Chris McKenna (actor) explained

Chris McKenna
Birth Name:Christopher Luther McKenna
Birth Date:18 October 1977
Birth Place:Queens, New York, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1991–present
Spouse:Lovisa McKenna

Christopher L. McKenna (born October 18, 1977) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in a number of television series.

Early life

Chris was born in Queens, New York.

Career

McKenna is known to daytime television audiences for his portrayal of Joey Buchanan on ABC's daytime soap opera One Life to Live from 1990 to 1993.[1] McKenna is also known for playing the lead role in the grim 2003 film King of the Ants, a role which earned him critical acclaim.

On October 22, 2000, Chris played Greg, a college jock who wants to join the Phi Iota Gamma fraternity in the television drama Touched by an Angel on CBS.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1991The Boy Who Cried BitchRoss
1997In & OutLocker Room Guy
1997Academy BoyzBrookfield Player
2000CementHighway Patrol Officer #1
2002WishcraftShaun
2003King of the AntsSean Crawley
2004King of the Ants: Behind the Scenes Himself Video documentary short
2006Art School ConfidentialMikey
2007DaydreamerShane Marcell
2007In the WallChristopherShort film
2008Prairie FeverSheriff Logan
2011Holiday EngagementJason King
2013A Voice in the DarkAlan
2014Blind PassDr. Michael Roselli
2014RunawayDetective Jason Lansing
2020The WillJake Spear
2023Suitable FleshSean Crawley Continuation of role from King of Ants

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1992Michael DarlingGuest; Episode "Gunplay: The Last Day in the Life of Brian Darling"
1990–1993One Life to LiveJoey BuchananContract role
1998RodneyGuest; Episode "Foul Play"
1998Unhappily Ever AfterMike BaxterGuest; Episode "Triple Play"
1998Touched by an AngelHaroldGuest; Episode "Beautiful Dreamer"
1998The '70s ShowDestroyGuest; Episode "The Keg"
2000Opposite SexRob PerryRegular; 8 episodes
2000Touched by an AngelGregGuest; Episode "Legacy"
2001The PracticeBenjamin SmithGuest; Episode "Home of the Brave"
2001–2002That's LifeRick DanielGuest; Episodes "Oh, Baby!" and "Baum's Thesis"
2002The DistrictGregGuest; Episode "The Second Man"
2010Private PracticeColin BowmanGuest; Episode "Best Laid Plans"
2010UndercoversCol. Joseph Korman Guest; Episode "Crashed"
2010CIA AgentGuest; Episode "Deliverance"
2011Rizzoli & IslesJim Tolliver Guest; Episode "Living Proof"
2011Harry's LawJeremy Preston Guest; Episode "Hosanna Roseanna"
2011–201390210Patrick WesthillRecurring; 7 episodes
2012HouseSimon LawsonGuest; Episode "The C-Word"[2]
2012CastleSimon WestportGuest; Episode "The Final Frontier"
2014The ExesEd StevensGuest; Episode "Bachelor Party"
2014–2015State of Affairs Nick VeraRecurring[3]
2014–2015The Young and the RestlessDet. Mark HardingRecurring[4]
2015Criminal MindsCongressman Benjamin TroyEpisode: "Rock Creek Park"
2016The Bold and the BeautifulDr. HaydenGuest; 1 episode (March 3, 2016)
2017GrimmLt. Grossante2 episodes
2017LuciferBen RiversGuest; Episode "Mr. & Mrs. Mazikeen Smith"
2017SEAL TeamPete GreenEpisode "The Spinning Wheel"
2024NCISEric Webb (Former NCIS Agent now CIA)Guest; Episode "Lifeline"

Video games

YearTitleRoleNote
2017Hidden AgendaSergeant Noah RiggsVoice
2022Horizon: Forbidden WestFashavVoice

Notes and References

  1. Web site: One Life To Live Where Are They Now: Chris McKenna. (Video Included.). March 20, 2012.
  2. Web site: Ex-One Life To Live's Chris McKenna On House. April 17, 2012.
  3. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Chris McKenna Talks His Time on Y&R, B&B, OLTL and The Future!. Michael. Thomas.
  4. Web site: Soap Vet Chris McKenna Reveals Family Was In A Terrible Car Accident. December 2, 2019.