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Christopher Showerman
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Christopher Clare Showerman
June 24, 1971 Stockbridge, Michigan, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor, producer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Christopher Showerman is an American actor. He was born on June 24, 1971. He is most famous for playing George in the movie George of the Jungle 2 (2003).
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About Christopher Showerman
Early Life and First Roles
Christopher Showerman was born in Jackson, Michigan, on June 24, 1971. He grew up in Stockbridge, Michigan, and went to Stockbridge High School. His family has Dutch roots.
After studying music at Michigan State University, Christopher decided to become an actor. He started with small parts in movies like Starship Troopers (1997) and Best in Show (2000). His first main role was in the movie Dumped (2000).
Becoming George of the Jungle
Christopher got his big chance in 2003. He was chosen to play George in George of the Jungle 2. This movie was a sequel, meaning it continued the story of the first George of the Jungle film. The first movie's star, Brendan Fraser, did not return for the sequel. So, Christopher Showerman took on the role of the jungle hero. This movie was released straight to video, not in movie theaters.
Christopher's Acting Career
Christopher Showerman has acted in many films and television shows. Some of his movies include Sea of Fear, Idol, and Big Game. He also appeared in Radio America, which he helped write, produce, and direct.
On television, he has been in popular shows like The OC and CSI Miami. He also had roles in Supergirl and Scorpion.
Behind the Scenes: Producing Films
In 2006, Christopher Showerman started his own film company called Shorris Film. He created it with Clint Morris. Their first movie was a western called Between the Sand and the Sky. His company also produced Radio America, a film where Christopher was an actor, director, and writer. In 2012, Shorris Film also helped make a movie called Bristled: The Howl Chronicles.
Selected Film Roles
Christopher Showerman has played many different characters in films. Here are a few of them:
- 2000 – Dumped as Strobe Reilly
- 2003 – George of the Jungle 2 as George
- 2006 – Sea of Fear as Derek
- 2009 – The Land That Time Forgot as Stack
- 2015 – Radio America as Simon Weinreib
- 2018 – Encounter as Johnny Brandt
Selected Television Roles
Christopher has also appeared in several TV shows:
- 2004 – The O.C. as Impossibly Hot Fireman
- 2006 – CSI: Miami as Pete Nealy
- 2016 – Supergirl as Tor (3 episodes)
- 2016 – Scorpion as Captain
- 2017 – Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Agent Moore
- 2019–2020 – Truth Be Told as C.O. Walters
Theatre Work
Christopher Showerman has also performed on stage:
- 2019 – The Little Mermaid as King Triton
See also
In Spanish: Christopher Showerman para niños
