Chris Wood Biography

Fast Facts

• As a young child, aspired to be a surgeon before realizing his passion for musical theater
• First time acting was in a local children's theater's production of Pied Piper when he was 7 years old
• Performed in numerous musicals and plays during high school, including the lead roles of Ren in Footloose and Danny in Grease
• Starred in the titular role in Elon University's stage production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in 2008
• In 2010, performed as Melchior in a national stage tour of Spring Awakening
• Played the role of Joe Hardy in a Paper Mill Playhouse production of Damn Yankees in 2010
• In 2015, was named on Variety's list of 10 TV Actors to Watch
• Is an advocate of mental-health awareness