Chris Conner


Biography

Starting out as a child actor, Chris Conner's career took off when he was 12 years old. Conner's early acting career was mostly founded on his roles in various television comedies, such as "Shasta Mcnasty" (UPN, 1999-2000) and "The West Wing" (NBC, 1999-2006). He also appeared in the TV movie "Judgment Day" (HBO, 1999-2000). He also appeared in various films, such as the dramatic come...

Biography

Starting out as a child actor, Chris Conner's career took off when he was 12 years old. Conner's early acting career was mostly founded on his roles in various television comedies, such as "Shasta Mcnasty" (UPN, 1999-2000) and "The West Wing" (NBC, 1999-2006). He also appeared in the TV movie "Judgment Day" (HBO, 1999-2000). He also appeared in various films, such as the dramatic comedy "Playing By Heart" (1998) with Gillian Anderson. Conner also contributed music to the comedy "Surrender" (1987) with Sally Field. In the early 2000s, he shifted his entertainment career towards more dramatic roles, appearing on "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC, 2004-), "House" (Fox, 2004-2012) and "Numb3rs" (CBS, 2004-2010). He also appeared in "The Closer" (TNT, 2004-2011) and "Bones" (Fox, 2005-). During these years, he additionally appeared in film, receiving a role in "Gods and Generals" (2003) with Jeff Daniels. More recently, he tackled roles on "Burn Notice" (2006-2013), "The Mentalist" (CBS, 2008-2015) and "Rizzoli & Isles" (TNT, 2009-16). He also was featured in the TV movie "Remember Sunday" (ABC, 2012-13). Conner also used his acting skills in films like the Tyler Mane horror sequel "Halloween 2" (2009) and "Walk of Shame" (2014). Most recently, Conner acted on "American Crime Story" (FX, 2015-).

Life Events

1995

Made his screen-acting debut in the musical dramedy "Teenage Tupelo"

1998

Appeared alongside Gillian Anderson in "Playing By Heart"

1999

Appeared in the TV movie "Judgment Day"

2003

Appeared alongside Jeff Daniels in "Gods and Generals"

2005

Had the recurring role of Oliver Laurier on "Bones"

2006

Had a guest spot on "Grey's Anatomy"

2007

Appeared on an episode of "Numb3rs"

2010

Guested on "House"

2010

Was featured on an episode of "Burn Notice"

2012

Was featured in the TV movie "Remember Sunday"

2015

Appeared on an episode of "The Mentalist"

2015

Played Mark Talbot on "Rizzoli & Isles"

2016

Played attorney Jeffrey Toobin on "American Crime Story"

2018

Co-starred as Poe, the proprieter of an Edgar Allen Poe-themed hotel, on Netflix sci-fi series "Altered Carbon"

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