Christopher R Ellis
- Actor
Christopher is an American actor born in Pocatello, Idaho. On stage, Christopher has toured nationally in the Broadway production of To Kill a Mockingbird (Aaron Sorkin, dir. Bartlett Sher) and taken on challenging roles in regional theatre such as The Creature in Frankenstein and Lucius in Titus Andronicus. On screen, he’s appeared in acclaimed shows like Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., Empire, The Punisher, The Red Line, and Power Book IV: Force. He has more recently appeard in the independent films The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain, Mouse, and Death of a Brewer.
Known for his commitment to character, Christopher thrives in collaborative environments and values preparation, rehearsal chaos, and the occasional happy accident that makes his performances memorable. He approaches every role with focus, humor, and a quiet panic that it better be good or he'll -- someday -- need to get a real job.
Education: B.A. in Theatre from Idaho State University (2007), Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, earning his M.F.A. in acting from the Hilberry Theatre graduate rep program (2012). Advanced Acting Certificate from the Moscow Art Theatre School in Moscow, Russia (2011).
Known for his commitment to character, Christopher thrives in collaborative environments and values preparation, rehearsal chaos, and the occasional happy accident that makes his performances memorable. He approaches every role with focus, humor, and a quiet panic that it better be good or he'll -- someday -- need to get a real job.
Education: B.A. in Theatre from Idaho State University (2007), Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, earning his M.F.A. in acting from the Hilberry Theatre graduate rep program (2012). Advanced Acting Certificate from the Moscow Art Theatre School in Moscow, Russia (2011).
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