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Christopher Abbott Biography

Birth Name:Christopher Abbott

Birth Place:Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Has been nominated for a Gotham Award
Made his Broadway debut with his role in "The House of Blue Leaves․"
Trained in acting at the HB Studio
Attended Norwalk Community College
Quote: "I'm still learning how to be an actor in this world․ I just started to realize that there's a way to do it that you're not only just an actor playing parts - you're doing something for yourself, and for other people, that can feel bigger․"
Recognized for his role in the series "Girls․"

Awards

2011Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2013Special Jury Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2015CFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2015CFCA Award-Most Promising Performer: nominated
2015DFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2015Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2015Breakthrough Performer-: winner
2015ICP Award-Best Lead Actor: nominated
2015VVFP Award-Best Actor: nominated
2016Chlotrudis Award-Best Actor: winner
2016Independent Spirit Award-Best Male Lead: nominated
2016Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
2016ICS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2016INOCA-Best Actor: nominated
2017CinEuphoria-Best Actor - International Competition: nominated
2018CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actor - International Competition: nominated
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2020Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
2020Fright Meter Award-Best Actor: nominated
2020Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2020IFJA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2021Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021CCA Super Award-Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie: nominated
2021DFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film: winner
2022Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2022IFJA Award-Best Supporting Performance: nominated
2023Chlotrudis Award-Best Actor: nominated
2024CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2024Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated