Chris King facts for kids

Chris or Christopher King is a name shared by many different people! It's a common name, so you might find a few famous individuals who have made their mark in various fields like sports, entertainment, and even politics. Let's explore some of the interesting people named Chris King.

Chris King in Sports

Many people named Chris King have been involved in the world of sports, from playing on the field to calling the games.

Athletes

• Chris King (basketball) was born in 1969. He is an American basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
• Chris King (soccer) was also born in 1969. He is an American soccer player.
• Chris King (rugby league) was born in 1973. He is an Australian player known for rugby league.
• Chris King (footballer) was born in 1980. He is an English footballer.
• Chris King (rugby union) was born in 1981. He is a New Zealand rugby union player.

Sports Officials and Commentators

• Christopher King (umpire) was born in 1944. He is a New Zealand cricket umpire, meaning he officiates cricket matches.
• Chris King (sportscaster) was born in 1987. He is an American sportscaster, which means he reports on sports events.

Chris King in Entertainment

Some Chris Kings have found their careers in acting, music, and even designing video games.

Actors and Musicians

• Chris King (actor) was born in 1956. He is an Australian actor.
• Chris Thomas King was born in 1962. He is an American blues musician and also an actor.
• Chris King (musician) is a guitarist for an American band called This Will Destroy You.

Game Designers

• Chris King (game designer) is a British designer and producer of video games. He helps create the games you might play!

Other Notable Chris Kings

• Christopher J. King was born in 1976. He is an American politician who serves as a state representative for Pennsylvania. This means he helps make laws for his state.
• Chris King (philatelist) was born in 1948. He is a British philatelist. A philatelist is someone who studies and collects postage stamps.

Fictional Characters

• Christopher "Chris" King is a character from the DC Comics universe. He appeared in the 1980s series of "Dial H for Hero."

See also

• Christine King is a British historian and university administrator.