Daren Kagasoff is active in the entertainment industry since 2008. He is known for portraying the lead character, Richard "Ricky" Underwood in American teen drama television series, The Secret Life of the American Teenager for which he was nominated for Teen Choice Award for six times and won in 2009 under the category Choice Summer TV Star: Male. His other notable works include Ouija (2014), Red Band Society (2014-2015), and S.W.A.T. (2017) among others.
Early Life And Education Of Daren Kagasoff
Daren Kagasoff was born Daren Maxwell Kagasoff on 16th September 1987 in Encino, California, U.S, under the birth sign Virgo. He is the second of three children of his parents Elise Kagasoff and Barry Kagasoff, a diamond merchant.
In 2005, he graduated from the Montclair High School. During his high school days, he was a baseball player and almost made it to the major league. He, later on, joined San Francisco State University. Kagasoff played baseball in college as well but later on decided to drop it to pursue his career in acting.
Daren Kagasoff’s Career
Daren Kagasoff’s career began with a lead role in Eric Bogosian’s play Suburbia. He then started auditioning for television as well as film roles.
Luckily, he auditioned for the American teen drama television series, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and got the lead role. Brenda Hampton, the shows' producer, was highly impressed by his performance.
CAPTION: Daren Kagasoff’s Career SOURCE: From (2008-2013), Kagasoff portrayed the lead character, Richard "Ricky" Underwood in The Secret Life of the American Teenager, alongside Shailene Woodley, Kenny Baumann, and Mark Derwin.
In 2014, Kagasoff debuted in the big screen, appearing in the leading role of Trevor in American supernatural horror film, Ouija alongside Olivia Cooke, Douglas Smith, and Bianca Santos. The movie was a huge success earning $103.6 million at the box office.
He also played a recurring role, Hunter Cole, in 7 episodes of American teen medical comedy-drama television series, Red Band Society from 2014 to 2015.
Kagasoff then made his appearances in several movies and TV series, Delirium (2014),
Stalker (2014), Paradise Pictures (2015), S.W.A.T. (2017), and many more.
As of 2018, he is busy working on his upcoming project, American drama television series, The Village, where he will play the lead role named Gabe Deluca alongside Moran Atias and Michaela McManus. The show is scheduled to premiere on NBC during the spring of 2019.
Daren Kagasoff’s Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Daren Kagasoff has an estimated net worth of $2 million, whereas, according to The Richest, his net worth is around $450k. He also has a dog and often shares the photos.
He is still in the initial phase of his career and considering his hard work, talent, and upcoming projects there is no doubt he will achieve more fame and money in the days to come.
Daren Kagasoff’s Personal Life
Daren Kagasoff is possibly single at present. Previously, he was linked to soap star Jacqueline Wood. The couple was caught kissing, however, they never confirmed their relationship officially.
He was also rumored to be dating co-star, Shailene Woodley who portrayed Amy in Secret Life of The American Teenager. Once in an interview, Kagasoff admitted having a crush on Woodley.
Similarly, Woodley was also head over heels for Kagasoff.
"Daren is a really awesome guy, and anyone would be dead lucky to be with him. I am dead lucky. See if you can figure it out.”
However, even though the feeling seemed mutual, Woodley and Kagasoff were never an official couple.
Kagasoff also dated his high school mystery girlfriend for two years. According to him, there were psychotic for each other.
"I definitely learned never to fall in love in high school because it just takes over your brain. We were so psychotic for each other that I didn't care about anything else. It was too much. Relationships are important, but stay focused on all the things that are important. Figure out what you want."
Though he is single at the moment, he knows what kind of wife he wants. In one of his interviews, Kagasoff talked about the qualities he is looking for his ladylove.
"I want a girl who lets me do my own thing, but who is going to be by my side the whole time, because I know I'd be supportive of her." In other words, if you’re needy and controlling, look elsewhere!"
Kagasoff loves the reality television show, Dancing with the stars and Keeping up with the Kardashians.
Daren Kagasoff’s Body Measurements
- Ajiona Alexus's height: she has a height of 6 feet (1.8m).
- Birth Name: Daren Maxwell Kagasoff
- Weight: 59 kg
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Black
- Age: As of 2018, she is 31 years old.
He has a huge crush on Academy Award winner, Kate Winslet.
by ab-mahima, 21 Jun, 2018
