Mandy Moore's colleague, Chrissy Metz, is best recognized for her outstanding portrayal of Marilyn Pearson in the NBC series "This Is Us" since 2016. As the mother in Jack's (Milo Ventimiglia) working-class family, Chrissy's character has garnered immense critical acclaim, earning her a nomination for FYC Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series in both 2019 and 2022.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Chrissy began her artistic journey at a young age, studying at The Academy of Performing Arts in Los Angeles.
As the daughter of a movie producer and an insurance salesman, Chrissy's family relocated to the east coast, where she had the opportunity to study piano at the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York.
During her teenage years and early twenties, Chrissy returned to California, trading in her piano for a bass guitar, and played in numerous Los Angeles-based bands.
As a trained theater actress, Chrissy has had the privilege of performing at esteemed institutions such as The Geffen Playhouse, South Coast Rep, and The Taper. Additionally, she is the Artistic Director and founder of the multi-award-winning Lost Angels Theatre Company, earning her accolades both as a producer and an actor.
Chrissy made her television debut in Joss Whedon's "Firefly" in 2002 and has since continued to work in television and film, solidifying her position as a talented and accomplished actress.
