Aaron Christensen

Aaron Christensen

57 · Born: Jun 30, 1968

Personal Details

BornJun 30, 1968 San Francisco, California, USA

Biography

Aaron Christensen, also known as "Dr. AC", is a renowned actor and writer based in Chicago, Illinois. He is best recognized for his role as the enigmatic leader of survivors in the 2012 horror/thriller film Dead Weight.

Christensen has been an integral part of the Chicago theater community since 1990, having performed on some of the city's most prestigious stages, including the Goodman, Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare, Remy Bumppo, and many others. He is also a co-founder of WildClaw Theatre, which is the only horror-centric theater in Chicago.

Aside from his work in the theater, Christensen has made a significant impact in the world of horror journalism. He serves as a member of the writing staff for HorrorHound Magazine, and has also edited two critically acclaimed film guidebooks: Horror101: The A-List of Horror Films and Monster Movies, and Hidden Horror: A Celebration of 101 Underrated and Overlooked Fright Flicks. These books are widely available at various bookstores.

As a self-proclaimed horror film enthusiast, Christensen has watched over 3000 horror movies (and counting),scouring the mainstream, foreign markets, and fringe indies for the next big thrill. He is considered one of the Midwest's leading authorities on horror films and monster movies.

Career

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2019
Gags the Clown
Gags the Clown as Charles Wright
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2014
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2012
Dead Weight
Dead Weight as Thomas
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2015
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2014
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2008