Chris O'Neal explained

Chris O'Neal
Birth Name:Christopher Richard O'Neal
Birth Date:April 4, 1994
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2011–present

Christopher Richard O'Neal[1] (born April 4, 1994) is an American actor. He is known for his role in the 2012 Nickelodeon television series How to Rock.

Early life

O'Neal, a resident of Teaneck, New Jersey, attended Teaneck High School, and previously attended Teaneck Community Charter School. He appeared in several commercials and in a Saturday Night Live skit before getting his first recurring role.[2]

Career

O'Neal's first major role was in the 2012 Nickelodeon comedy series How to Rock, playing the role of Kevin Reed,[3] [4] a high school freshman who is the drummer for the band Gravity 5. The same year he also co-hosted the Nickelodeon series, You Gotta See This, with Noah Crawford.[5]

In 2013 O'Neal had a starring role in the 2013 Nickelodeon television film Swindle.[6] [7] [8] In 2016 he was cast in a starring role on the 2017 Netflix drama series Greenhouse Academy.[9]

In 2014 O'Neal released his EP Just getting started.

Filmography

Television and film roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2012How to RockKevin ReedMain role; as Christopher O'Neal
2012You Gotta See ThisHimselfCo-host
2013SwindleBen DupreeTelevision movie
2015Raven's TouchJackFilm
2015K.C. UndercoverRiverEpisode: "All Howl's Eve"
2016Here We Go AgainKevinEpisode: "Second Time Around"
2017–2020Greenhouse AcademyDaniel HaywardMain role
2018Colin in Black & WhiteDwayneEpisode: "Road Trip"
2018, 20205th WardBamMain role

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How to Rock – Press Site – Bios – Christopher O'Neal . January 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215915/http://nickpress-howtorock.com/bios.html . October 4, 2013 . dead . mdy .
  2. Rohan, Virginia. "Teaneck teen actor lands his dream role", The Record, February 2, 2012. Accessed February 3, 2012. "'On set and off, I dance all the time,' says O'Neal, who's actually a senior at Teaneck High School, where he's been in the theater program."
  3. Nickelodeon's New Series 'How To Rock' Premieres Saturday, February 4 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120505191415/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/21/nickelodeons-new-series-how-to-rock-premieres-saturday-february-4/114503/ . dead . May 5, 2012 . Nickelodeon . TV by the Numbers . December 21, 2011 . August 22, 2017.
  4. Web site: Brian. Lowry . Review: 'How to Rock' . Variety . February 2, 2012 . August 22, 2017.
  5. Web site: Lesley Goldberg . Two Spinoffs, Animated Pilot From 'SpongeBob' Scribe Part of Ambitious Nickelodeon Slate . The Hollywood Reporter . August 3, 2012 . August 23, 2017.
  6. Web site: AJ. Marechal . Nick stars set to 'Swindle' . . October 3, 2012 . August 23, 2017.
  7. Erin. Strecker . 'Swindle': Jennette McCurdy, Ariana Grande movie has tweens buzzing . . August 22, 2013 . August 23, 2017.
  8. Nickelodeon's 'Swindle' Takes the Top Spot With Kids and Tweens for the Week, Drawing 4.2 Million Total Viewers . https://web.archive.org/web/20170823210435/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/network-press-releases/nickelodeons-swindle-takes-the-top-spot-with-kids-and-tweens-for-the-week-drawing-4-2-million-total-viewers/ . dead . August 23, 2017 . Nickelodeon . TV by the Numbers . August 27, 2013 . August 23, 2017.
  9. Web site: Oriana. Schwindt . Netflix Renews Chelsea Handler's 'Chelsea,' 'Lady Dynamite' and Casts Jennifer Garner as a Llama . . July 27, 2016 . May 21, 2017.