Chris McCoy(X)
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Born in Culpeper, Virginia, USA on May 9, 1994 to Diane Creech (née Bernys), a schoolteacher, and David McCoy, a pastor, Christopher David McCoy was raised in the small town of Sarasota, Florida after moving there as a child. He was active in many after school activities, mainly in the marching band as a drummer. At the age of 17, he joined the drama department and continued to perform at his local community theater. In 2018, he graduated from the University of Tampa with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre and a minor in History.
Originally classically trained as a singer, Chris started out working with opera and musical theatre before branching off to jazz. After performing in professional theaters for years, he decided to change directions by moving to Atlanta to pursue film acting and screenwriting in 2021. Ever since moving, Chris has been a part of productions in Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, and Connecticut. On the side, he is a professional jazz crooner. He has stated that his inspirations for acting include James Dean, Jack Nicholson, and Jim Carrey.
Originally classically trained as a singer, Chris started out working with opera and musical theatre before branching off to jazz. After performing in professional theaters for years, he decided to change directions by moving to Atlanta to pursue film acting and screenwriting in 2021. Ever since moving, Chris has been a part of productions in Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, and Connecticut. On the side, he is a professional jazz crooner. He has stated that his inspirations for acting include James Dean, Jack Nicholson, and Jim Carrey.
