Chris Hollins

Birth Name:

Christopher Jonathan Hollins

Birth Place:

Bromley, Kent, England

Profession

Actor

Is a supporter of the children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent and an ambassador for the Gold Challenge
Attended Durham University and Oxford University, where he played cricket
Is the son of John Hollins, a footballer for England, and the nephew of David Hollins, a goalkeeper for Newcastle United
Started out as a sports reporter for Channel One TV before joining Sky Sports in 1994
Quote: "Sport is an incredible thing․ It has the ability to excite, unite and some times divide us․ It can give us such wonderful highs and then such incredible lows․"
Best known as the sports correspondent for "Breakfast" and as the winner of season seven of "Strictly Come Dancing․"
Joined BBC News in 1999 and became the host of "Breakfast" in 2005, replacing Rob Bonnet
Has also served as a host for "Watchdog," "Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two," and "Cash in the Celebrity Attic․"
Has covered the 2002 World Cup, the 2010 World Cup, and the 2007 Masters golf tournament

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