Chris Potter
Christopher Jay Potter (born August 23, 1960 in Toronto , Ontario ) is a Canadian television actor .
life and career
Chris Potter was born as the eldest child of Ron and Judith Potter. He has two siblings. In high school , Potter was already a successful athlete and planned to pursue a professional career, but his father advised against it. He later dropped out of college to become a rock musician , but then discovered his love for the theater. He earned his living as a worker on an oil rig , as a car salesman and finally as an insurance broker in his father's company.
Potter came to television in 1990. After several advertising appearances and a first real television role in Material World , he finally achieved his breakthrough with the role of Shaolin cop Peter Caine in the series Kung Fu - In the Sign of the Dragon . Since then, he has played roles in several television series and movies and for some episodes of Silk Stalkings directed out. For his role in the series Sex Traffic , he was nominated for best supporting actor for the Gemini Award (Canadian film award). In addition, the film was made available for election in 13 other categories.
Potter had his first role in a movie in 2005 in The Babynator alongside Vin Diesel .
In addition to his activity as an actor, he recorded the CD "Tourmaline". He is also a member of the "All Stars Hockey Team", which works for charitable purposes.
Chris Potter lives near Toronto with his wife Karen, whom he married in 1988, and their four children.
Filmography (selection)
- 1988: War of the Worlds ( War of the Worlds , TV series, Episode 1x02)
- 1990–1992: Top Cops (TV series, 6 episodes)
- 1992–1996: X-Men (cartoon series, 62 episodes)
- 1993–1997: Kung Fu - In the sign of the dragon ( Kung Fu: The Legend Continues , TV series, 83 episodes)
- 1996–1999: Palm Beach Duo ( Silk Starlkings , TV series, 66 episodes)
- 1999: Outer Limits - The Unknown Dimension ( The Outer Limits , TV series, episode 5x19)
- 2000: Will & Grace (TV series, episode 2x16)
- 2000–2001: Queer as Folk (TV series, 19 episodes)
- 2001: Arachnid
- 2001: A Touch of Heaven ( Touched by an Angel , TV series, episode 8x10)
- 2003: Andromeda (TV series, episode 3x14)
- 2003: Prisoners of Time ( A Wrinkle In Time , TV movie)
- 2003: Rush of Fear
- 2003–2005: Wild Card (TV series, 36 episodes)
- 2004: Sex Traffic (TV movie)
- 2004–2006: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series, episodes 5x25, 7x15)
- 2005: The Pacifier (The Pacifier)
- 2005: One Tree Hill (TV series, episode 2x19)
- 2006: Thrill of the Kill (TV movie)
- 2007: Shadow of Passion ( The Young and the Restless , TV series 12 episodes)
- 2007: Superstorm - Hurricane Out of Control ( Superstorm , TV series, 3 episodes)
- since 2007: Heartland - Paradise for Horses ( Heartland , TV series)
- 2008: The Good Witch (TV movie)
- 2009: The Good Witch's Garden (TV movie)
- 2010: The Stepsoon (TV movie)
- 2010: Cassie ( The Good Witch's Gift , Movie made for TV)
- 2011: Love Wins (A Warrior's Heart)
- 2011: Cassie ( The Good Witch's Family , TV movie)
- 2012: The Good Witch's Charm (TV movie)
- 2013: The Good Witch's Destiny (TV movie)
Directorial work
- Palm Beach Duo (episodes 7x22, episodes 8x6, 8x14)
- Heartland (episodes 3x14, 4x15 / 16, 5x13 / 14, 6x13 / 14, 7x7 / 8, 8x7 / 8, 9x5 / 6, 10x7 / 8, 11x7 / 8, 12x1 / 2, 13x7 / 8)
Prices
- 2001: New York Film Festival for best leading actor in the drama Rocket Red's Glare (role: Tom Young)
Web links
- Chris Potter in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Potter, Chris |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Potter, Christopher Jay (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 23rd August 1960 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Toronto , Canada |