Chris Wylde

Chris Wylde, an accomplished American actor, hails from New Jersey, where he was born to parents who served as preachers. He completed his secondary education at Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale, New Jersey, and earned a spot at the NJ Governor's School of the Arts, specializing in acting. Wylde obtained his bachelor's degree in Theater-Performance from American University in Washington, D.C.

In the 1980s, Chris showcased his vocal talent by performing for the Queen Mother at Westminster Abbey and collaborated with Carly Simon on the song "Let the River Run," featured in the 1988 classic film *Working Girl* directed by Mike Nichols. As a member of the St. Thomas Boys' Choir, he frequently performed for prominent figures like Jacqueline Kennedy on Fifth Avenue.

Transitioning to television in the 1990s, Chris hosted his own late-night talk show, which began on campus TV and eventually made its way to Comedy Central. His film career took off with his role in Clint Eastwood's *Space Cowboys* (2000), sharing the screen with stars such as Tommy Lee Jones and Jon Hamm. Since moving to Hollywood in 1998, Wylde has appeared in hundreds of television episodes, over a dozen films, and starred in more than 50 national commercials. On a personal note, he married on October 10, 2009, and welcomed a son with his wife on October 17, 2010.