Chris Knowings facts for kids
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Chris Knowings
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Known for | Taina Sesame Street |
| Relatives | Christy Knowings (twin sister) |
Chris Knowings is an American actor. He is well-known for playing Lamar Carlos Johnson in the Nickelodeon TV series, Taina. He also played Chris Robinson on the famous children's show Sesame Street. Chris has a twin sister, Christy Knowings, who is also an actress.
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Chris Knowings' Acting Journey
Starting Out
Chris Knowings began his acting career when he was 13 years old. His first big role was in the movie Crooklyn in 1994. In this film by Spike Lee, he played Nate Carmichael, one of the main characters.
TV Roles and Taina
Later, Chris played Lamar Johnson in the Nickelodeon series Taina. This show aired from 2001 to 2002. He also made guest appearances on other TV shows. These included Law & Order, New York Undercover, and 100 Centre Street. In December 2002, he appeared in a commercial for AT&T wireless phones.
Joining Sesame Street
Chris is perhaps most famous for joining the cast of Sesame Street. He started on the show in August 2007, during its 38th season. On Sesame Street, he plays the character Chris Robinson. His work on the show earned him nominations for a Daytime Emmy Award. He was nominated for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series in both 2009 and 2010. Chris has also used his voice for characters on Sesame Street. He was the off-screen narrator for some of the Two-Headed Monster sketches.
What Chris Knowings Has Been In
- Nature Cat (2018–2024) TV Series .... Ronald (Season 2-onwards)
- Kevin Can Wait (2018) TV series .... Omar (1 Episode)
- The Cookie Thief (2015) TV special .... Chris Robinson
- Sesame Street (2007–present) TV series .... Chris Robinson
- LazyTown (5 episodes/2007) TV Series....Pixel
- Generation Jets (2003) TV series .... XL's Brother (voice)
- The Nick Cannon Show (2002) .... Himself
- Taina (2001–2002) .... Lamar Carlos Johnson
- 100 Centre Street (2001) .... Earnest Charles Glass
- Law & Order (2001) .... Student Council President Brian Ander
- New York Undercover (1994) .... Tyndell Jacobs
- Crooklyn (1994) ... Nate Carmichael
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