Chris McKenna (actor)

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Chris L. McKenna
Born
Christopher Leigh McKenna

(1977-10-18) October 18, 1977 (age 47)
OccupationActor
Years active1991–present
SpouseLovisa McKenna
Children1

Christopher Leigh McKenna (born October 18, 1977)[ citation needed ] is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in a number of television series.

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Early life

Chris was born in Queens, New York.

Career

McKenna is known to daytime television audiences for his portrayal of Joey Buchanan on ABC's daytime soap opera One Life to Live from 1990 to 1993. [1] McKenna is also known for playing the lead role in the 2003 film King of the Ants , a role which earned him critical acclaim.

On October 22, 2000, McKenna played Greg, a college jock who wants to join the Phi Iota Gamma fraternity in the television drama Touched by an Angel on CBS. In February 2025, it was announced he had joined the cast of General Hospital as Jack Brennan; he made his first appearance on February 4. [2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1991 The Boy Who Cried Bitch Ross
1997 In & Out Locker Room Guy
1997Academy BoyzBrookfield Player
2000 Cement Highway Patrol Officer #1
2002 Wishcraft Shaun [1]
2003 King of the Ants Sean Crawley
2004King of the Ants: Behind the Scenes HimselfVideo documentary short
2006 Art School Confidential Mikey
2007DaydreamerShane Marcell
2007In the WallChristopherShort film
2008 Prairie Fever Sheriff Logan
2011 Holiday Engagement Jason King [1]
2013A Voice in the DarkAlan [1]
2014Blind PassDr. Michael Roselli
2014RunawayDetective Jason Lansing
2020 The Will Jake Spear
2023 Suitable Flesh Sean CrawleyContinuation of role from King of Ants

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1992 Lifestories: Families in Crisis Michael DarlingGuest; Episode "Gunplay: The Last Day in the Life of Brian Darling"
1990–1993 One Life to Live Joey Buchanan Contract role [1]
1998 Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher RodneyGuest; Episode "Foul Play"
1998 Unhappily Ever After Mike BaxterGuest; Episode "Triple Play"
1998 Touched by an Angel HaroldGuest; Episode "Beautiful Dreamer" [1]
1998 The '70s Show DestroyGuest; Episode "The Keg" [1]
2000 Opposite Sex Rob PerryRegular; 8 episodes
2000 Touched by an Angel GregGuest; Episode "Legacy"
2001 The Practice Benjamin SmithGuest; Episode "Home of the Brave" [1]
2001–2002 That's Life Rick DanielGuest; Episodes "Oh, Baby!" and "Baum's Thesis"
2002 The District GregGuest; Episode "The Second Man"
2010 Private Practice Colin BowmanGuest; Episode "Best Laid Plans"
2010 Undercovers Col. Joseph KormanGuest; Episode "Crashed"
2010 NCIS: Los Angeles CIA AgentGuest; Episode "Deliverance" [1]
2011 Rizzoli & Isles Jim TolliverGuest; Episode "Living Proof" [1]
2011 Harry's Law Jeremy PrestonGuest; Episode "Hosanna Roseanna"
2011–2013 90210 Patrick WesthillRecurring; 7 episodes [1]
2012 House Simon LawsonGuest; Episode "The C-Word" [3]
2012 Castle Simon WestportGuest; Episode "The Final Frontier"
2014 The Exes Ed StevensGuest; Episode "Bachelor Party"
2014–2015 State of Affairs Nick VeraRecurring [4]
2014–2015 The Young and the Restless Det. Mark Harding Recurring [5]
2015 Criminal Minds Congressman Benjamin TroyEpisode: "Rock Creek Park"
2016 The Bold and the Beautiful Dr. HaydenGuest; 1 episode (March 3, 2016)
2017 Grimm Lt. Grossante2 episodes
2017 Lucifer Ben RiversGuest; Episode "Mr. & Mrs. Mazikeen Smith"
2017 SEAL Team Pete GreenEpisode "The Spinning Wheel"
2024 NCIS Eric Webb (Former NCIS Agent now CIA)Guest; Episode "Lifeline"
2025 General Hospital Jack Brennan

Video games

YearTitleRoleNote
2017 Hidden Agenda Sergeant Noah RiggsVoice
2022 Horizon: Forbidden West FashavVoice

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "One Life To Live Where Are They Now: Chris McKenna. (Video Included.)". March 20, 2012.
  2. Levinsky, Mara (February 3, 2025). "Casting Exclusive: Charles Mesure Exits GH, Brennan Recast with Chris McKenna". Soap Opera Digest . United States: A360media. ISSN   0164-3584. Archived from the original on February 3, 2025. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  3. "Ex-One Life To Live's Chris McKenna On House". April 17, 2012.
  4. Thomas, Michael. "EXCLUSIVE: Chris McKenna Talks His Time on Y&R, B&B, OLTL and The Future!". Soap Opera News.
  5. "Soap Vet Chris McKenna Reveals Family Was In A Terrible Car Accident". December 2, 2019.