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Lucky Vanous Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Diet Coke, Movies and TV shows

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John Parsons

Published Feb 28, 2026

Who is Lucky Vanous? Biography and Wiki

Born on 11, April 1961, in Lincoln, Nebraska,  Lucky Vanous is an American actor, and model who is best known for his role in the crime drama series called 18 Wheels of Justice. Before that, he became nationally known in 1994 after appearing in a series of commercials for Diet Coke. He has appeared in several TV series including ”All My Children”, ”Pacific Palisades”, ”Pensacola: Wings of Gold”, ”Will & Grace”, and recently ”Two and a Half Men”

Lucky  in 18 Wheels of Justice

Vanous starred as federal agent Michael Cates alongside Lisa Thornhill, Billy Dee Williams, and G. Gordon Liddy in the crime drama series called 18 Wheels of Justice. The series about Michael Cates who is an agent for the Justice Department. His job is to infiltrate the organization of Jacob Calder, a dangerous and cruel crime leader. He witnesses Calder killing his wife. Calder was brought to trial and convicted. Calder was not going to let Cates off the hook, so he took a contract out on Cates. The hitman missed Cates but was able to get his wife and daughter.

Lucky Vanous Two and a Half Men

In addition to that, Lucky Vanous has also been featured in the comedy series ”Two and a Half Men” starring Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones, Marin Hinkle,  and Holland Taylor. The play is about a hedonistic song writer’s free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.

 Vanous on Pacific Palisades

Furthermore, he has portrayed as Matt Dunning in the soap opera series called Pacific Palisades. The series was aired on Fox and produced by Aaron Spelling. About the series, the series follows the lives of young professionals who have it all but haven’t paid for it yet, on the Southern California fast track to fame, fortune, scandal, and ruin.

  Lucky Vanous All My Children

Likewise, he also acted in another soap opera called All My Children. The series was aired by ABC for 41 years from January 5, 1970, to September 23, 2011. Lucky Vanous starred as Mr. Marvelous. Even more, Vanous acted as Lee Dillion in Jack of Hearts.

Lucky Vanous Diet Coke

Vanous starred in the commercial advert of Diet Coke in 1994. He plays as a sweaty construction worker who takes his shirt off to enjoy a refreshing drink while a bunch of female office workers shamelessly stare at him.  The spot became one of Coca-Cola’s most successful commercial campaigns, which led to appearances successfully promoting Diet Coke throughout the United States and Europe. Moreover, he has appeared in more than 45 national and international commercials.  Unfortunately, he eventually gave up the modeling/acting life and opened a bar in Los Angeles, Lucky Devils. Model Andrew Cooper did stars in the new Diet Coke

Lucky Vanous Age and Birthday

Lucky Vanous(born Lucky Joseph Vanous) is 59 years old as of 2020. He was born on April 11, 1961, in Lincoln, Nebraska, in the United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on April  11th every year.  Furthermore, he holds an American nationality and comes from a mixed ethnic background. He is mostly English and part Czech in ancestry. The name Vanous is of Czech origin.

Lucky Vanous Height and Weight

There is no denying that Vanous is among the finest models as well as an actor in the show business. Thanks to his athletic body, he stands tall at the height of 6 feet 4 inches(1.93 m) and weighs around  192 lbs (87 kgs)

Early life

Lucky Vanous served in the United States Army 1st Ranger Battalion. Upon discharge, Vanous studied at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.  He was discovered while visiting New York City, and he moved there to model and continue his studies at New York University and Fordham University.

Lucky  Vanous Family

Vanous is originally from Lincoln, Nebraska. His father gave him his first name when he was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. However,  after doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.

Joseph Vanous Wife, Is Lucky  Vanous Married?

The Pacific Palisades star, Lucky Vanous is previously in a relationship Kristen Noel, who is a model. The two stayed together for more than 7 years, from 1989 to 1996. Nonetheless, he has also been in a relationship with actress Tracy Richman. So far so good, he hasn’t been seen dating anybody in public since 2000 when he split with Tracy Richman

 Lucky Vanous Net worth

Vanous has an estimated net worth of $1 Million – $5 Million U.S dollars. Lucky has been in the acting business for long, and he has been able to accumulate a huge fortune. Aside from acting, he also gains wealth from adverts and endorsements. Currently, he acquires cash from his personal endeavors, for instance, he runs a restaurant in Los Angeles in 2006 named Lucky Devils restaurant.

Lucky Vanous and Kristen Noel

Vanous was previously in a relationship with Kristen Noel. He married Kristen Noel in 1989. Their conjugal relationship kept going just for six or seven years. Unfortunately, the two divorced because of some obscure reasons. Further, Lucky Vanous doesn’t impart any youngsters to his first spouse. After his separation with Kristen Noel, Vanous hasn’t been spot dating any woman in public. In that case, he is probably single at the moment.

Lucky Vanous Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Lucky Vanous.

Lucky Vanous Bio and Wiki

  • Full Names: Lucky Joseph Vanous
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Acting, Modeling
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: Mixed
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Lucky Vanous Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 59 years old
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Date of Birth: April 11, 1961
  • Place of Birth: Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Birthday: 11th April

Lucky Vanous Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 4 inches(1.93 m)
  • Weight: 192 lbs (87 kgs)
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown
  • Hair Color: Dark Brown
  • Shoe Size: 8(US)
  • Chest Size: Not Available
  • Biceps Size: Not Available
  • Waist Size:  Not Available

Vanous Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad):  Not Known
  • Mother:  Not Known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters):  Not Known
  • Marital Status:  Single
  • Wife/Spouse: Kristen Noel divorced in 1996
  • Dating / Girlfriend:  Single
  • Children: Not Available

Lucky Vanous Networth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
  • Source of Income: Acting, Modeling

Vanous House and Cars

  • Place of living: Los Angeles, CA
  • Cars:  Car Brand to be Updated

Lucky Vanous Movies and TV shows

2003 Two and a Half Men Kevin
2000 Hanging Up Montana Dude
2000 Jack of Hearts Lee Dillon

2000-2001 18 Wheels of Justice Chance Bowman
1999 Pensacola: Wings of Gold Ripper
1999 Will & Grace EMS Paramedic

1997 Pacific Palisades Matt Dunning
1995 All My Children Mr. Marvelous
1994 Wings Young Man

Lucky Joseph Vanous Facts

  • He Opened Lucky Devils restaurant|bar. [March 2006]
  • People magazine chose him as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People. [1994]
  • Lucky has his own calendar. 1995 – Lucky stated in an interview with Entertainment Tonight that he would like to have 5 children.
  • The name Vanous is of Czech origin, and the actor is mostly English and part Czech in ancestry. Lucky’s father, then a nightclub owner and gambler, gave him his first name when he was born in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lucky Vanous

Who is Lucky Vanous?

Vanous is an accomplished actor, and acclaimed model. He is famously for a series commercial for Diet Coke, and also for his characters in the TV shows like 18 Wheels of Justice, Pacific Palisades, Wings, and Pensacola: Wings of Gold.

How old is the actor Lucky Vanous?

Joseph Vanous is 59 years old as of 2020. He was born on April 11, 1961, in Lincoln, Nebraska, in the United States of America.

How tall is Lucky Joseph Vanous?

Vanous stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches  (1.93 m)

Is Joseph Vanous married?

Talking about his personal life, Vanous is currently single, but he was previously married to model name Kristen Noel, whom they stayed together for only 7 years then divorce in 1996. Still, he had a relationship with actress Tracy Richman from 1997 to 2000.

How much is model Lucky  Vanous worth?

Vanous is an accomplished actor and a renowned model who has an approximated net worth of $1 Million – $5 Million U.S  dollars, which he has earned through his successful career as an actor and model. Plus, from commercials for Diet Coke and other international commercials. Further, he has his own restaurant called ”Lucky Devils restaurant|bar”.

Where does Joseph Vanous live?

He is a resident of Los Angeles, CA, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is  Vanous dead or alive?

Vanous is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Lucky Vanous now?

So far so good, he hasn’t been seen doing films, in that case, there no records showing what he has been up to lately.

Vanous Social Media Contacts

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