Travis Fine (born 1968)

Actor, director and screenwriter

What is Travis Fine (born 1968) known for?

Travis Lane Fine, born on June 26, 1968 in Atlanta, Georgia, is an accomplished American actor, writer, director, and producer. Fine is particularly recognized for his contribution to the film industry, being known for his roles in 'Any Day Now', 'Girl, Interrupted', and 'The Young Riders'.

Fine moved to Los Angeles, California at the age of fifteen and graduated from Beverly Hills High School, in Beverly Hills, California, in 1986. He later attended Pitzer College in Claremont, CA for a year, and earned his Aviation Science degree from Utah Valley University.

Beyond his personal life, Fine began his acting career at the tender age of seven, starring as John Henry in a stage production of Member of the Wedding at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. After his striking debut, his acting career blossomed with him starring in various theatre productions, and he eventually made his on-screen debut at the age of twelve in 'A Time for Miracles'.

His performance as the mute and bald Pony Express rider Ike McSwain, on ABC's Western series 'The Young Riders', earned him significant attention. Various guest roles on TV series such as 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation', 'Family Law', 'The Lazarus Man', 'JAG', 'Quantum Leap', and 'Vengeance Unlimited' followed, marking a robust career in the television industry. He also made film appearances in 'The Thin Red Line', 'Girl, Interrupted', and 'Child's Play 3'.

Simultaneously, Travis pursued his writing career, selling his first screenplay, 'The Lords of the Sea', in 1994. Later, he was hired to write episodes for 'Diagnosis: Murder' and 'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'. In 1996, he attended the New York Film Academy, where he wrote, directed, and produced several short films, and eventually directed his first feature-length film, 'The Others'.

In a surprising career shift, Fine commenced a career in commercial aviation in 2002, after attending ATP flight school. He continued his aviation journey by becoming a first officer for Chatauqua Airlines in 2003, flying Embraer regional jets. Despite the career change, Fine expressed he hasn't ruled out doing more acting and continues to write screenplays. His recent directorial venture was 'The Space Between' in 2009, starring Melissa Leo.

Travis Fine is indeed a notable alumni of Beverly Hills High School, having made significant contributions to both the entertainment and aviation industries.