Aussie actor Travis Fimmel looks almost unrecognisable from his Calvin Klein modelling days as he speaks onstage during the Dune: Prophecy FYC Event in Los Angeles

By KINTA WALSH-COTTON FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 00:26 BST, 19 April 2025 | Updated: 00:29 BST, 19 April 2025

Travis Fimmel looked worlds away from his glamorous modelling days on Monday as he stepped out at an FYC Event in Los Angeles to spruik his film Dune: Prophecy. 

The Aussie star, 45, who now rocks a handsome rugged look, was once known for his clean shaven appearance when he modelled for Calvin Klein in 2002.

However, he proved this week just why he is still a hunky movie star as he flashed his pearly whites on-stage with his co-stars.

Travis opted for an all-black look at the speaking event, slipping into a button-up and slacks paired with some high-top converse shoes. 

The new look is very different from his sleek modelling ads.

Travis was the Aussie hunk who once heated up billboards and magazines with his sultry underwear ads back in 2002.

Travis Fimmel, 45, looked worlds away from his glamorous modelling days on Monday as he stepped out at an FYC Event in Los Angeles to spruik his film Dune: Prophecy

The Aussie star, who now rocks a handsome rugged look, was once known for his clean shaven appearance when he modelled for Calvin Klein in 2002

The Victoria-born star made a name for himself as the first male model to land a six figure deal to pose exclusively for Calvin Klein for one year.

He appeared on dozens of billboards across LA, causing traffic jams in the area due to the raunchy nature of his images.

The character of Jerry ‘Smith’ Jarrod from Sex and the City is said to have been inspired by Travis, who also appeared on the covers of magazines like W.

Since then, Travis has turned his attention to acting.

The Hollywood star is currently the male lead in the Dune prequel series, portraying Desmond Hart alongside actress Emily Watson.  

However, he first made waves in the acting world in 2003 after landing the leading role in Warner Bros. series Tarzan.

Though it wasn’t until 2013 when Travis really hit the big time, scoring the iconic role of Ragnar Lothbrok in the hit TV series Vikings, which aired between 2013 and 2017.

He went on to appear as Anduin Lothar in Warcraft (2016) and starred in the science fiction series Raised by Wolves (2020).

However, he proved this week just why he is still a hunky movie star as he flashed his pearly whites on-stage with his co-stars

Travis opted for an all-black look at the speaking event, slipping into a button-up and slacks paired with some high-top converse shoes

In 2023, he appeared in two Stan Original series—Black Snow and Caught.

He shot back into the limelight recently when playing the role of drug dealer Lyle Orlik in the hit Netflix show Boy Swallows Universe.

While Travis is based in LA, he spends plenty of time in Australia and even recently launched his own Aussie lager brand Travla with MasterChef judge Andy Allen.

His latest project Boy Swallows Universe has earned rave reviews form audiences.

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Aussie actor Travis Fimmel looks almost unrecognisable from his Calvin Klein modelling days as he speaks onstage during the Dune: Prophecy FYC Event in Los Angeles

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