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 54) 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 a well-known American actor. He has starred in many movies and TV shows. You might know him best as Robin in the Batman Forever and Batman & Robin movies. He also played Special Agent G. Callen in the popular TV series NCIS: Los Angeles for many years.

Early Life and Education

Chris O'Donnell was born in Winnetka, Illinois, a suburb of 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.

After high school, Chris attended Boston College. He studied marketing and earned his degree in 1992. Even before college, he started modeling at age 13. This helped him feel comfortable in front of cameras. He also appeared in many commercials.

Acting Career Highlights

Chris O'Donnell began his acting career early. As a teenager, he appeared in commercials for popular snacks like Cap'n Crunch cereal. He even served NBA star Michael Jordan in a McDonald's commercial!

First Big Roles

In 1986, Chris had a small role in the TV series Jack and Mike. In the early 1990s, he started getting bigger movie parts. He appeared in Men Don't Leave (1990) and Fried Green Tomatoes (1991).

His roles in School Ties (1992) and Scent of a Woman (1992) made him famous. In Scent of a Woman, he acted alongside Al Pacino. Chris was even nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance. He also won an award for Most Promising Actor.

Becoming Robin

Chris continued to star in movies like The Three Musketeers (1993) and Circle of Friends (1995). A very important role came in 1995 when he played Robin in Batman Forever. Many actors wanted this role, but Chris was chosen.

He played Robin again in the 1997 movie Batman & Robin. While this movie made a lot of money, some critics did not like it. Chris later said he felt the movie did not turn out as well as hoped.

From Movies to TV Star

After his time as Robin, Chris appeared in other films like Cookie's Fortune (1999) and Vertical Limit (2000). After a short break, he returned to acting in 2004 with the movie Kinsey. He also made a guest appearance on the TV show Two and a Half Men.

In 2005, Chris took a lead role in the TV series Head Cases. He also played veterinarian Finn Dandridge in the medical drama Grey's Anatomy.

Chris O'Donnell and Mark Harmon filming NCIS: Los Angeles in 2009.

Chris starred in the miniseries The Company in 2007. He played a CIA officer. In 2008, he appeared in Kit Kittredge: An American Girl and Max Payne.

His most famous TV role began in 2009. Chris starred as Special Agent G. Callen in NCIS: Los Angeles. This show was a spin-off from the popular NCIS series. He played this character for 14 seasons until the show ended in May 2023. His character, G. Callen, is known for being able to change his identity to go undercover.

In 2010, Chris also appeared in the family movie Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore.

Personal Life

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

Film and TV Roles

Chris O'Donnell has had many roles in both movies and television shows.

Film

Television

See also

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