Rudy Pankow: 15 facts about the Outer Banks star you need to know

1. Everything you need to know about Rudy Pankow.

Rudy Pankow is quickly becoming a new TV hearththrob thanks to his starring role in Outer Banks on Netflix. This isn’t his first time on screen though. Get to know Rudy here. [Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix]

2. How old is Rudy Pankow?

Rudy Pankow was born in 1998. His birthday is August 12. He is currently 23 years old. [@rudeth via Instagram]

3. What is Rudy Pankow's zodiac sign?

Rudy Pankow is a mid-August baby so his star sign is Leo. According to zodiac experts, Leos tend to be confident, ambitious, loyal and fiercely protective of the people they love. [@rudeth via Instagram]

4. How tall is Rudy Pankow?

Rudy Pankow is 6 feet tall. This makes his height 1.83 metres.[@rudeth via Instagram]

5. Where is Rudy Pankow from? Is he American?

Rudy Pankow's nationality is American. He was born in Alaska in the US and grew up there. [@rudeth via Instagram]

6. Who plays JJ in Outer Banks on Netflix?

Rudy Pankow is the actor who plays JJ in Outer Banks on Netflix. JJ is a surfer and best friends with John B. This is Rudy’s first lead role in a major series. [Netflix]

7. Where did Rudy Pankow go to school? Did he go to university?

Rudy Pankow studied at Ketchikan High School in Ketchikan in Alaska. He then moved to LA to pursue his dreams of acting and landed small roles here and there before getting his big break in Outer Banks. [@rudeth via Instagram]

8. Rudy Pankow was an extra in The Politician on Netflix

Before starring in Outer Banks, Rudy Pankow appeared in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series The Politician alongside Ben Platt. He featured in season 1, episode 5, 'The Voter’. [Netflix]

9. Rudy Pankow will star as Joey in Space Waves

Rudy Pankow is set to play Joey Kite in a new movie called Space Waves. The film is about two friends who become famous after their podcast goes viral. This is Rudy's first role as a lead actor in a feature length film. [Spencer Whiteout]

10. What movies and TV shows has Rudy Pankow been in?

Rudy Pankow may be best known for playing J.J. in Outer Banks but he's also acted in a couple of other TV series and movies. He's had small roles in The Politician and Acting for a Cause. As for films, Rudy starred in the short film Lift Off with Drew Starkey and he's about to appear in Space Waves and The Crusades. [@rudeth via Instagram]

Rudy Pankow Madison Bailey Outer Banks cast

11. Rudy Pankow is close friends with Madison Bailey and the rest of the Outer Banks cast

Rudy Pankow and Madison Bailey who plays Kiara in Outer Banks are friends IRL. They often appear on each other’s social media feeds and are both close with the rest of the Outer Banks cast. [@madisonbaileybabe via Instagram]

12. Who is Rudy Pankow dating? Does he have a girlfriend?

Rudy Pankow is currently dating Elaine Siemek. The couple keep their relationship pretty private but Rudy wished Elaine a happy birthday last November writing: "You give me butterflies everyday... literally. Happy Birthday PBM". Elaine's Instagram account is private but she currently has over 142,000 followers. Her username is: @elameeeee. [@rudeth via Instagram]

13. Is Rudy Pankow dating Elaine Siemek?

Rudy Pankow and Elaine Siemek are boyfriend and girlfriend. It's unclear exactly when the couple started dating. Elaine is Outer Banks' co-creator's assistant so it's possible that they met on set. The couple are pretty private but you can occasionally find cute romantic photos and posts on their Instagram grids. They also starred in a short film together called Lift Off with Drew Starkey. [@rudeth via Instagram]

14. What is Rudy Pankow’s net worth?

Rudy Pankow is estimated to have a net worth of roughly $500,000. However, Netflix have never revealed the Outer Banks salaries so it's possible that Rudy is worth more or less than this figure. [@rudeth via Instagram]

15. Is Rudy Pankow on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat?

Rudy Pankow has an Instagram account. His username is @rudeth and he currently has over 109,000 followers on the social media platform. Rudy doesn’t have public Twitter or Snapchat accounts at the moment. [@rudeth via Instagram]

16. Is Rudy Pankow on TikTok?

Rudy Pankow does have a TikTok account. However, he has only posted one video to date. Follow him via @rudypankow to see if he posts any more content. [@rudypankow via TikTok]