Chris Sullivan is a talented actor who has made a name for himself in both television and film. He is best known for his role as Toby in the NBC drama series "This Is Us," which earned him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
In addition to his work on "This Is Us," Chris has also starred in the Steven Soderbergh drama series "The Knick," for which he won a Satellite award for Best Ensemble. He has also appeared in the Netflix hit series "Stranger Things" and has had roles on popular TV shows such as HBO's "Camping," "Elementary," "Law and Order: SVU," "The Americans," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Calling," and "The Good Fight."
On the big screen, Chris has appeared in films such as "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" and "The Drop." He has also starred in the crime drama "Live By Night," directed by Ben Affleck, and has appeared in the TV movie "The Normal Heart" and the film "Presence," alongside Lucy Liu.
Before becoming an actor, Chris toured with the longest-running one-man show in Broadway history, "Defending the Caveman," performing it over 1,000 times on the road. He then spent several years performing on stage in Chicago, including in the original Broadway cast of "Lombardi" and the long-running revival of "Chicago the Musical."
In 2016, Chris starred in the off-Broadway original production of "Hadestown," for which he was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. He has also provided the voice for several characters, including Caleb the Camel in the popular "Hump Day" ad from Geico and multiple characters on the Disney TV series "Amphibia."
Chris grew up in Sacramento and attended Loyola Marymount University, where he studied theater. He joined the Boy Scouts at age 10 and earned the rank of Eagle Scout at 16. Chris is a fashion-lover and has become known for his bold, colorful, and accessorized red carpet choices.
