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Christopher Masterson; Malcom In The Middle Star

Christopher Kennedy Masterson, an American film and television actor, transitioned into a disc jockey.

He gained recognition for playing Francis in the family comedy series ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ on Fox.

Masterson began his acting career at the age of eight in New York.

He made his screen debut in 1988 in the telefilm ‘Hiroshima Maiden’ and appeared in his first feature film, the romantic comedy ‘Singles’, in 1992.

Masterson’s breakthrough came with the CBS family drama ‘The Road Home’.

He had notable roles in films such as ‘Cutthroat Island’, ‘The Sunchaser’, ‘Campfire Tales’, ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’, ‘American History X’, ‘Wuthering Heights’, ‘Intellectual Property’, and ‘Made for Each Other’.

In ‘Malcolm in the Middle’, Masterson portrayed Francis from the pilot episode and continued his role for all seven seasons.

He received the YoungStar Award for Best Young Ensemble Cast in 2000 for his work on the show.

After the conclusion of ‘Malcolm in the Middle’, Masterson successfully transitioned to pursue a career as a disc jockey.

Profile Summary

CategoryDetails
Full nameChristopher Kennedy Masterson
Date of birthJanuary 22, 1980
Age43 years old
BirthplaceLong Island, New York, United States of America
Birth signAquarius
ParentsPeter and Carol Masterson
SiblingsDanny, Alanna, Jordan, and Will
OccupationActor, Producer, DJ
Height5′ 9¼” (1.76 meters or 176 centimeters)
Weight68 kilograms
ReligionScientology

Early Life And Family

Christopher Masterson was born on January 22, 1980, to Peter and Carol Masterson. At present, he is 43 years old.

His father served as an insurance agent, and his mother held a managerial position.

The actor’s birthplace was Long Island, New York, in the United States of America. Historical records indicate that his parents divorced during the early 1980s.

Christopher Masterson Siblings

  • Alanna Masterson 
  • Alanna, Christopher’s younger half-sister, is a renowned actress recognized for her performances in popular TV shows such as The Walking Dead, Mistresses, Grey’s Anatomy, The Young and The Restless, among others.

    She was born on June 27, 1988, in Long Island, New York, USA, to Carol Masterson and Joe Reaiche, a former rugby league player from Australia with Lebanese heritage.

    In November 2015, Alanna and her boyfriend, Brick Stowell, became parents to a daughter.

    2. Jordan Masterson 

    Jordan Reaichie, an actor renowned for his performances in Last Man Standing (2011), Greek (2010-2011), and The Beauty Inside (2012), was born on April 9, 1986, in Long Island, New York, USA.

    His parents, Carol Masterson and Joe Reaichie, welcomed him into the world.

    3. Danny Masterson 

    Danny Masterson is also an actor renowned for his performances in various productions such as That ’70s Show, Dracula 2000, Face/Off, Yes Man, and more.

    Born on March 13, 1976, in Long Island, New York, USA, he has been married to Bijou Phillips since October 18, 2011.

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    Additionally, Danny holds the position of Chris’s elder brother.

    In the film Beethoven’s 2nd (1993), both Christopher and Danny were cast. Danny took on the leading role, while Christopher had a minor part.

    However, during the producers’ screening of the film, they observed that the two siblings looked very similar.

    Consequently, they had to reshoot all of Christopher’s scenes with a different actor.

    4. Will Masterson

    Christopher has a paternal half-brother named Will. However, limited information is available about him.

    Christopher Masterson Career

    Christopher Masterson began his acting career at the age of eight, starring in the TV movie ‘Hiroshima Maiden’ in 1988.

    After a brief break, he appeared in the film ‘Singles’ in 1992, sharing the screen with notable actors.

    He also played the lead in the Italian drama ‘Mamma ci penso io’ the same year.

    Masterson made appearances in shows like ‘Murphy Brown’ and ‘The Road Home,’ but they didn’t last long.

    He had roles in films such as ‘Cutthroat Island,’ ‘The Sunchaser,’ ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding,’ ‘American History X,’ and more.

    In 2001, he appeared in ‘Scary Movie 2’ and later played Edward Linton in a modern adaptation of ‘Wuthering Heights.’

    Masterson received accolades for his acting in ‘Intellectual Property.’

    He had a recurring role in ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ and made appearances in ‘That ’70s Show’ and ‘The Wild Thornberrys.’

    In the 2010s, he pursued a full-time career as a DJ.

    Personal Life

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    Masterson dated actress Laura Prepon, known for her role in ‘That 70’s Show’, from 1999 to 2007.

    He was also involved with actress and model Arielle Vandenberg between 2008 and 2009. Additionally, there were rumors of a romantic connection between Masterson and actress Rachael Leigh Cook.

    In 2015, Masterson started a relationship with actress Yolanda Pecoraro. They got engaged in June 2018.

    Pecoraro, like Masterson, is a Scientologist and had previously dated Tom Cruise, who is considered a prominent figure within the religion.

    Christopher Masterson Net Worth 

    Chris has a current net worth of $10 million. His wealth stems primarily from his acting career, but he also co-owns two restaurants with his brother, Danny Masterson.

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