Date of Birth: February 25, 1973
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Anson Mount is an accomplished American actor, known primarily for his roles in television series and films. He was born on February 25, 1973, in Mount Prospect, Illinois, and raised in White Bluff, Tennessee. Mount is the son of Nancy Smith, a former professional golfer, and Anson Adams Mount II, who served as one of the original contributing editors to Playboy magazine. Mount’s career began in the early 2000s with guest roles on television series such as “Ally McBeal” and “Sex and the City.” However, he gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Cullen Bohannon, a Confederate soldier turned railroad foreman, in the AMC series “Hell on Wheels” which aired from 2011 to 2016. His rugged, charismatic performance earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. In addition to “Hell on Wheels,” Mount is well-known for his role as Black Bolt in the Marvel Television series “Inhumans” and for playing Captain Christopher Pike in the “Star Trek: Discovery” series, a role he reprised in “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.” Mount’s work extends to film, where he has appeared in movies such as “Crossroads” (2002), “The Battle of Shaker Heights” (2003), and “Mr. Right” (2015). He continues to be active in the entertainment industry, balancing roles in television, film, and theater.
5 Interesting Facts about Anson Mount
1. Anson Mount holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University.
2. He is an avid motorcyclist and often rides his bike between filming locations.
3. Mount is an advocate for social causes and has been involved in various charitable organizations.
4. He co-hosts a podcast called “The Well,” where he and co-host Branan Edgens explore creativity and the creative process.
5. Anson Mount is a skilled horse rider, a talent that was often showcased in his role in “Hell on Wheels.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Anson Mount
1. “You can only do so much research. You get to the point where you just have to let go and trust yourself.”
2. “I find that the people who are most successful in life are the ones who take the biggest risks.”
3. “Acting is not about being famous; it’s about exploring the human soul.”
4. “The more you travel, the more you realize how little you know about the world.”
5. “I think the best roles are the ones that show the complexity of human nature.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Anson Mount’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $3 million.
Children
As of the most recent information available, Anson Mount does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Anson Mount – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0609845/
2. [Anson Mount on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ansonmount
3. [Anson Mount on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ansonmount
5. [The Well Podcast](https://thewellpod.com/
