Chris Potter


Actor

About

Also Known As
Christopher Jay Potter
Birth Place
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Born
August 23, 1960

Family & Companions

Karen Potter
Wife
Former teacher. Was Potter's high school sweetheart.

Biography

Life Events

1978

Was front man for the band Licks

1987

Joined amateur acting group performing at Port Stanley Summer Festival

1987

Had lead role in stage musical "The Judgment of Slippery Jack"

2000

Guest-starred as Will's ex-boyfriend Michael on the NBC sitcom "Will & Grace"

2000

Had a recurring role on Showtime's "Queer as Folk"

2005

Starred as Capt. Bill Fawcett in "The Pacifier" opposite Vin Diesel

Family

Ron Potter
Father
Businessman, former professional football player. Was executive with London Life Insurance Company; had played Canadian football with the Toronto Argonauts.
Judith Potter
Mother
Lawyer. At age 16 won the Canadian Lipton Talent Search as a singer; did not pursue career after her marriage.

Companions

Karen Potter
Wife
Former teacher. Was Potter's high school sweetheart.

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