Chris O'Donnell facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chris O'Donnell
O'Donnell at the premiere of Max Payne in 2008
Born	Christopher Eugene O'Donnell (1970-06-26) June 26, 1970 (age 55) Winnetka, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater	Boston College (BS)
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1986–present
Spouse(s)	Caroline Fentress ​ (m. 1997)​
Children	5

Christopher Eugene O'Donnell (born June 26, 1970) is an American actor. He started acting in commercials as a teenager. His first movie was Men Don't Leave in 1990. He became well-known for his role in Scent of a Woman in 1992. For this role, he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

O'Donnell also played Robin in the superhero movies Batman Forever (1995) and Batman & Robin (1997). From 2009 to 2023, he starred as G. Callen in the popular TV show NCIS: Los Angeles. He also appears in the ABC series 9-1-1: Nashville.

About Chris O'Donnell's Early Life

Chris O'Donnell was born in Winnetka, Illinois, near Chicago. He is the youngest of seven children. His family raised him in the Catholic faith. He went to Catholic schools and graduated from Loyola Academy in 1988.

Chris then attended Boston College. He earned a degree in marketing in 1992. He started modeling when he was 13 years old. This helped him feel comfortable in front of cameras. He also appeared in many commercials before becoming a movie star.

Chris O'Donnell's Acting Career

Chris O'Donnell began his career by appearing in commercials. He advertised cereals like Cap'n Crunch and Fruit Roll-Ups. He even appeared in a McDonald's commercial with basketball legend Michael Jordan.

Early Roles and Breakthrough Films

In 1986, Chris had a role in the TV series Jack and Mike. In the early 1990s, he appeared in several movies. These included Men Don't Leave (1990) with Jessica Lange. He also starred in Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) and School Ties (1992).

His big breakthrough came with Scent of a Woman (1992). He acted alongside Al Pacino in this film. For his performance, Chris was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. He also won a Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actor.

Becoming a Superhero: Robin

After appearing in Blue Sky (1994), Chris starred in Circle of Friends (1995). He also appeared in Mad Love (1995) with Drew Barrymore.

Chris O'Donnell became widely known for playing Dick Grayson / Robin. He took on this role in Batman Forever (1995). Many actors were considered for the part of Robin. These included Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon. Chris was chosen for the role. He later played Robin again in Batman & Robin (1997).

Later Films and TV Success

In 1996, Chris starred in The Chamber. After Batman & Robin, he took a short break from movies. He turned down a role in Men in Black. He felt it was too similar to his Robin character.

He returned to films with Cookie's Fortune (1999) and The Bachelor (1999). Vertical Limit (2000) was also a successful movie for him. In 2004, he appeared in the film Kinsey. He also had a guest role on the TV show Two and a Half Men.

Chris O'Donnell and Mark Harmon filming in 2009

In 2005, Chris had a lead role in the TV series Head Cases. He then played veterinarian Finn Dandridge on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy. In 2007, he starred in the TNT miniseries The Company. He played a CIA officer named Jack McAuliffe.

In 2008, Chris appeared in Kit Kittredge: An American Girl. He played Jack Kittredge, the main character's father. He also had a role in Max Payne.

Starring in NCIS: Los Angeles

From 2009 to 2023, Chris O'Donnell starred in NCIS: Los Angeles. This show is a spin-off of the popular series NCIS. He played G. Callen, a special agent in charge of a team in Los Angeles. His character, G. Callen, is known for being able to change his identity to go undercover.

In 2010, Chris also appeared in the movie Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore. He currently has a main role as Don Sharpe in the ABC series 9-1-1: Nashville.

Chris O'Donnell's Personal Life

Chris O'Donnell married Caroline Fentress in April 1997. They were married at St. Patrick Church in Washington, D.C.. Chris and Caroline have five children together.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

See also

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