Christopher is a stage actor with a diverse range of experiences. Born in Washington D.C., he spent his childhood in North Andover, Massachusetts, where he was raised in a large Irish Catholic family with six siblings.
He attended the prestigious Phillips Academy, Andover, graduating in 1981, and then went on to study at Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in the Science of Speech after nearly a decade of inconsistent academic effort.
During the 1980s, Christopher began his acting career in Chicago, slowly building his resume through various productions. In 1989, he became a part of Mary Zimmerman's stable of actors, creating roles in several of her productions, including The Arabian Nights, The Journey to the West, and The Odyssey.
He also appeared in numerous shows at other Chicago theaters, such as the Goodman, Court, and Lookingglass. In 1998, he made the move to the New York City area, eventually settling in Princeton, New Jersey.
Christopher's early years in NYC were marked by success, with appearances in off-Broadway productions of Dogeaters and Measure for Measure, as well as a Broadway production of Metamorphoses. He also created the role of The Creature in Neal Bell's "Monster" at Classic Stage Company, earning an Obie Award for his performance.
In addition to his stage work, Christopher has appeared in several films, including "The Big Kahuna" and "Since You've Been Gone", and has had roles on television shows such as "All My Children" and "Law and Order". He has also worked as a janitor at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont, a experience he regards as one of the happiest of his life.
After a brief hiatus from acting, Christopher returned to the stage in 2011 and has since appeared in several productions, including the world premiere of "Still Alice" at Lookingglass Theatre and a production of "A Christmas Carol" at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. He is set to appear in a production of "The Tempest" in 2014, co-directed by Aaron Posner and Teller.
When he's not acting, Christopher enjoys drawing and is a talented artist.
