Born and raised on a goat farm in Reno, Nevada, Chris is a former world and national champion Jet Ski racer, who has been working as an actor for over 15 years, a career that began after graduating from California State University, Sacramento, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.
Following his graduation, Chris relocated to Los Angeles to pursue acting, but initially faced a lack of short-term success. However, his fortunes changed when he was cast by renowned director Rob Cohen in Sony's blockbuster film xXx, alongside Vin Diesel and Samuel Jackson.
Chris's breakthrough roles led to a string of opportunities, including a reunion with Diesel in Disney's $50 million comedy, The Pacifier. Since then, he has accumulated an impressive resume, boasting over 25 guest stars on television, more than 30 film credits, and over 50 national commercial appearances.
As a skilled stunt performer, Chris earned a Screen Actors Guild nomination for his work in the 2011 film "Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon." Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed directors such as Adam Shankman, Eriq La Salle, and Michael Bay.