valor Lieutenant Rorke James Engel War film directed and produced by Mike McCoy and Scott Waugh.

Television Year Title RoleNotes 2014 MeatEater Himself Episodes: 2016 American Grit