Chris Coppola

Chris Coppola

57 · Born: Nov 26, 1968

Personal Details

BornNov 26, 1968 Los Angeles County, California, USA

Biography

Chris Coppola, a talented individual, was born in the vibrant city of Brooklyn, New York, where his early years were filled with the excitement of a bustling metropolis. However, his family's decision to relocate to California during his childhood would have a profound impact on his future, setting the stage for a life filled with creativity and adventure.

As he grew older, Chris's academic pursuits led him to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB),where he would eventually graduate. However, it was during his final semester at the university that he stumbled upon an acting class, registering for the wrong course, as fate would have it. This unexpected turn of events would set him on a path that would change the course of his life forever.

Following his graduation, Chris made the move to San Francisco, where he landed a job at the renowned Industrial Light & Magic (ILM),a world-famous special effects house. This experience would provide him with a solid foundation in the film industry, preparing him for the challenges that lay ahead.

Years later, Chris returned to Los Angeles, where he enrolled at the Lost studio to further hone his acting skills. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, he delved into the works of esteemed playwrights such as Harold Pinter, John Patrick Shanley, Anton Chekhov, and William Shakespeare, broadening his understanding of the craft.

Throughout his career, Chris has had the privilege of working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry, including Tom Hanks, Robert Zemeckis, Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, Brendan Gleeson, John Malkovich, Robin Wright, Miles Teller, and Nicholas Winding Refn.

In his personal life, Chris is married to Jill Coppola and resides in Los Angeles, where he continues to pursue his passion for acting.

Career

2025
2024
2021
Take Me to Tarzana
Take Me to Tarzana as Morgan Schmeltz
2020
2019
Too Old to Die Young
Too Old to Die Young as Melvin Redmond
Stuck
Stuck as Jimmy Palicelli
Puppy Star Christmas
Puppy Star Christmas as Comet (voice)
2016
Pup Star
Pup Star as Tune (voice)
2015
Russell Madness
Russell Madness as Dozer (voice)
2013
Super Buddies
Super Buddies as Mr. Bull (voice)
2012
I Kissed a Vampire
I Kissed a Vampire as Dr. Dan Helsing
2009
Shadow
Shadow as Buck
Santa Buddies
Santa Buddies as Comet (voice)
Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th as Gas Station Attendant
2008
Far Cry
Far Cry as Emillio
Postal
Postal as Richard
Beowulf
Beowulf as Olaf
2006
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great as Darius (voice)
2004
The Polar Express
The Polar Express as Toothless Boy / Elf
2002
S1m0ne
S1m0ne as Echo Photographer
The Tuxedo
The Tuxedo as Bodyguard (uncredited)
Spider-Man
Spider-Man as Kyle (uncredited)
1997
Spawn
Spawn as Punk #2