Chris Messina is an American actor known for playing various major roles in popular TV shows and films such as The Giant Mechanical Man , The Mindy Project , Argo , Vicky Cristina Barcelona , Julie & Julia , and Ruby Sparks . He has done endorsement work for brands like Hulu Plus .

Born name

Christopher Messina

nickname

Chris

Sun sign

Lion

Place of birth

Northport, New York, United States

nationality

training

Chris Messina went to Northport High School . After graduating from high school, he received admission to Marymount Manhattan College on an acting scholarship. However, he dropped out of college after studying for just one semester due to doubts about his acting skills and future in the acting industry.

occupation

Actor, film director

family

• Father – unknown
• Mother – Phyllis Messin (former dance teacher)
• Siblings – Unknowns

Manager

Chris Messina is represented by Beverly Hills-based William Morris Endeavor Entertainment.

To build

Slim

Height

5 feet 9 inches or 175 cm

weight

71 kg or 156.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Chris Messina dated –

1. Rosemarie DeWitt (1995-2006) – In 1995, Chris Messina married actress Rosemarie DeWitt. In 2006, they ended their marriage, which had lasted more than a decade. The reasons for their breakup were never revealed. However, after the divorce, they remained on a good level. They even collaborated in the 2015 comedy-drama, Digging for Fire .
2. Jennifer Todd – Chris Messina is in a long-term relationship with film producer Jennifer Todd. They have two sons, Milo (b. 2008) and Giovanni (b. 2009).

race/ethnicity

Caucasian

He is of Italian descent.

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• prominent nose
• Strong jaw

brand promotion

Chris Messina has appeared in a series of TV spots for the popular streaming platform, Hulu Plus .

Religion

His religious views are not public knowledge.

Known for

• His immense performance in the lead role in comedy-drama film, The Giant Mechanical Man .
• After playing the role of Danny Castellano in the romantic comedy TV series, The Mindy Project .
• Supporting roles in popular films such as Argo , Vicky Cristina Barcelona , ​​Julie & Julia , You Got a Message and Ruby Sparks .

first movie

In 1998, he made his big screen debut in the drama film, Allrounder , which starred Edward Norton and Matt Damon.

First TV show

In 1995, Chris Messina made his first TV show appearance in the Rebels episode of the popular legal drama TV series, Law & Order .

Personal trainer

His exercise routine and diet plan are unknown.

Chris Messina favorite things

• Inspirations – Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Philip Hoffman

Chris Messina Facts

1. After dropping out of college, he moved back home and took on a variety of odd jobs, including cleaning houses, delivering pizzas, and assisting a lobster boat captain.
2. When he first dropped out of college, he had planned to drive around the country like the writer and poet Jack Kerouac. However, once he managed to save up enough money, he began working on his acting career.
3. He eventually moved to Los Angeles to give another shot at an acting career, but his struggles continued and he had decided to move to New York City. On the way to the airport, his agent asked him to do one last audition. He managed to make his final audition, which turned out to be the role of Ted Fairwell on the HBO television series. Six feet under .
4. He often credits his theater teacher, John Gavriluk, with encouraging him to take up acting and giving him the initial foundation of his acting career.
5. In 2003 he made his Broadway debut in the revival of Oscar Wilde’s Salome . His co-stars in the play included big names like Al Pacino, Marisa Tomei, Dianne West and David Strathairn.
6. To prepare for his role as a ’30s gangster on Live By Night he went on to gain 40 pounds. He also worked hard to perfect the Boston accent and got coarse looking teeth too.
7. In the October 2007 issue of Daily Change , he was named to the Ten Actors to Watch list.
8. He doesn’t have a social media account.