Chris Wood (actor)

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Chris Wood
Profile picture of Wood in 2017
Wood in 2017
Born
Christopher Charles Wood[1]

(1988-04-14) April 14, 1988 (age 33)
Dublin, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materElon University (B.F.A.)
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2019)​
Children1

Christopher Charles Wood[1] (born April 14, 1988[2]) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Kai Parker in the sixth season of the CW's television series The Vampire Diaries in 2014, after previously appearing on The CW's The Carrie Diaries in the role of writer Adam Weaver in 2013. He also starred in the 2016 CW television series Containment in the leading role of Atlanta police officer Jake Riley. From 2016 to 2018, he played Mon-El on the CW superhero series Supergirl. In 2021, Wood voiced He-Man in Masters of the Universe: Revelation.

Early life[]

Wood was born in Dublin, Ohio.[1] He attended Elon University in Elon, North Carolina, where he graduated in 2010, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Music Theater.[3] He has been friends with actor Grant Gustin since college.[4]

Career[]

After graduation, he played Melchior in the 2010-2011 national tour of Spring Awakening.[5] He also played Joe Hardy in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Damn Yankees in 2012.[6] He made his film debut in a made-for-TV movie entitled Browsers in early 2013. In September 2013, producers of The Carrie Diaries announced that Wood would join the show in its second season.[7]

Wood appeared as the recurring role of Malachai Parker on season six of The Vampire Diaries;[8] he returned to the role in a guest appearance in the eighth and final season of The Vampire Diaries.[9] He appeared also in a guest role as Paul, in the episode "Beach House" of Girls.

He was cast in a starring role in the 2016 CW drama series Containment, portraying officer Jake Riley.[10][11] Wood gained 30 pounds for the role.[12] In April 2016, Wood was cast in a role on the second season of the PBS period drama Mercy Street.[13] In July 2016, he was cast as a series regular in the role of Mon-El for the second season of Supergirl,[14][15][16] playing the first live-action adaptation of the DC Comics superhero. He left the series at the end of the third season.[17][18]

In 2020, Wood was cast in the ABC pilot Thirtysomething(else), a potential sequel to critically acclaimed drama Thirtysomething, in which he would have played Leo Steadman, Hope's (Mel Harris) and Michael's (Ken Olin) son.[19]

Personal life[]

Wood is an active ambassador and member of the Board of Directors for Mental Health America and often advocates ending the stigma surrounding mental illness, following his father's death from an untreated condition.[20][21] In October 2017, he launched his mental health awareness campaign “I Don’t Mind” that works to put a stop to the stigma surrounding mental illness.[22]

Wood and his Supergirl co-star Melissa Benoist began dating in 2017, and they announced their engagement on Instagram on February 10, 2019.[23] In early September 2019, the two married.[24] On March 4, 2020, the couple announced on Instagram that they were expecting their first child.[25][26] They announced the birth of their son in September 2020.[27][28]

Filmography[]

Television and film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2010 The Magazine Girl Devin Short film
2013 Browsers Justin Television film
2013 Major Crimes Brandon North Episode: "Poster Boy"
2013–2014 The Carrie Diaries Adam Weaver Recurring role; 6 episodes
2014 Girls Paul Episode: "Beach House"
2014–2015, 2017 The Vampire Diaries Kai Parker Recurring role (season 6); archival footage (season 7); guest star (season 8)[9]
2016 Comedy Bang! Bang! Perry Daffodil Episode: "Tony Hale Wears a Blue Flannel Shirt and Fuchsia Sneakers"
2016 Containment Jake Riley Main role; 13 episodes
2016 Mercy Street Cap. Lance Van Der Berg Episodes: "Balm in Gilead", "The House Guest"
2016–2018, 2020 Supergirl Mon-El Main role (season 2–3); guest (season 5)
2017 The Flash Mon-El / Tommy Moran Episode: "Duet"
2019 Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Blunt-Fan Cameo
2020 Legacies Kai Parker Episodes: "Kai Parker Screwed Us", "You Can't Save Them All"[29]
2021 Masters of the Universe: Revelation Prince Adam / He-Man Main voice role[30]

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2015 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV: Villain The Vampire Diaries Nominated [31]
2017 Teen Choice Awards Choice Action TV Actor Supergirl Nominated [32]
Choice Liplock (with Melissa Benoist) Supergirl Nominated [32]
Choice TV Ship (with Melissa Benoist) Supergirl Nominated [32]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Chris Wood". TV Guide. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  2. ^ "Chris Wood". Hollywood.com. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  3. ^ "Elon University Performing Arts Alumni". Elon University Performing Arts.
  4. ^ Abrams, Natalie (March 20, 2017). "Grant Gustin on Being Back in his element". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 2, 2017. ...But the weirdest person is actually Chris Wood, because we went to Elon University together, we were musical theater majors together, and we were very good friends in school.
  5. ^ "Chris Wood Theatre Credits". Broadway World. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  6. ^ "Christopher Charles Wood Damn Yankees at the Paper Mill Playhouse". Talkin' Broadway.
  7. ^ Masters, Megan. "Carrie Diaries Exclusive: Meet Carrie's Big Season 2 Love -- Should Sebastian Be Worried?". TV Line. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  8. ^ Lee, Ben (July 21, 2014). "Vampire Diaries season 6 casts The Carrie Diaries actor Chris Wood". Digital Spy. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b Gennis, Sadie (February 7, 2017). "The Vampire Diaries: See Photos from Kai's Return". TV Guide. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  10. ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (February 24, 2015). "The CW Casts 'Vampire Diaries' Star Chris Wood in Julie Plec's 'Cordon' Pilot". Variety. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  11. ^ Moore, Debi (February 24, 2015). "Casting Firms up for The CW's Cordon Pilot Including TVD Star Chris Wood". Dread Central. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  12. ^ Lindsay, Benjamin (April 12, 2016). "Why Chris Wood Bulked Up 30 Pounds for 'Containment'". Backstage. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  13. ^ Petski, Denise (April 27, 2016). "'Vampire Diaries' Chris Wood Joins 'Mercy Street'; 'Ray Donovan' Casts Paula Jai Parker". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  14. ^ Ausiello, Michael (July 20, 2016). "Chris Wood Joins Supergirl Season 2 as 'Surprise' Series Regular". TV Line. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  15. ^ Johnston, Rich (July 23, 2016). "That Honking Big Casting Spoiler From Supergirl – Who's In The Pod?". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  16. ^ Byrne, Craig (August 11, 2016). "TCA News: Mon-El Confirmed, Miss Martian & Musical Episode Coming". Kryptonsite.
  17. ^ Swift, Andy (June 19, 2018). "Supergirl's Chris Wood Not Returning for Season 4 — EPs Explain Mon-El's 'Bittersweet' Departure". TVLine. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  18. ^ "Chris Woods Leaving 'Supergirl', Producers Explain Reason Behind Character's 'Bittersweet' Exit". ET Canada.
  19. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 7, 2020). "'Thirtysomething(else)': Chris Wood To Star In ABC Pilot, Sequel To 'Thirtysomething'". Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  20. ^ "Why Chris Wood Wants to Break Down the Stigma of Mental Illness". Media Planet. Archived from the original on May 18, 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  21. ^ "Board of Directors". Mental Health America. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  22. ^ Vargas, Alani. "'Supergirl' Star's Mental Health Campaign "I Don't Mind" Is So Important To Increase Awareness". Elite Daily. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  23. ^ Corriston, Michele (February 10, 2019). "Melissa Benoist Is Engaged to Her Supergirl Costar Chris Wood: 'It Will Always Be Yes'". People. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  24. ^ Guglielmi, Jodi. "Supergirl Costars Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood Are Married: Reports". People. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  25. ^ "Chris Wood on Instagram: "The photo is a joke but the news is real...!!!