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Colt Clifford Romberger (born September 23, 1984) is an American actor, military veteran, retired law enforcement officer, and advocate for Vietnam War veterans affected by Agent Orange and other toxic exposures. He gained national attention for his 2017 horseback journey across the United States to raise awareness about the health impacts of toxic exposure among veterans.
Early life and education
[edit]Colt was born in Elizabethville, Pennsylvania, and raised on his family's horse ranch in the Appalachian Mountains. His father, Clifford Romberger, worked as a horse wrangler for film and television productions, and introduced Colt to horsemanship and the entertainment industry at an early age. He participated in Civil War reenactments and was soon after cast in the film The Patriot (2000), starring Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger[1].
Colt graduated from Upper Dauphin High School in 2003 and later attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Hollywood, California, graduating in 2005.
Military Service
[edit]In 2007, Colt enlisted in the United States Air Force, following a family tradition of military service. He completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base and attended intelligence technical school at Goodfellow Air Force Base. He was stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland, and deployed to Forward Operating Base Loyalty in Baghdad, Iraq, in 2009, where he served alongside the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, and met renowned author and founder of Feanor Press whose novels include Call Me Milt and Speak the Devil's Name[2][3].
Law Enforcement Career
[edit]Following his military service, Colt returned to Los Angeles and joined the Pasadena Police Department, retiring in 2022. During his tenure, he was part of the Field Operations Division, Counterterrorism Unit, and served as a drill instructor with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Modular Academy.[4]
Advocacy work
[edit]Expedition Orange
[edit]In 2017, Colt launched Expedition Orange, a horseback journey from Los Angeles, California, to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.. The campaign aimed to raise awareness about the long-term health effects of Agent Orange exposure among Vietnam War veterans. The initiative was inspired by his father's diagnosis of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a neurological condition linked to chemical exposure. Expedition Orange has since grown into a reputable non-profit organization raising awareness for all veterans who have suffered from toxic exposure and has gained the attention of the United States Congress and other veteran non-profit organizations.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
Acting career
[edit]Colt resumed his acting career following his military service, appearing in film and television productions. His filmography includes[14]:
Films
[edit]- The Patriot (2000) – Colt
- You Became I: The War Within (2012) – Jesus
- Double Bondsmen (2022) – Police Officer
- I Heard the Bells (2022) – Horse Wrangler
- Before the Lighthouse (2025) – Master Furniss
- Love, Faith & Dandelions – Blake (post-production)
- My Heart Dies with You: Hearts at War – Senior Airman Banning (pre-production)
Television
[edit]- Civil War Combat – History Channel
- Wild West Tech – History Channel
He has also worked as a stunt performer and horse wrangler for various productions.
Personal life
[edit]Colt resides in Maryland with his wife and daughter, and remains active in veteran advocacy, law enforcement training, and film and television work. He continues to promote awareness for veterans' health issues and support initiatives related to military service and public safety.
References
[edit]- ^ "The Patriot (2000) - Roland Emmerich | Cast and Crew | AllMovie".
- ^ https://www.feanorpress.com
- ^ https://www.abc27.com/news/we-salute-you-colt-clifford-romberger/
- ^ "Pasadena reserve officer riding horse to Washington D.C. To raise awareness for Vietnam veterans". 4 May 2017.
- ^ expeditionorange.com
- ^ "Horseman Rides Across US to Bring Attention to Agent Orange - CBS Sacramento". CBS News. 30 April 2017.
- ^ https://www.abc27.com/good-day-pa/expedition-orange/
- ^ "Colt C. Romberger". 28 April 2017.
- ^ "Expedition Orange travels to Amarillo to raise money for Texas veterans". August 2023.
- ^ "Horseman rides across US to bring attention to Agent Orange". 30 April 2017.
- ^ "Expedition Orange conducts horesback ride for Vietnam veterans". 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Military Exposure to Agent Orange and Other Herbicides Research from Vietnam Veterans of America New Jersey State Council".
- ^ "Horseman rides across US to bring attention to Agent Orange". 30 April 2017.
- ^ "Colt Romberger | Actor, Stunts, Additional Crew". IMDb.
External links
[edit]Category:1984 births Category:Living people Category:American male film actors Category:United States Air Force personnel Category:American military personnel of the Iraq War Category:People from Elizabethville, Pennsylvania Category:American veterans' rights activists