Christopher William Rankin, a talented individual, resided with his parents in his native New Zealand until the age of six, when they relocated back to England. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of his journey, which would eventually lead him to discover his passion for acting.
At the age of eleven, Chris found himself drawn to the world of theatre while attending Northgate High School in Norfolk. He became a member of the Youth Theatre Company of Dereham Operatic Society, where he had the opportunity to hone his craft through numerous productions. His early roles included ensemble performances in "Bugsy Malone" and "Little Shop of Horrors," which also took him on a European tour. Chris's versatility as an actor was evident in his portrayal of Bosun in "Return to the Forbidden Planet," Roger in "Grease," Ralph in "The Lord of the Flies," Joseph in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," and Thenardier in "Les Miserables," which he took on after a cast member fell ill.
With the Youth Theatre, Chris had the opportunity to play a range of characters, including Edmund in "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe," chorus roles in "My Fair Lady," "Whistle Down the Wind," and "The King and I," and Harry / Young Ebenezer in "Scrooge."
In August 2000, Chris landed the role of Percy Weasley in the "Harry Potter" movie series, marking the beginning of his professional on-camera acting career. He made his professional stage debut in "Jack and the Beanstalk" at Norwich Theatre Royal, and since then, he has been dividing his time between films, television, and stage productions.
In January 2004, Chris co-founded Painted Horse Theatre Company with Director Jim Rymer. He played the role of Eilert Loevborg in their premiere production of "Hedda Gabler" by Ibsen and worked on their production of "Salome," which toured East Anglia in 2005. Chris also made his television drama debut as Waring in "The Rotter's Club," a three-part drama produced by Company Pictures for the BBC.
