Christopher Abbott

Christopher Abbott

39 · Born: Feb 10, 1986

Personal Details

BornFeb 10, 1986 Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Parents
  • Anna Abbott (Servidio)
  • Orville Abbott

Biography

Christopher Jacob Abbott is a renowned American actor, whose impressive career has spanned numerous feature films and television productions. His feature film debut was in the critically acclaimed 2011 film Martha Marcy May Marlene, which marked the beginning of his journey in the entertainment industry. Abbott's subsequent notable films include the 2012 drama Hello I Must Be Going and the 2014 psychological thriller The Sleepwalker, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

In 2015, Abbott took on the titular role in the critically acclaimed film James White, earning recognition for his outstanding performance. Two years later, he starred alongside Joel Edgerton in the psychological horror film It Comes at Night, further solidifying his reputation as a talented actor.

Abbott's impressive repertoire continued to grow with his portrayal of astronaut David Scott in the 2018 film First Man, and a reporter in Vox Lux. In 2019, he took on the lead role of John Yossarian in the miniseries Catch-22, based on the classic Joseph Heller novel of the same name. His outstanding performance earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor - Miniseries or Television Film.

In 2020, Abbott continued to captivate audiences with his performances in the films Black Bear, Possessor, and The World to Come, cementing his position as a talented and in-demand actor in the industry.

Career

2025
Wolf Man
Wolf Man as Blake
The Testament of Ann Lee
The Testament of Ann Lee as Abraham Standerin
2024
Kraven the Hunter
Kraven the Hunter as The Foreigner
2023
Poor Things
Poor Things as Alfie Blessington
Sanctuary
Sanctuary as Hal Porterfield
The Crowded Room
The Crowded Room as Stan Camisa
Entergalactic
Entergalactic as Reed (voice)
The Forgiven
The Forgiven as Tom Day
2021
2020
Possessor
Possessor as Colin Tate
2019
Full-Dress
Full-Dress as Nick / Chris
Catch-22
Catch-22 as John Yossarian
2018
Tyrel
Tyrel as Johnny
Piercing
Piercing as Reed
First Man
First Man as David Scott
Vox Lux
Vox Lux as Journalist
The Sinner
The Sinner as Mason Tannetti
2016
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot as Fahim Ahmadzai
2015
James White
James White as James White
2014
A Most Violent Year
A Most Violent Year as Louis Servidio
2013
All That I Am
All That I Am as Christian
Girls
Girls as Charlie Dattolo
2012
Art Machine
Art Machine as Cap'n Tar