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His weight has purposely ranged from 145lbs (Flesh Suitcase) to 210lbs (Del Fuego) on film.

Was a finalist to play VIP #4 in the Squid Game. Producers informed Chris that him "not being grotesque enough" was why the role went another way. Producers said Hwang Dong-hyuk hopes to work with Chris in the future.

Was told by producers that he was chosen by John Gotti Jr. to play Willie Boy Johnson in Gotti.

Promoted to Black Belt by Sensei David Gonzalez of the Budweiser National Team in 1990 in a fighting style mixing Shotokan Karate and Taekwondo. Chris trained in boxing under USA Olympic Coach Dan Campbell. He currently trains in boxing with former two-weight World Champion and trainer Joey Gamache.

Filmed CSI's Merchants of Menace and the very first filmed scene of True Detective Season 2 on back to back days.

Has been Sober since June 1998.

Has been meditating for over 30 years. Transcendental Meditation is a big part of his practice.

Did over 40 Native American sweats with the Chumash Tribe.

Initiated by famous World Spiritual Leader and Hindu Saint Mata Amritanandamayi in 1994.

Almost all of his acting teachers and acting coaches were members of the Actors Studio.

Went to Catholic Schools for 12 years and was born and raised Catholic.

Was awarded the "Dramatics" Award for theatre upon graduation from Grammar School in 8th grade.

It is believed his father's side of the family is related to Marc Chagall.

Was the first actor in the makeup trailer for True Detective Season 2 and was in the last scene of the season with Kelly Reilly and Rachel MacAdams.