Chris Witaske is a multifaceted individual, exceling in both acting and writing careers. He is most notably recognized for his portrayal of Pete on the esteemed FX original series, The Bear, which has garnered an Emmy award.
Chris's journey in the entertainment industry began at a remarkably young age, as he started taking classes and performing at The Second City Theater in Chicago when he was just thirteen years old. This marked the commencement of his professional career in the world of comedy.
In addition to his work on The Bear, Chris has also made a notable appearance as a Series Regular on the Netflix original comedy series, Love, which was produced by the renowned Judd Apatow.
Chris's impressive film and television credits include, but are not limited to, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Lady Bird, directed by the acclaimed Greta Gerwig, The Wrong Missy, Netflix's with Bob and David, Drunk History, Arrested Development, New Girl, HBO's The Comeback, and the upcoming Office reboot, The Paper, created by the celebrated Greg Daniels.
Moreover, Chris is recognized for his recurring role as Tom Pritchard in the extremely popular Dr. Rick "turning into you parents" Progressive Insurance commercials, which have garnered widespread attention and acclaim.
In addition to his acting endeavors, Chris is also the Co-creator of the Netflix adult animated series, Chicago Party Aunt, for which he served as an executive producer, writer, and voice actor. This further solidifies his reputation as a talented and versatile individual in the entertainment industry.
