Chris is a multifaceted performer with a wide range of experience in film, television, and stage, effortlessly transitioning between comedy and drama. His extensive film credits include standout roles in "The World's Fastest Indian", "The Joneses", and "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story", as well as appearances in "The Lottery Ticket", "Friday After Next", "Sex Ed", "'TRI", and "Jimmy Vestvood American Hero".
On television, Chris has made a lasting impact with recurring roles on HBO's "Silicon Valley" and FX's "Better Things", as well as series regular stints on CBS's "The Great Indoors", NBC's "One Big Happy", and FOX's "The Wedding Bells". He has also recurred on Showtime's "DICE" and "Satisfaction", and has guest-starred on numerous other shows, including "Ugly Betty", "CSI: Miami", "Hot in Cleveland", and "Monk". Chris has also appeared on "Late Night with David Letterman" as the infamous angry audience member.
Chris is a skilled stand-up comedian, having performed at top clubs around the world, including Caesar's Palace, The Improv, The Comedy Store, and The Venetian. His innovative routines are showcased in his one-man show "Old Blue Eyes Is Black", and he has also studied with the Groundlings.
Beyond his performance career, Chris has spent over 20 years coaching professional actors in scene work and improvisation, and has spoken to children across the nation about the art of performing. A graduate of Georgetown University, Chris is a member of the Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle) and holds a 4th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He is also a marathon runner, raising money for the American Diabetes Association and Eye Bank of New York. Additionally, Chris serves as a board member for the charity Special Kids Network, dividing his time between Los Angeles and New York.
