Chris Wood
Profile picture of Wood in 2017
Wood in 2017
Born
Christopher Charles Wood[1]

(1988-04-14) April 14, 1988
Dublin, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materElon University (BFA)
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present
Spouse
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(m. 2019)​
Children1

Christopher Charles Wood[1] (born April 14, 1988[2]) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Kai Parker in the sixth season of the CW's television series The Vampire Diaries in 2014, after previously appearing on The CW's The Carrie Diaries in the role of writer Adam Weaver in 2013. He also starred in the 2016 CW television series Containment in the starring role of Atlanta police officer Jake Riley. From 2016 to 2018, he played Mon-El on the CW superhero series Supergirl. In 2021, Wood voiced He-Man in Masters of the Universe: Revelation. In 2022, he played Russell Hammond in the Broadway musical Almost Famous.

Early life

Wood was born in Dublin, Ohio.[1] He attended Elon University in Elon, North Carolina, where he graduated in 2010, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Music Theater.[3] He has been friends with actor Grant Gustin since college.[4]

Career

After graduation, he played Melchior in the 2010–2011 national tour of Spring Awakening and Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid in August 2011 at the Music Theatre of Wichita.[5] He also played Joe Hardy in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Damn Yankees in 2012,[6] which later played at the 5th Avenue Theatre.[7]

He made his film debut in a made-for-TV movie entitled Browsers in early 2013. In August 2013, producers of The Carrie Diaries announced that Wood would join the show in its second season, which was cancelled by The CW in May 2014.[8][9]

Wood appeared as the recurring role of Malachai Parker on season six of The Vampire Diaries;[10] he returned to the role in a guest appearance in the eighth and final season of The Vampire Diaries.[11] He reprised the role in the second season of the spinoff series Legacies in 2020.[12][13] He appeared also in a guest role as Paul, in the episode "Beach House" of Girls in 2014.

In 2015, Wood was cast in The CW drama series Containment, portraying officer Jake Riley, and gained 30 pounds for the role.[14] The series was canceled in early 2016 after 13 episodes.[15][16] In April 2016, Wood was cast in a 2-episode role on the second season of the PBS period drama Mercy Street.[17] In July 2016, he was cast as a series regular in the role of Mon-El for the second season of Supergirl,.[18][19][20] Following heavy viewer backlash to the character, Wood left the series at the end of the third season.[21][22][23] He would briefly reprise the role for the 100th episode, "It's a Super Life",[24] and the series finale, "Kara".[25]

In 2020, Wood was cast in the pilot for Thirtysomething(else), a sequel to the ABC drama Thirtysomething, in which he would have played Leo Steadman, Hope's (Mel Harris) and Michael's (Ken Olin) son. The network did not pick up the series for air however, citing budget issues and lack of "star power within the new leads".[26][27] On February 24, 2020, Wood was revealed to be playing Prince Adam and He-Man in Masters of the Universe: Revelation, with its first half released July 23, 2021, and its second on November 23 that same year.[28] On June 2, 2022, it was announced that Wood would be playing Russell Hammond in Almost Famous, a musical based on the film, opening on Broadway in October 2022. After mixed reviews and a 74% average seating capacity, the show announced in December that it would be closing with its last performance January 8, 2023.[29][30] In March 2023, the short film Snowshoe, which Wood wrote, directed, and stars in, with The Flash's Grant Gustin, was released on YouTube.[31]

Personal life

When Wood was in his early twenties, his father died due to an untreated mental health condition that resulted in psychotic symptoms. His death was the culmination of a manic episode that eventually led to heart failure. Wood believes he was not able to get his father the help he needed soon enough because of the stigma and lack of awareness around mental health.[32][33]

Since his father's death, Wood has become an active ambassador for mental health awareness and member of the Board of Directors for Mental Health America.[34][35] In October 2017, he launched a mental health awareness campaign and website “IDONTMIND” that works to decrease stigma around mental health and provide resources and education.[36]

In 2016, Wood met co-star Melissa Benoist on the set of Supergirl, after joining the cast for season two and their relationship was confirmed in 2017.[37] They announced their engagement on Instagram on February 10, 2019.[38] The two married in Ojai, California, on September 1, 2019.[39][40] On March 4, 2020, the couple announced on Instagram that they were expecting their first child.[41][42] They announced the birth of their son in September 2020.[43][44]

Filmography

Television and film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Browsers Justin Television film
2013 Major Crimes Brandon North Episode: "Poster Boy"
2013–2014 The Carrie Diaries Adam Weaver Recurring role, 6 episodes
2014 Girls Paul Episode: "Beach House"
2014–2015, 2017 The Vampire Diaries Kai Parker Recurring role (season 6); guest star (season 8)[11]
2016 Comedy Bang! Bang! Perry Daffodil Episode: "Tony Hale Wears a Blue Flannel Shirt and Fuchsia Sneakers"
2016 Containment Jake Riley Main role
2016 Mercy Street Cap. Lance Van Der Berg Episodes: "Balm in Gilead", "The House Guest"
2016–2018, 2020–2021 Supergirl Mon-El Main role (seasons 2–3); guest (seasons 5–6)
2017 The Flash Mon-El / Tommy Moran Episode: "Duet"
2019 Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Blunt-Fan Film; cameo
2020 Legacies Kai Parker Episodes: "Kai Parker Screwed Us", "You Can't Save Them All"[12]
2021 Masters of the Universe: Revelation Prince Adam / He-Man Main voice role[45]
2022 Clerks 3 Auditioner Film; cameo

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2015 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV: Villain The Vampire Diaries Nominated [46]
2017 Teen Choice Awards Choice Action TV Actor Supergirl Nominated [47]
Choice Liplock (with Melissa Benoist) Supergirl Nominated [47]
Choice TV Ship (with Melissa Benoist) Supergirl Nominated [47]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Chris Wood". TV Guide. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Chris Wood". Hollywood.com. Archived from the original on August 10, 2017. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Elon University Performing Arts Alumni". Elon University Performing Arts.
  4. ↑ Abrams, Natalie (March 20, 2017). "Grant Gustin on Being Back in his element". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 2, 2017. ...But the weirdest person is actually Chris Wood, because we went to Elon University together, we were musical theater majors together, and we were very good friends in school.
  5. ↑ "Chris Wood Theatre Credits". Broadway World. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Christopher Charles Wood Damn Yankees at the Paper Mill Playhouse". Talkin' Broadway.
  7. ↑ Nicole Rosky (April 26, 2012). "Photo Flash: First Look at DAMN YANKEES at 5th Avenue Theatre". Broadway World. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
  8. ↑ Harp, Justin (August 16, 2013). "'Carries Diaries' casts Chris Wood as new Carrie love interest". DigitalSpy.
  9. ↑ Kimball, Trevor (May 8, 2014). "The Carrie Diaries: Cancelled, No Season Three". canceled + renewed TV shows - TV Series Finale. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  10. ↑ Lee, Ben (July 21, 2014). "Vampire Diaries season 6 casts The Carrie Diaries actor Chris Wood". Digital Spy. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  11. 1 2 Gennis, Sadie (February 7, 2017). "The Vampire Diaries: See Photos from Kai's Return". TV Guide. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  12. 1 2 Swift, Andy (November 7, 2019). "Legacies: Chris Wood to Appear as Vampire Diaries' Kai Parker in Season 2". TVLine. Archived from the original on November 7, 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  13. ↑ Highfill, Samantha (February 6, 2020). "Chris Wood on how Kai Parker has changed on 'Legacies': 'If anything, he's more annoying'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  14. ↑ Lindsay, Benjamin (April 12, 2016). "Why Chris Wood Bulked Up 30 Pounds for 'Containment'". Backstage. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  15. ↑ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (February 24, 2015). "The CW Casts 'Vampire Diaries' Star Chris Wood in Julie Plec's 'Cordon' Pilot". Variety. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  16. ↑ Moore, Debi (February 24, 2015). "Casting Firms up for The CW's Cordon Pilot Including TVD Star Chris Wood". Dread Central. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  17. ↑ Petski, Denise (April 27, 2016). "'Vampire Diaries' Chris Wood Joins 'Mercy Street'; 'Ray Donovan' Casts Paula Jai Parker". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  18. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (July 20, 2016). "Chris Wood Joins Supergirl Season 2 as 'Surprise' Series Regular". TVLine. Archived from the original on July 21, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  19. ↑ Johnston, Rich (July 23, 2016). "That Honking Big Casting Spoiler From Supergirl – Who's In The Pod?". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  20. ↑ Byrne, Craig (August 11, 2016). "TCA News: Mon-El Confirmed, Miss Martian & Musical Episode Coming". Kryptonsite.com.
  21. ↑ Mitovich, Matt Webb (August 2, 2017). "Supergirl/Mon-El Backlash Draws Reaction From CW Boss". TVLine. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  22. ↑ Swift, Andy (June 19, 2018). "Supergirl's Chris Wood Not Returning for Season 4 — EPs Explain Mon-El's 'Bittersweet' Departure". TVLine. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  23. ↑ "Chris Woods Leaving 'Supergirl', Producers Explain Reason Behind Character's 'Bittersweet' Exit". ET Canada. Archived from the original on June 19, 2018.
  24. ↑ Agard, Chancellor (February 23, 2020). "'Supergirl' recap: Kara reckons with Lena and the past in the 100th episode". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  25. ↑ Drum, Nicole (November 9, 2021). "Supergirl Recap With Spoilers: Here's Everything You Missed In The Series Finale, "Kara"". ComicBook. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  26. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 7, 2020). "'Thirtysomething(else)': Chris Wood To Star In ABC Pilot, Sequel To 'Thirtysomething'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  27. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 29, 2020). "'Thirtysomething(else)', 'The Brides' & 'Valley Trash' Pilots Not Going Forward At ABC". Deadline. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  28. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (October 12, 2021). "'Masters of the Universe: Revelation' Part 2: Netflix Sets Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  29. ↑ Paulson, Michael (June 2, 2022). "'Almost Famous,' Now a Musical, Will Open on Broadway This Fall". The New York Times. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  30. ↑ Evans, Greg (December 19, 2022). "Broadway's 'Almost Famous' Announces Closing". Deadline. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  31. ↑ Bucksbaum, Sydney (March 10, 2023). "Chris Wood talks reuniting with Grant Gustin to play his brother in 'Snowshoe'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  32. ↑ Martirosyan, Lia. "Chris Wood Interview". ABILITY Magazine. Ability Magazine.
  33. ↑ "Why Chris Wood Wants to Break Down the Stigma of Mental Illness". Media Planet. Archived from the original on May 18, 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  34. ↑ "Board of Directors". Mental Health America. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  35. ↑ "MHA Appoints New Board Members". Mental Health America. June 13, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  36. ↑ Vargas, Alani. "'Supergirl' Star's Mental Health Campaign "I Don't Mind" Is So Important To Increase Awareness". Elite Daily. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  37. ↑ Ausiello, Michael. "Chris Wood Joins Supergirl Season 2 as 'Surprise' Series Regular". TV Line. Archived from the original on February 6, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  38. ↑ Corriston, Michele (February 10, 2019). "Melissa Benoist Is Engaged to Her Supergirl Costar Chris Wood: 'It Will Always Be Yes'". People. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  39. ↑ Guglielmi, Jodi (September 3, 2019). "Supergirl Costars Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood Are Married: Reports". People. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  40. ↑ Morin, Alyssa (September 3, 2019). "Supergirl Stars Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood Are Married". E! News. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  41. ↑ Wood, Chris. "The photo is a joke but the news is real...!!! 👶🏻🍼🤗". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  42. ↑ Benoist, Melissa. "A non-canine child is coming to our family very soon!!! 😱😆😭 @christophrwood has always been an old dad by nature but now he's going to be a…". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  43. ↑ Wood, Chris. "Our son was born his name is Huxley he's amazing and no it's probably none of your business xo brb see you in 18 years". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  44. ↑ Benoist, Melissa. "Huxley Robert Wood got here a few weeks ago ♥️ and this little boy is everything". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  45. ↑ Petski, Denise (February 14, 2020). "'Masters Of The Universe: Revelation': Mark Hamill, Lena Headey, Chris Wood, Sarah Michelle Gellar Among Voice Cast For Netflix Anime Series". Deadline. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  46. ↑ "Teen Choice Awards 2015 Winners: Full List". Variety. August 16, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  47. 1 2 3 "VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE NOMINEES!". Teen Choice. August 13, 2017. Archived from the original on June 22, 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
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