Christopher James Natoli, also known as CJ, grew up in Chesterfield, Missouri, surrounded by the vibrant culture of his large Mid-Western Italian family. As the youngest of three siblings, Stephen and Melissa, to his parents, Vincent and Tami, CJ was influenced by the legendary performers of the past, including Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Louis Prima.
From an early age, CJ began performing in musical acts and hosting live events, honing his skills and developing his passion for the entertainment industry. This passion led him to move to Los Angeles in 2011, where he took a character development intensive with renowned director Dan Ireland, who would go on to mentor CJ for five years.
During his time in Los Angeles, CJ also attended the prestigious Groundling School of Improv, where he showcased his talents in a one-man show. In addition to his work in front of the camera, CJ has also worked behind the scenes as an Assistant Director on the 2024 feature-film "Best Man," produced by Famulari Films.
As a producer, CJ has had success with his own music videos for his music group "The Summit," a four-man modern day crooning group that was teamed up with CAA and John Stamos from 2015-2018. Most recently, CJ has been spotted on the new series "Game Bros." (Produced by Reckless Content),playing the title character "The Influencer," as well as portraying the antagonist (Rex) in "Breaking the Ice" (ReelShort),which holds the record for the first vertical series to receive over 500 million views.
