Chris Pine facts for kids
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Chris Pine
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Pine at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con
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Christopher Whitelaw Pine
August 26, 1980 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Education | University of California, Berkeley (BA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
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| Relatives | Anne Gwynne (grandmother) |
Christopher Whitelaw Pine (born August 26, 1980) is an American actor. He is famous for playing James T. Kirk in the Star Trek movies from 2009 to 2016. He also starred as Steve Trevor in the superhero films Wonder Woman (2017) and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020).
Chris Pine first became well-known in romantic comedies. These included The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) and Just My Luck (2006). He has also played Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods (2014). Other notable roles include Jack Ryan in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) and Robert the Bruce in Outlaw King (2018). More recently, he appeared in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023). In 2023, Pine also directed his first movie, Poolman.
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Chris Pine's Early Life and Education
Chris Pine was born on August 26, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. His father, Robert Pine, is an actor known for his role as Sergeant Joseph Getraer in CHiPs. His mother, Gwynne Gilford, was also an actress before becoming a psychotherapist. Chris has an older sister, Katherine, who has also acted. His grandmother, Anne Gwynne, was a famous Hollywood actress.
Pine attended Oakwood School for high school. He then went to the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 2002. He earned a degree in English. While in college, Chris discovered his love for theater. He performed in several plays as part of the UC Berkeley Theater Department.
He also spent a year studying abroad at the University of Leeds in England. After college, he continued his acting training at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.
Chris Pine's Acting Career Highlights
Starting Out: Early Acting Roles (2003–2008)
Chris Pine's first acting job was in a 2003 episode of the TV show ER. That same year, he also appeared in The Guardian and CSI: Miami.
In 2004, he starred in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. He played Nicholas Devereaux, the love interest of Anne Hathaway's character. In 2006, Pine played Jake Hardin in the romantic comedy Just My Luck, opposite Lindsay Lohan. Later that year, he appeared in the action film Smokin' Aces.
Becoming a Star: Star Trek and Beyond (2009–2016)
In 2007, Chris Pine took on the role of James T. Kirk in the 2009 Star Trek movie. The film was a big success. He later appeared in the action film Unstoppable (2010) with Denzel Washington. In this movie, he played a young train conductor trying to stop a runaway train.
In 2011, Pine was interviewed by William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek series. This interview was for the documentary The Captains.
Pine starred in the romantic comedy This Means War (2012) with Reese Witherspoon. He also voiced the character of Jack Frost in the animated movie Rise of the Guardians. He returned as Captain Kirk in the Star Trek sequel, Star Trek Into Darkness, released in 2013.
In 2014, Pine played Jack Ryan in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. He was the fourth actor to play this character. In 2016, he starred in The Finest Hours, a film about the United States Coast Guard. He also played Toby Howard in Hell or High Water, which received great reviews for his performance. Pine reprised his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek Beyond (2016).
Superhero Roles and Directing (2017–Present)
In 2015, Chris Pine was cast as Steve Trevor in the superhero film Wonder Woman, starring alongside Gal Gadot. The movie was released in 2017 and was very popular. He also continued his voice work in the animated series SuperMansion.
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In 2018, Pine appeared in the fantasy film A Wrinkle in Time. He also starred as Robert the Bruce in the historical drama Outlaw King, released on Netflix. That same year, he voiced a version of Peter Parker / Spider-Man in the animated movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
In 2019, Pine starred in the TV drama I Am the Night. He also helped produce the show. In 2020, he returned as Steve Trevor in the Wonder Woman sequel, Wonder Woman 1984. He also starred in and produced the spy thriller All the Old Knives (2022).
Pine appeared in the psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling in 2022. In 2023, he starred in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, a movie based on the popular role-playing game. Chris Pine made his debut as a director with the film Poolman (2023), where he also played the main character.
Chris Pine's Personal Life
Chris Pine has been in relationships with models and actresses. He was with South African model Dominique Piek from 2011 to 2013. He was also in a relationship with British actress Annabelle Wallis from 2018 to 2022.
Chris Pine has shared his thoughts on religion, saying he has a "spiritual outlook" but is "probably agnostic" rather than religious.
He has also spoken about his political views, describing himself as a "left-leaning liberal". During the 2016 presidential campaign, Pine and his Star Trek co-stars supported a movement called Trek Against Trump. In 2020, he supported Joe Biden's presidential campaign.
Film Roles
- 2004: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement as Nicholas Devereaux
- 2006: Just My Luck as Jake Hardin
- 2009: Star Trek as James T. Kirk
- 2010: Unstoppable as Will Colson
- 2012: This Means War as Franklin "FDR" Foster
- 2012: Rise of the Guardians as Jack Frost (voice role)
- 2013: Star Trek Into Darkness as James T. Kirk
- 2014: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit as Jack Ryan
- 2014: Into the Woods as Cinderella's Prince
- 2016: The Finest Hours as Bernie Webber
- 2016: Hell or High Water as Toby Howard
- 2016: Star Trek Beyond as James T. Kirk
- 2017: Wonder Woman as Steve Trevor
- 2018: A Wrinkle in Time as Dr. Alexander Murry
- 2018: Outlaw King as Robert the Bruce
- 2018: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse as Peter Parker / Spider-Man (voice role)
- 2020: Wonder Woman 1984 as Steve Trevor
- 2022: The Contractor as James Harper
- 2022: All the Old Knives as Henry Pelham
- 2022: Don't Worry Darling as Frank
- 2023: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves as Edgin Darvis
- 2023: Poolman as Darren Barrenman (also director)
- 2023: Wish as King Magnifico (voice role)
Television Roles
- 2003: ER as Levine
- 2003: CSI: Miami as Tommy Chandler
- 2006: Surrender, Dorothy (Television film) as Shawn Best
- 2015–2018: SuperMansion as Dr. Devizo / Robo-Dino (voice role)
- 2019: I Am the Night as Jay Singletary
Awards and Nominations
Chris Pine has received various awards and nominations for his acting. These include nominations for his voice work and wins for his stage performances.
Images for kids
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Chris Pine at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con
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Pine attending a screening of Star Trek in 2009
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Pine at the Australian premiere of Star Trek Into Darkness in 2013
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Pine attending the premiere of Outlaw King at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival
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With Gal Gadot at 2018 San Diego ComicCon
See also
In Spanish: Chris Pine para niños
