Chris Wood (Actor) Biography
The Missouri born actor Chris Wood is popularly known for his character as Mon-el in one of the CW’s Supergirl, as Malachai Parker in the sixth season of The Vampire Diaries. Moreover, he played the character Adam Weaver in the CW’s The Carrie Diaries in 2013
Chris is a 2010 graduate of Elon University in Elon, North Carolina, from where he earned a Bachelors’s degree in Fine Arts in Music Theater. He has known American actor Grant Gustin since college. He has also appeared in other notable productions like the CW superhero series Supergirl from 2016 to 2018 as Mon-El and Containment, a CW television series, as Atlanta police officer Jake Riley.
Chris Wood Vampire Diaries
Kai Parker
Wood had a recurring role on season six of The Vampire Diaries television series, appearing as Malachai “Kai” Parker. He also had a guest appearance on the series in the eighth and final season.
Chris Wood The Carrie Diaries
The Carrie Diaries producers announced the involvement of Wood in the series’ second season in September 2013. He appeared as Adam Weaver. Wood appeared in more than 4 episodes. Likewise, he cast alongside voice-over narrator of the series AnnaSophia Robb, Freema Agyeman, Matt Letscher, Austin Butler.
Chris Wood Containment
In the 2016 CW drama series Containment, Chris had a starring role as officer Jake Riley. To prepare for the role, he had to gain 30 pounds. The series follows an epidemic that breaks out in Atlanta, leaving a section of the city cordoned off under quarantine and those stuck on the inside fighting for their lives.
Chris Wood Supergirl
Chris got another role on yet another CW production, Supergirl, in July 2016 on a series of regular characters. He played the role Mon-El on the second season of the television series. Mon-El is Kara’s (Melissa Benoist) alien love interest, a newcomer to Earth who struggles to get the many human customs. His role, however, lasted two seasons as in season three Mon-El goes off to save the world in the future.
Chris Wood Age
Christopher Charles Wood was born on April 14, 1988, in Dublin, Ohio, the United States of America.
Chris Wood Family
Parents
Wood was born and raised in Dublin, Ohio. His father passed on a while back from an untreated mental condition. From that experience, Wood has been quite outspoken on issues related to mental illnesses and is even an ambassador for Mental Health America.
His work as an ambassador is mainly to create awareness about mental health and advocate for the end of stigma surrounding mental illness. To boost the mental awareness campaign, Chris launched a website “I Don’t Mind” in October 2017. It works to put a stop to the stigma of mental illness.
Chris Wood Girlfriend
Chris’s girlfriend is his fellow co-star on Supergirl, Melissa Benoist. The two began dating in March 2017. They have two dogs namely; Farley and Drift. He has also dated actresses AnnaSophia Robb and Erin Burniston.
Chris Wood Gay
The Carrie Diaries actor is straight. He has however had an on-screen kissing moment with Ian Somerhalder while they appeared on The Vampire Diaries. Off-screen, Chris is in a relationship with Melissa Benoist.
Chris Wood Body Measurements
Height: 6 feet ( 183 cm).
Weight: 78 kg ( 172 Ibs).
Shoe Size: Not Available.
Body Shape: Not Available.
Hair Colour: Dark brown.
Chris Wood Net worth
The Supergirl actor, Chris Wood has an estimated net worth of $2 million which he has earned through his fruitful career as an actor.
Chris Wood Movies and TV Shows
- 2020 Legacies Kai Parker
- 2017 The Flash Mon-El, Tommy Moran
- 2016–2018 Supergirl Mon-El
- 2016 Comedy Bang! Bang! Perry Daffodil
- 2016 Containment Jake Riley
- 2016 Mercy Street Captain Lance Van Der Berg
- 2014–2015, 2017 The Vampire Diaries Kai Parker
- 2014 Girls Paul
- 2013–2014 The Carrie Diaries Adam Weaver
- 2010 The Magazine Girl Devin
- 2013 Browsers Justin
- 2013 Major Crimes Brandon North
Frequently Asked Questions About Chris Wood
Who is Chris Wood?
The Supergirl star, Christopher Charles Wood is an American actor.
How old is Chris Wood?
Wood is 31 years old, born on April 14, 1988, in Dublin, Ohio, U.S.
How tall is Chris Wood?
Wood stands at a height of 6 feet ( 183 cm).
Is Chris Wood married?
Wood is hitched to his lovely wife Melissa Benoist. The couple tied their knot on Sunday in September 2019 in Ojai, California.
How much is Chris Wood worth?
Wood has an estimated net worth of $2 million U.S dollars.
Is Chris Wood dead or alive?
Wood is still alive and in good health.
are Chris Wood and Melissa Benoist married?
Chris and Melissa got married on September 1, 2019, in Ojai, California.
Is Chris Wood still on Supergirl?
Wood left the show at the end of season 3.
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