Christopher Maher facts for kids

Christopher Maher (born as Maher Boutros; born 1955) is an American actor who has appeared in many films and TV shows. He is also a talented chef.

About Christopher Maher

Christopher Maher was born in Alexandria, Egypt. In the 1960s, his family moved to Toronto, Canada. He first started studying to become a doctor at the University of Toronto. However, he soon realized his true passion was acting and changed his studies. In 1978, he moved to New York City to learn more about acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre.

His first big acting job was a year-long role on the TV show Another World. He played a character named Colonel Hashim.

Why Christopher Changed His Name

In 1982, Christopher moved to Los Angeles to act in movies. He decided to change his name from Maher Boutros to Christopher Maher. He explained that he was often given roles that were not very interesting or fair to people from his background. He wanted to play different kinds of characters.

Acting Roles

Christopher Maher has acted in many popular TV shows and movies. You might have seen him in shows like Taxi, Hill Street Blues, Law and Order, The West Wing, 24, and NCIS. He also starred in the movie Olive with actress Gena Rowlands.

Christopher as a Chef

Besides acting, Christopher Maher is also a very skilled chef. He was even recognized by the James Beard Foundation. This foundation celebrates amazing chefs in America. Christopher has cooked at the famous Beard House in New York City.

Today, he runs a cooking school called "Cooking Studio Taos" in Taos, New Mexico. He also has a business that sells natural and organic food products. These products are named "Caleb&Milo" after his two sons. You can find his food products in health food stores and other special food markets.

Film and TV Appearances

Christopher Maher has been in many films and television shows. Here are some of them: