Anecdotes

Chris Bruno was a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, retiring with a 4-1 record. At 51 years old, he was the oldest MMA fighter ever to turn pro. He cornered former UFC heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez for three of his professional fights.

Was down to the last five guys for George Clooney's role on Urgences (1994).

His first foray into directing was the Dead Zone (2002) episode Independence Day (2006), which featured his brother, Dylan Bruno.

Godfather of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos's first child, Michael Consuelos (Michael Joseph Consuelos).

Played college baseball at Stony Brook University (part of the SUNY system of college education in New York State) and upon graduation held records for strikeouts, wins, and games pitched.

Owned a bar in New York City called Vermouth, an upscale martini lounge and restaurant.

Modeled for Donna Karan in the Saks Fifth Avenue catalog, which was shot by famed photographer Patrick DeMarchelier.

Had a relationship with singer/songwriter Debbie Gibson for two years in the mid '90s.

Played three sports in college: baseball, skiing and tennis.

Son of Nancy and Scott Bruno. Nephew of Stephen Mendillo. Older brother of actor Dylan Bruno.

Had a relationship with actress Alicia Coppola in the early 1990s for two years while they both appeared on Un autre monde (1964). Was also in a relationship with actress Marie Avgeropoulos for two years.

Chris Bruno is a licensed commercial helicopter pilot with an instrument rating.

He was one of the actors who auditioned for the role of Sean Bridges on the daytime drama series Les feux de l'amour (1973).

Nickname "The Fache" or "Fache" (pronounced Fotch), which was given to him by his college roommate. Derived from faccia, which means face in Italian.