Guild Affiliations: SAG
Chris Forsyth is represented by:
AKA TALENT AGENCY
Theatrical Representation
Agent: Patrick Welborn
6310 San Vicente Blvd. Ste 200
Los Angeles CA 90048
Ph: 323-965-5600
Fx: 323-965-5601
www.AKATalent.com
Patrick@AKATalent.com
CESD TALENT AGENCY
(Cunningham, Escott, Slevin, Doherty)
Commercial & Voiceover Representation
In Los Angeles & New York
Agents: Adrienne Berg, David Ziff, Dedra Galiher
10635 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste 130
Los Angeles CA 90025
Ph: 310-475-2111
Fx: 310-475-1929
www.CESDTalent.com
ABerg@CESDTalent.com
Physical Statistics
| Height: |
6'0" |
| Weight: |
170 lbs |
| Hair: |
Brown |
| Eyes: |
Brown |
Television
| Dirty Sexy Money (2007) |
Co-Star |
ABC - Dir.
Michael Schultz
|
| Off The Boat (2007 Pilot) |
Series Regular |
Jacob Bokor - Paramount |
Film
| Nadine Scott (2008) |
Lead |
Dir.Tawan Bazemore |
| Rewind (2008) |
Lead |
Dir.OA Yuvarnavandhana |
| Substance (2008) |
Lead |
Dir.Tawan Bazemore |
| Lunch (2008) |
Lead |
Dir.Beth Burns |
| The Bayou (2008) |
Lead |
Dir. Jared Fine (L.A.) |
| Fixing Rhonda (2008) |
Lead |
Dir. Nellie Sciutto (L.A.) |
| Rain Rain (2007) |
Lead |
Dir. Matt Brown (L.A.) |
| Sins (2007) |
Lead |
Dir. Josh Schwartz (L.A.) |
| Fairy Fort (2007) |
Lead |
Dir. Laurie Powers (L.A.) |
| [Jean] = Truth (2007) |
Lead |
Dir. SunHee Cho (TX) |
| Snake Pit * (2006) |
Lead |
Dir. Kris Phipps (TX) |
| Intersection (2006) |
Lead |
Dir. David Garcia (TX) |
* Winner: Best Film, Nudge Film Festival 2006.
Commercial
Conflicts available upon request.
Theater
| Carousel |
Billy Bigelow |
Lakewood Theater |
| Guys & Dolls |
Sky Masterson |
Lakewood Theater |
Training
CURRENT: The Groundlings Theatre - Los Angeles CA
| Current: Groundlings Improv Training |
The Groundlings Theatre |
Second City - Los Angeles CA
| Second City Improv Training |
Second City |
UCLA Writers Program - Los Angeles CA
| Film / TV Screenwriting |
UCLA Writers Program |
Howard Fine Acting Studios - Hollywood CA
| Scene Study: Script Analysis - Character Devt |
Howard Fine/T Brunetti |
| Application To Scene Study |
Howard Fine |
| Comprehensive Technique |
Howard Fine |
| Alexander Technique |
Jean-Louis Rodrigue |
| Personalization Techniques |
Marilyn McIntyre |
Margie Haber Studios - Hollywood CA
| Ongoing Advanced Scene Study |
Margie Haber |
| Cold Reading / Audition Technique |
Margie Haber |
Lesly Kahn & Company - Hollywood CA
| Comedy / Sitcom Intensive |
Lesly Kahn |
Mark Teschner (CSA) - TVI Actors Studio - Los Angeles CA
Mark Teschner, CSA, Emmy Winning CD For General Hospital (17 yrs)
| Master Scene Study |
Mark Teschner, CSA |
Margo Manning Studios
| Sitcom Intensive |
Robin Nassif (CSA) |
State Theatre School Of Performing Arts - Austin TX
| Acting For Film I & II, Private Training |
Gabriel Folse |
| Improvisation Technique & Training 101 & 201 |
Shana Merlin |
| Scene Study |
Marco Perella |
CastingWorks LA
| On Camera Technique |
Donise Hardy CSA |
Special Skills / Experience
Singer / Songwriter; Film / TV Composer; Recording Engineer; Mix Engineer; Improv; Successful Internet Entrepreneur; Several Yrs Wall Street Experience; Computer / Technology Savvy; Farm Experience; Construction Experience; Bartending; Back Packing; Horse Riding; Kayaking; Knee Boarding; Hiking; Sport Fishing; Trail Riding; Sky Diving; Snow Skiing; Firearms Training & Experience; Martial Arts; Motorcyclist.
BIOGRAPHY
As enigmatic as he is talented, Chris has always kept the details of his private life closely guarded. "There's no great hidden mystery to my life. My goal as an actor is to bring to the story a believable and convincing character with a unique point of view. The less you know about me, the easier it is for you to believe that I am really that character, that person in the story."
Chris was born the second of five children, and spent the better part of his youth growing up in the Midwest on a farm in rural Michigan. Both parents worked the farm, and his father also worked for the State Social Services Dept. after serving in the US Air Force to help make ends meet.
A passionate and driven artist his entire life, he started out musically at the age of 5 on the piano, and by the age of 8 was considered a highly gifted musician and vocalist. Chris continued to study, perform, and compete musically and theatrically while growing up, eventually learning to play more than a dozen instruments. He auditioned for and landed lead singer roles for several successful touring groups, including the Vagabonds, and landed leading roles in several musical theatre productions.
After university, Chris packed all his belongings and drove straight to New York City to pursue his theatrical and musical ambitions. He took a "day job" as a Stock Broker Trainee to pay the bills, while continuing to write and produce music. Oddly enough, he became one of the most successful brokers at the Manhattan firm within a few years, making a small fortune at a young age. However, his Wall Street success was the antithesis of his core being, and it left him completely unfulfilled. As fate would have it, with a turn in the markets shortly thereafter he lost everything he'd ever made, and more. Having grown up poor, he had now come full circle.
There was a silver lining however. The down-time gave Chris time to reflect and realize that what brought him real fulfillment in life was his love for the arts. With renewed focus and the passionate drive that's always been his trademark, he poured himself completely back into his true passions. In recent years, Chris has lived in New York, Chicago, and Austin TX where his career as a film actor first began to really flourish in the active indie film scene there. After relocating to Los Angeles in 2006 Chris was quickly signed by agents and his career has continued to grow with lead roles in a variety of independent films and television projects. In between films Chris is also active as a screenwriter, with a number of different projects in the works for both film and television. Musically, in addition to composing for film and television, he is currently in the recording studio working on recording and producing his first solo album, which he hopes to release in 2008.
Written by: D. M. English
(rev. 4/20/2007)
