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Chris Perfetti Biography

Birth Name:Chris Perfetti

Birth Place:Rochester, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from SUNY Purchase College with a degree in Acting
  • Won a Theater World Award for Best Debut Performance for his role as Charlie in "Sons of the Prophet․"
  • Started out as a stage actor, appearing in regional productions of shows like "A Christmas Carol," "Love in the Time of Channukah," and "Faustus․"
  • Quote: "(On art programs being cut): "It's more than an economic issue; the arts have never had the funding they deserve․․․When we hold a mirror up to the world we ignite conversation, love, understanding, and give meaning to humanity․""
  • Quote: "(On humor in "Sons of the Prophet"): "Just the profundity of the tragedy makes people laugh․․․that's just how we deal with things as an audience when we empathize, we laugh to keep us from crying․ Or we laugh because we can see ourselves there․""
  • Made his professional stage debut in the role of Charles in the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of "Sons of the Prophet․"
  • Best known for his role as Fletch in "Crossbones" and as Cody in "Next Caller․"

Awards

  • 2022HCA Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy: nominated
  • 2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2023Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2023Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2023OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2023Peabody Award-Entertainment: winner
  • 2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2024Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2025Jury Award-Outstanding Comedy Ensemble: winner
  • 2025Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries and Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2026Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2026Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture made for Television: nominated