Four times Teen Choice Award nominee, handsome and hottest person on Hollywood planet Chris Wood is an American actor and model.
He is well known for his famous roles as Kai Parker or Malachai Parker in the supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries. Right before appearing in The Vampire Diaries, he also appeared in The Carrie Diaries in the role of writer Adam Weaver in 2013.
Initially, he made his debut at 22 in a television short film titled ‘The Magazine Girl,’ after which he played several minor and supporting roles in television and film productions. Moreover, Chris’s other popular characters are Containment as Jake Riley and the superhero series titled Supergirl as Mon-EI.
After the sensation of ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ Wood was also portrayed in popular television shows like ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’, ‘Containment’ and ‘Mercy Street’ before getting one of the lead roles in ‘Supergirl,’ an American superhero action-adventure television series. He made his place in the Hollywood industry in a limited time period through his passion and enthusiasm.
Profile
| Birth Name | Christopher Charles Wood |
| Nickname | Charles |
| D.O.B | April 14, 1988 |
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ohio, United States |
| Age | 34 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Height | 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Profession | Actor |
| Marital status | Melissa Benoist (3 September 2019 – present) |
| Children | Huxley Robert Wood |
| Net Worth | $12 million |
Early Life
Chris Wood belongs to an upper-middle-class family from Dublin, Ohio, United States. His mother is Julie, a housewife, while his father is Mr. Grant, a businessman by profession.
He got his early education from Dublin Jerome High School, United States. While schooling, he was motivated by his drama teacher to follow acting and writing efficiently.
After then, he attended Elon University in Elon, North Carolina, U.S. In 2010, he graduated in Music Theatre with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Wood spent most of his free time composing plays and sharing them with his buddies. At the age of 11, Wood got his first super-8 camera and began composing and coordinating short movies, which he introduced into neighborhood film festivities.
Since childhood, he has always wanted to become a famous actor and made his dream come true with huge fame as one of the eminent actors. He made his first appearance in the American Television industry as a television actor.
Chris Wood Appearance on Television
- In 2010-2011, he debuted as Melchior in the Spring Awakening tour. After that year, he portrayed in the series Damn Yankees in the role of Joe Hardy.
- In (2013), likewise gradually, he made a debut in the film Browsers.
- In (2013), Wood also joined the television series The Carrie Diaries.
- In 2014, Wood also appeared in the chronic role in The Vampire Diaries as Malachai Parker in all six seasons and also portrayed a guest role in the show’s eighth season.
- In 2014, he appeared as a guest in the TV series Girls in the Beach House episode.
- In 2016, Wood played a role in television drama series titled Containment. The following year, he appeared in the drama series Mercy Street, Comedy Bang! Bang! and the second season of the superhero series titled Supergirl till 2021.
- In 2017, Chris played the role of Mon-EI in the episode of The Flash.
- In 2019, he appeared as Blunt Fan in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.
- In 2020, Wood played the role of Kai Parker in Legacies.
- In 2021, he made a voice-over role as He-Man/Prince Adam in the Netflix animated series Master of the Universe: Revelation.
Accolades
He also gets nominated for Teen Choice Awards for his remarkable performance in Supergirl and Vampire Diaries.
Chris Wood and Melissa Benoist
Well, the love sparkled on the set of Supergirl. In 2016, Chris met Melissa in season 2, and their relationship was confirmed a year later in 2017. On February 2019, the couple announced their engagement through Instagram.
In the same year, they tied the knot. On March 2020, the duo announced expecting their first child and welcomed their son in September 2020.
“IDONTMIND” Website
When he was in his early twenties, Wood’s father died due to an untreated mental health condition that produced psychotic symptoms. His death was the peak of weirdness that eventually led to heart failure.
That’s why Chris believes he could not help his father in his tough time due to his lack of awareness and stigma about mental health.
After then, he became an active ambassador for mental health awareness and a member of the Board of Directors for Mental Health America.
In 2017, Wood introduced a mental health campaign and website, “IDONTMIND,” that helps to reduce the stigma around mental health and presents resources and education.