Education
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Pardue attended Dunwoody High School in Atlanta.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Pardue attended Dunwoody High School in Atlanta.
He qualified for the Honor Roll with a 3.6 Grade Point Average in junior high and was treasurer of the French Club during his freshman year of high school. The name "Kip" comes from the initials of his full name. After graduating from Yale University, where he played football, Pardue was discovered by Molly Ringwald"s publicist.
He has been a model for Armani, Polo and Abercrombie & Fitch.
He was named by Armani Exchange as one of the "Top 10 Upcoming Actors" in 2001.