Chris Messina
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 AwardWinner
- 2014Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2014Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Lead Actor:Nominated
- 2014New American Cinema AwardNominated
- 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