Chris Spinelli

Chris Spinelli

Personal Details

Biography

Chris Spinelli is a multifaceted individual who embarked on his journey in the world of theatre at the tender age of 13 in Denver, Colorado, with the esteemed theatre group Stage 11. As he progressed through high school, his passion for the performing arts only intensified, leading him to attend Chapman University in Orange, California, where he majored in Media Performance, specializing in acting on film and production.

Parallel to his academic pursuits, Chris began to nurture his comedic talents, taking the stage at local clubs in Hollywood and Los Angeles, including the iconic The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and Ice House. His stand-up comedy skills also led him to become a regular performer at Flappers Comedy Club & Restaurant in Burbank, and he frequently co-hosts the popular podcast "Comedians At Denny's" alongside comedians Lauren Kirshner and Jay Hewlett.

Chris's professional acting career kicked off with a notable appearance on the documentary series "E! True Hollywood Story From Pinup to Sex Queen: Bettie Page," marking the beginning of a successful trajectory that has seen him feature in numerous commercials and television shows, including the beloved Nickelodeon program "All That" and the late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Beyond his work in television, Chris has also expanded his portfolio as an independent film actor and producer, collaborating with Gregory Hatanaka of CineRidge Entertainment to release feature films for the streaming market. Throughout his career, Chris has demonstrated his versatility by taking on a diverse range of roles across various genres, including action, horror, and westerns.

Career

2025
Feral
Feral as Stephen
Angels in Retina
Angels in Retina as Long Hair
Laserium
Laserium as Steve
Don't Say It
Don't Say It as Greystoke Patron
Bolero
Bolero as Grot
Blow Out
Blow Out as Donlado
2023
Felines
Felines as Walter
Bikini Hackers
Bikini Hackers as Danielson
Maid Droid
Maid Droid as Eddie
Borderline
Borderline as Dr. Hopkins
Baby Cat
Baby Cat as Frank from HR
Amor Emanuelle
Amor Emanuelle as Plumitas
Crack
Crack as Rothstein
Backfire
Backfire as Hans
Convulsion
Convulsion as The Exorcist
2022
American Western
American Western as Captain Harrison
2020
Choke
Choke as Timothy
Acrylic
Acrylic as Kyle
Sinful
Sinful as Masked Man
Heartbeat
Heartbeat as Santoro
Loco
Loco as Drug Buyer
2015
Reversion
Reversion as Convention Audience Member
2014
Jake Squared
Jake Squared as Party Guest
2009
The Ugly Truth
The Ugly Truth as Park Pedestrian (uncredited)
2008
Depth Charge
Depth Charge as Crew Member Damon
Cloverfield
Cloverfield as Party Goer (uncredited)
2004
Miss Cast Away
Miss Cast Away as Beach Buddy
1996
Her Last Chance
Her Last Chance as Student (uncredited)
2020
Heartbeat
Heartbeat as Writer