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Vincent LaRusso

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Vincent LaRusso
Born (1978-05-16) May 16, 1978 (age 46)
EducationBoston University (BS)
OccupationActor
Years active1992–present

Vincent Angelo LaRusso (born May 16, 1978) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Adam Banks in The Mighty Ducks trilogy.[1]

Early life and education

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LaRusso is the youngest son of Anthony Sr. and Joann LaRusso, and grew up in Madison, New Jersey. He has an older brother named Anthony. He graduated from Madison High School in 1996 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Boston University.

Career

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LaRusso is best known for having starred as Adam Banks in all three Mighty Ducks films. He was originally slated to play a lesser character, Larson, before being elevated to a bigger role.[2]

He is very active in participating in reunions, meet-and-greets, and events. He was in attendance at the 25th anniversary of the Anaheim Ducks hockey team in February 2019, along with many of the trilogy's co-stars.[citation needed]

LaRusso reprised his role as Adam Banks in an episode of the Disney+ series The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers in which several of the original Mighty Ducks return for a reunion.[3]

Personal life

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LaRusso resides in New York City, where he works in the hospitality sector.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1992 The Mighty Ducks Adam Banks
1994 D2: The Mighty Ducks
1996 D3: The Mighty Ducks
2008 Superhero Movie Bank Robber

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1992 Lifestories: Families in Crisis Patrick Episode: "Blood Brothers: The Joey DiPaolo Story"
2009 Dollhouse Buddy #2 Episode: "Haunted"
2021 The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers Adam Banks Episode: "Spirit of the Ducks"

References

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  1. ^ "The 'Mighty Ducks' Trilogy: An Oral History". Time.com. 2014-06-09. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  2. ^ "Vincent LaRusso on going back to acting in Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, going from Larson to Adam Banks, rocking longer hair the Quack Attack Podcast". 12 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Vincent LaRusso (Adam Banks) acting again in Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, going from Larson to Banks, rocking longer hair The Quack Attack Podcast". The Quack Attack Podcast. 2021-05-13. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
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