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Chris Messina Biography
Birth Name:Chris Messina
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Writer
Fast Facts
- Appeared on Variety's Ten Actors to Watch list in 2007
- Won the 2011 CinEuphoria Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Has two children, Milo and Giovanni, with producer Jennifer Todd
- His first on-screen debut came in the 1998 film "Rounders․"
- His acting career began in off-Broadway performances
- Best known for portraying the character Chris Sanchez on the series "Damages․"
- Lived with fellow actor George Katt while they attended New York University
Awards
- 2011CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actor - International Competition: winner
- 2012ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
- 2012Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor: nominated
- 2012PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
- 2012SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
- 2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
- 2013COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
- 2013Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
- 2013Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
- 2014Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2014Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
- 2014New American Cinema Award-: nominated
- 2015Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2016Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
- 2019Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2019OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
- 2023HCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated