Sean Richard O'Pry, born on July 5, 1989, is a prominent American model whose career commenced in 2006. Renowned for his appearances in various advertising campaigns and editorial features, O'Pry garnered significant recognition in 2015. He was notably listed on Models.com's prestigious 'Supers Men', 'Sexiest Men', and 'Money Guys' compilations. Additionally, Vogue hailed him as the fifth among the 'Top 10 Male Models of All Time' that year. In 2013, Forbes distinguished him as the highest-earning male model.
O'Pry has disclosed his Irish and Native American lineage. He comes from a family with an older brother and a younger sister. His educational journey led him to North Cobb High School, where he actively participated in various sports such as track and field, basketball, baseball, and football.
In 2006, at the age of 17, O'Pry's modeling journey began unexpectedly when he was discovered through his prom photos on MySpace.
Since then, he has graced numerous advertising campaigns and editorials for esteemed brands such as Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, and many others. His runway presence is equally impressive, having opened shows for Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, and Salvatore Ferragamo, among others, and closed for Moschino, Trussardi, and Zegna, as well as for Balmain. He has also walked for designers like Roberto Cavalli, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Michael Kors, and Hermès.
Notable highlights of his career include being featured in Madonna's "Girl Gone Wild" music video in 2012 and portraying Taylor Swift's love interest in her "Blank Space" music video in 2014.
In November 2011, O'Pry was chosen as the face of Viktor & Rolf's Spicebomb fragrance campaign. Furthermore, he showcased his acting skills in the HBO television series "Veep," appearing in the episode titled "Inauguration" on June 26, 2016, portraying a male intern.
In 2008, Forbes magazine recognized O'Pry as the eighth most successful male model globally. Remarkably, within just a year, he ascended to the coveted #1 position on their esteemed list. By September 2013, Models.com crowned him as the most accomplished male model in the world, a title he held for consecutive years through 2014.
In 2015, O'Pry's influence in the modeling industry remained undeniable as he secured spots on Models.com's prestigious 'Supers Men', 'Sexiest Men', and 'Money Guys' compilations. Furthermore, Vogue magazine honored his legacy by ranking him fifth among the 'Top 10 Male Models of All Time'.