Landon Ashworth

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Landon Ashworth
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Years active2006–present

Landon Ashworth is an American actor, director, and pilot. He is a graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. [1]

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Early life

Ashworth aspired to become an astronaut. [2] He graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelors of Science, and then became a test pilot for NOAA flying whale protection missions, then to build jet hours, as a pilot for United Airlines. [3] Once his jet hours were built up enough to apply to the NASA new hire class, hiring requirements were changed and he had to pivot to find his way into space. [4] Ashworth studied film making, then transitioned into Astrophysics when the Mars mission was scrapped. [5] NASA put a hiring freeze [6] on all new hiring rendering his education un-usable for becoming an astronaut. He then moved to Los Angeles to attempt a career in the arts starting in 2010 booking a role on Castle in 2011. Ashworth has appeared in over a dozen TV shows, and is a [7] screenwriter [8] and director.

Career

Early work

In 2003, when Ashworth was still in college, he met musician Gavin Degraw and played in a few of his concerts as a fill in drummer.[ citation needed ] In 2009, Ashworth teamed back up with Degraw as his drummer for the music video "In Love with a Girl". The All American Rejects cast Ashworth in their music video for "I Wanna". These roles led to Ashworth starring in a music videosfor Tristan Prettyman in 2012 entitled "I Was Going To Marry You". [9]

Acting work

Filmography

Television series

Film and television movies

Nominations and awards

Nominations and Awards
Big Star Entertainment AwardsWon for Best Screenplay2013
Austin Comedy Film FestivalNominated for Best Actor and Director2016
Boston International Comedy and Movie FestivalWon for Best Actor and Best Director2016
Comedy Ninja Film and Screenplay FestivalNominated for Best Actor and Best Director2016
LA Comedy ShortsWon for Best Film and Best Actor2016
LA Comedy ShortsNominated for Best Screenplay2016
LA Shorts FestNominated for Best Short Film2016
Atlanta Comedy Film FestivalWon for Best Actor2019
Raindance Film FestivalWon for Best Pilot2023
Atlanta Film FestivalWon for Best Pilot Screenplay2023

References

  1. ↑ "Landon Ashworth, Test Pilot at Spacex".
  2. ↑ "'Never be afraid to shake the snow globe of life'". 30 March 2018.
  3. ↑ Mazzella, Diana (2018-03-30). "'Never be afraid to shake the snow globe of life'". Lift Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  4. ↑ Gross, Rachel E. (2015-11-10). "Now Hiring: Reputable Government Agency Seeks Astronauts for Mars Mission". Slate. ISSN   1091-2339 . Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  5. ↑ "Mars missions cancelled? NASA budget could prompt deep cuts". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN   0882-7729 . Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  6. ↑ Clara Moskowitz (2011-02-14). "President Obama Freezes NASA's Budget at 2010 Levels". Space.com. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  7. ↑ Raindance (2023-09-15). "Raindance Script Competition 2023 Winners". Raindance. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  8. ↑ Pryce, Kevon (2023-04-07). "2023 Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition Winners". Atlanta Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  9. ↑ "Tristan Prettyman - I Was Gonna Marry You (Official Video)". YouTube . 2 October 2012.
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