Person Biography:
Chris grew up as one of five siblings in the D.C. Metro area, where he began his acting career at the age of two by appearing in various television commercials, print ads, and regional theatre productions.
Chris later ventured to Chicago to study business and philosophy at Loyola University Chicago, where he also took brief classes at the renowned Second City, further fueling his passion for acting.
Chris then moved to New York City, where he studied at the Barrow Group and completed a two-year conservatory program at the prestigious William Esper Studio. To support himself, he worked as a bellman at the Hudson Hotel in New York City while also completing his remaining college credits at Fordham and Pace University.
During his time in New York City, Chris was scouted by FORD Models and several acting agencies, and went on to appear in numerous ad campaigns over the next five years. He also performed in various Off-Off, Off-Broadway productions, soap operas, and commercials.
After graduating from the William Esper Studio in the summer of 2007, Chris secured west coast acting representation and moved to Hollywood, where he found success in booking several national commercials, television shows, and major studio films. He continued his studies with the Upright Citizens Brigade, Groundlings, Margie Haber, and Lesly Kahn.
In 2011, Chris co-founded By The Bay Productions and produced several unscripted television concepts with his BTB team that were shopped and optioned with major TV Networks.
Today, Chris continues to write, direct, and produce shorts and features, which have received recognition at several film festivals, including Austin, Soho, BAFF, Kairos, and more.
