Chace Crawford facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chace Crawford
Crawford in 2024
Born	Christopher Chace Crawford (1985-07-18) July 18, 1985 (age 39) Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2006–present
Relatives	Tony Romo (brother-in-law) Candice Crawford (sister)

Christopher Chace Crawford (born July 18, 1985) is an American actor. He is well-known for playing Nate Archibald in the TV show Gossip Girl from 2007 to 2012. He also plays Kevin Moskowitz / The Deep in the popular series The Boys (2019–present) and other shows in that world.

Chace Crawford has also starred in several movies. These include The Covenant (2006), The Haunting of Molly Hartley (2008), Twelve (2011), and What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012). In 2015, he played Billy LeFever in the TV series Blood & Oil.

Chace Crawford's Early Life

Chace Crawford was born in Lubbock, Texas. His father, Chris, is a skin doctor (dermatologist). His mother, Dana, works as a teacher. He has a younger sister named Candice Crawford. She used to be a beauty pageant winner, including Miss Missouri USA.

When Chace was young, his family lived in Bloomington, Minnesota, for four years. He went to Ridgeview Elementary School there. After his father finished his medical training, the family moved back to Texas. They settled in Plano, which is a town near Dallas.

High School and College Years

During his high school years, Chace worked at an Abercrombie & Fitch clothing store. He also did some modeling for Hollister. He finished high school at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas, in 2003.

After high school, Crawford went to Pepperdine University. He studied broadcast journalism and marketing. However, he decided to leave college after a few semesters. He wanted to focus completely on becoming an actor. To earn money during this time, he worked for a while parking cars.

Chace Crawford's Acting Career

Starting Out: Gossip Girl Years (2006-2012)

Crawford at Nintendo's Mario Kart Wii launch party, April 2008

Chace Crawford's first movie role was in 2006. He played Tyler Simms in the horror film The Covenant. In March 2007, he got a big role as Nate Archibald. This was for The CW's popular teen drama series Gossip Girl. This was his first major TV role.

In 2008, Crawford also appeared in the movie Loaded. He then played the main character in the horror film The Haunting of Molly Hartley. The next year, he was in a music video for singer Leona Lewis. He played her boyfriend in the video for her song "I Will Be".

Chace also helped with a public service announcement for Do Something's Teens for Jeans campaign. In 2010, he starred in the movie Twelve. This film was based on a book by Nick McDonell. It first showed at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. He was almost cast in the movie remake of Footloose. He even started practicing for the role, but later left the project.

In 2011, Crawford acted in the movie Peace, Love & Misunderstanding. He starred alongside famous actresses Jane Fonda and Catherine Keener. He played a butcher named Cole who was against war. His character became a love interest for one of the main characters.

In 2012, Crawford appeared in What to Expect When You're Expecting. He worked with stars like Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez. This movie was based on a popular book about pregnancy. Chace played Marco in one of the movie's many stories. His character met an old friend again. They went on an adventure after a surprise pregnancy.

Big Roles: From Movies to The Boys (2013-Present)

Crawford at The CW's upfront presentation, May 2009

In January 2014, Chace Crawford was a guest star on the 100th episode of Glee. He played Biff McIntosh, the new boyfriend of Quinn Fabray. This episode aired in March 2014. In the same month, Crawford got the main role of Cooper Pollard in the comedy film Mountain Men. The movie is about two brothers who don't get along. They go to a mountain to find their missing father. But they get stuck and have to work together to get home.

In April 2014, it was announced that Crawford would play Jacob Martin. This was the main role in the thriller movie Eloise. The film is about four friends who break into an old mental hospital. Jacob wants to get a death certificate for an inheritance. Inside, they discover secrets about their past.

In March 2015, Crawford was cast in the ABC show Blood & Oil. He played the main character, Billy LeFever. The show was canceled after only 10 episodes.

In 2016, Crawford played Arthur Barone in the sports comedy-drama Undrafted. This movie was based on a true story about a promising young baseball player. He also had a small role in the film Rules Don't Apply.

Crawford at South by Southwest in March 2022

In April 2016, Crawford was announced for the comedy film I Do...Until I Don't. He acted alongside Amber Heard and Ed Helms. In March 2017, Crawford joined the cast of the comedy show Casual. He played the recurring role of Byron. That same year, he signed on for the crime movie Riptide and the comedy film All About Nina.

In January 2018, it was announced that Crawford would play Kevin Moskowitz / The Deep. This was for The Boys, an Amazon Studios show based on a comic book. The show has been very popular and renewed for more seasons. In February, he was cast in the movie Charlie Says. He played the role of Tex Watson. In March 2019, Crawford joined Lily Collins in the thriller Inheritance. He also starred in the thriller Nighthawks in the same year.

In August 2021, Crawford was announced to star with Nina Dobrev in the comedy movie Reunion. In December, Crawford lent his voice to the English version of the Japanese animated movie Belle. It was released in January 2022. In February 2022, it was announced that Crawford would help create a football drama show for Showtime. He is working with former football player Tony Romo, who is also his brother-in-law. In March 2022, Crawford returned to voice his character, The Deep, in an episode of The Boys Presents: Diabolical, an animated spin-off of The Boys.

Chace Crawford's Personal Life

When Gossip Girl first started in 2007, Chace Crawford shared an apartment with his co-star Ed Westwick. They lived in Chelsea, Manhattan. In July 2009, Crawford moved out and rented an apartment in the Wall Street area.

Chace Crawford's brother-in-law is Tony Romo. Tony Romo is a famous former quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys football team. Chace Crawford also practices a type of meditation called Transcendental Meditation.

Chace Crawford's Movies and TV Shows

Movies

TV Shows

Web Series

• Vought News Network: Seven on 7 with Cameron Coleman (2021), as Kevin Moskowitz / The Deep

Awards and Nominations

See Also

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