Rudy Pankow’s height is 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) and his weight is 150 pounds (68 kg).
Personal Details
| Full Name | Rudeth Bartholomew Pankow |
| Hobbies | Kayaking, Hiking, Swimming, Snowboarding |
| Favorite Celebrity | Tom Holland and Kit Connor |
| Tattoo | Does not have any permanent tattoos on his body |
Rudy Pankow was born on 12 August 1997 in Ketchikan, Alaska, United States, and is currently 28 years old. He lives in Los Angeles, California, as the place is a convenient option for his acting-related work. Because of his Outer Banks co-stars, his nickname “Toot” became known to everyone. The story behind it is that his mother calls him “Toot”, which his friends heard while working on the set and later started calling him by the same name. The incident he shared in November 2024 during an interview with MTV.
Family
He grew up in Alaska and later moved to L.A. due to his acting career, though his parents still live in Alaska. His father’s name is Andrew, who is of German descent, and his mother’s name is Kathy Pankow, who is of Danish and Jewish descent. He has two brothers named Henning and Alec, and he is the middle child among three. He keeps his personal life private and has not revealed much about his family, though he mentioned multiple times how supportive his family was of his early career decisions.
Education
He received his primary and secondary education from Ketchikan High School in Ketchikan. His father wants him to pursue a culinary career path once he completes graduation, but the change came during his middle school years when he actually started liking acting more. He graduated from high school in 2016 and immediately moved to Los Angeles to explore acting. Though his father wanted him to choose a career in the food industry, he still respected his decision.
Social Media Links
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| Snapchat | Not on Snapchat |
| YouTube Channel | Does not have a YouTube Channel |
Dating History
1. Teo Marcella
As per rumours, he dated Marcella during the shooting of Outer Banks Season 1. Things went wrong between the two when a behind-the-scenes photo of him with Elaine Siemek went viral on social media. They were looking cosy in it, and fans also believed that something was cooking. Pankow denied all the rumours at that time. However, in a TikTok video, Marcella indirectly confirmed that the allegations were true.
2. Elaine Siemek
Both were parts of the Drama series Outer Banks and fell in love while working together on the sets. They secretly started dating in 2020, but the things came to light in November of that year when he wished her a happy birthday on Instagram by sharing her adorable photo.
What is Rudy Pankow's Net Worth?
His net worth is approximately 1 million USD (Rs. 8 crores). As per rumours, he earned around $30,000 per episode for the early seasons of “OB”, and some reports also claimed that he charged half a million dollars for his role in season 4 of “OB”. In September 2025, he attended Prada’s new fragrance event in New York City, which might convert into a collaboration with the brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rudy Pankow's girlfriend?
He has been in a relationship with movie photographer Elaine Siemek since late 2020. They first met while working on the Netflix series “OB” and have been together ever since. The couple is quite secretive and has not shared much on the internet about their love life.
| Eye Color | Green |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Hair Color | Dark Blonde |
| Favorite Food | Chicken Quesadillas with Guacamole |
| Eating Preference | Non-vegetarian |
| Favorite Color | Yellow |
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