Chris Potter Biography

Fast Facts

• Was featured in the 2000 film "Rocket’s Red Glare," which he received a Feature Film Award for Best Actor in a Drama, from the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival
• His on-screen debut came in an episode of the 1988 series "War of the Worlds․"
• While working as a stockbroker in Europe and Canada, he performed in local theater productions and caught the eye of Canadian actress Martha Henry, who casted him in a Canadian production of "Biloxi Blues․"
• Made his major acting debut in a Toronto production of "Biloxi Blues․"
• Quote: "I'm one of those people who everyone recognizes but no one knows my name․ People always come up to me and are like, 'Hey, you're that guy, you're um ․․․ Hey, honey come over here․ Who is this guy?'"
• Quote: "You have to give your kids responsibility․ You will handicap them if you make it too easy․"
• After receiving a contract from Warner Brothers in 1992, he made his TV debut on "Kung Fu: The Legend Continues," gaining audiences in both Canada and the U․S
• In 2007 he joined the cast of "The Young and the Restless" as a recurring role, leaving one year later after being written out of the show in early 2008
• Cites "Kung Fu" co-star David Carradine as his acting mentor
• Loves to play the drums and has a love for rock and roll, resulting in leaving college and wanting to start a career as a rock musician
• He was very successful in sports while attending Oakridge Secondary School, wanting to pursue a professional career as an athlete