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 well-known 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 famous for his roles in romantic comedies. These included The Princess Diaries 2 (2004) and Just My Luck (2006). He has played many different characters, such as Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods (2014). He was also Jack Ryan in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) and Robert the Bruce in Outlaw King (2018). Other notable films include Unstoppable (2010) and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023). In 2023, Pine also directed his first movie, Poolman.
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Early Life and Education
Where Chris Pine Grew Up
Chris Pine was born on August 26, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. His family has a history in acting. His father, Robert Pine, is an actor known for the TV show CHiPs. His mother, Gwynne Gilford, was also an actress before becoming a therapist. Chris has an older sister, Katherine, who has also acted.
His grandmother, Anne Gwynne, was a famous actress in old Hollywood movies. His grandfather, Max M. Gilford, was a lawyer who led the Hollywood Bar Association.
Chris Pine's School Days
Pine went to the Oakwood School for high school. He later graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 2002. He earned a degree in English. While in college, Chris discovered his love for theater. He performed in plays as part of the UC Berkeley Theater Department.
He also spent a year studying abroad in the United Kingdom at the University of Leeds. After college, he continued to learn about acting as an apprentice at the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
Chris Pine's Acting Career
Starting Out: Early Roles (2003–2008)
Chris Pine's first acting job was in 2003 on the TV show ER. That same year, he appeared in episodes of The Guardian and CSI: Miami.
In 2004, he got a big role in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. He played Nicholas Devereaux, the love interest of Anne Hathaway's character. In 2005, he appeared in an episode of Six Feet Under.
In 2006, Pine starred with Lindsay Lohan in the romantic comedy Just My Luck. He also appeared in the comedy Blind Dating and the action film Smokin' Aces. Chris Pine also performed in plays during this time, earning good reviews for his stage work.
Becoming a Star: Star Trek and Beyond (2009–2016)
In 2007, Chris Pine chose to play James T. Kirk in the 2009 Star Trek movie. This role made him famous around the world. The movie was very popular with both critics and viewers. He even made a short appearance on Saturday Night Live to promote the film.
In 2009, Pine started working on the action film Unstoppable. It was released in 2010. In this movie, he played a young train conductor. His character helped a veteran engineer, played by Denzel Washington, stop a runaway train. This film further showed his talent as a leading actor.
In 2011, Pine was interviewed by William Shatner for a documentary called The Captains. Shatner was the original Captain Kirk. They talked about Pine's career and what it felt like to take on such a famous role.
Pine starred in the romantic comedy This Means War (2012) with Reese Witherspoon and Tom Hardy. He also lent his voice to the character of Jack Frost in the animated movie Rise of the Guardians. In 2013, he played Kirk again in the sequel, Star Trek Into Darkness.
In 2014, Pine took on another well-known character, Jack Ryan, in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. He was the fourth actor to play this CIA analyst. In 2015, he appeared in the Netflix series Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp. He also voiced characters in the animated show SuperMansion.
In 2016, Pine starred in The Finest Hours, a film about the United States Coast Guard. He also received praise for his role in Hell or High Water. He played Kirk for the third time in Star Trek Beyond, which came out in July 2016. That same year, he sang a duet with Barbra Streisand on her album Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway.
Superhero Roles and Recent Work (2017–Present)
In 2015, Chris Pine was cast as Steve Trevor in the superhero film Wonder Woman. He starred opposite Gal Gadot. The movie was released in June 2017 and received very good reviews. He also continued his voice work in SuperMansion and appeared in Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later.
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In 2018, Pine played Dr. Alexander Murry in the fantasy film A Wrinkle in Time. He also starred as Robert the Bruce in Outlaw King, which was released on Netflix. Pine also voiced a version of Spider-Man (Peter Parker) 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. This movie was released in December 2020.
Pine continued to be busy in 2022. He starred in the action-thriller The Contractor and the psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling. In 2023, he starred in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, a movie based on the popular role-playing game.
In 2023, Chris Pine made his debut as a director with the movie Poolman. He also starred as the main character in the film.
Personal Life
Chris Pine has been in relationships with models and actresses. He was with South African model Karrin Capra from 2011 to 2013. He was also in a relationship with British actress Annabelle Wallis from 2018 to 2022.
Pine has shared his thoughts on religion, saying he has a "spiritual outlook" but is "probably agnostic". This means he is not sure if God exists or not.
Politics and Activism
Chris Pine has described himself as a "left-leaning liberal" in politics. He has spoken about how he sees both major political parties in the United States.
During the 2016 presidential election, Pine joined other Star Trek actors and directors. They supported a movement called Trek Against Trump, which endorsed Hillary Clinton. In 2020, Pine supported Joe Biden's presidential campaign. He has used his platform to encourage people to vote in elections.
Images for kids
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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
