American actor (born 1980)
Christopher Masterson
Born Christopher Kennedy Masterson
(1980-01-22 ) January 22, 1980 (age 44) Occupation(s) Actor, disc jockey Years active 1988–present Spouse
Yolanda Pecoraro
(
m. 2019)
Children 1 Relatives Danny Masterson (brother)Jordan Masterson (maternal half-brother)Alanna Masterson (maternal half-sister)Angus T. Jones (cousin)
Christopher Kennedy Masterson (born January 22, 1980)[ 1] is an American actor and disc jockey known best for his role as Francis on the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle . He is the younger brother of actor Danny Masterson , and the older half-brother of Alanna Masterson and Jordan Masterson , who are also actors.
Career
Masterson played Geoff in the direct-to-video movie Dragonheart: A New Beginning (2000), the sequel to Dragonheart . Masterson is best known for his role as Francis , the trouble-making oldest brother of Frankie Muniz 's title character in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle . He took on the role for seven years, from 2000 to 2006. In 2003, he played Edward Linton in MTV's Wuthering Heights . Masterson portrayed a lead character in the films Waterborne , Made for Each Other and Intellectual Property . He also played a supporting role in Scary Movie 2 .[ 2] He guest starred in three episodes of That '70s Show , alongside his brother, Danny. In the USA Network television series White Collar , he played Josh Roland in the episode "Where There's a Will". He also played Scotty O'Neal in the movie My Best Friend's Wedding . In 2012, Masterson had a guest role on the TBS series Men at Work as a concierge named Archie. His brother, Danny Masterson , played Milo on the show, but the two did not share any scenes together.
Personal life
Masterson was born on Long Island, New York, the son of Carol Masterson, a manager, and Peter Masterson, an insurance agent.[ 3] Masterson, like his brother Danny Masterson , is a follower of Scientology . The two have invested in restaurants together.[ 4] He also has a half-sister, actress Alanna Masterson , and a half-brother, actor Jordan Masterson .[ 5] Masterson was in a relationship with his brother's That '70s Show co-star Laura Prepon from 1999 to 2007.[ 6] [ 7]
On June 25, 2019, Masterson married actress Yolanda Pecoraro. In April 2021, she gave birth to their daughter Chiara.[ 8]
Filmography
References
^ Rose, Mike (January 22, 2023). "Today's famous birthdays list for January 22, 2023 includes celebrities Diane Lane, Guy Fieri" . Cleveland.com . Retrieved January 21, 2023 .
^ Brenoff, Ann (December 8, 2008). "Christopher Masterson, Laura Prepon sell Los Feliz home for $2,280,000" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved December 25, 2010 .
^ "Christopher Masterson Biography (1980-)" . filmreference.com .
^ Garcia, Jennifer et al. (June 9, 2008), "DOLCE TURNS 5!", People . 69 (22):30
^ Keck, William (14 March 2005). "No funny business here" . USA Today . Retrieved 8 January 2011 .
^ Webber, Stephanie (October 5, 2016). "Laura Prepon, Ben Foster Engaged After Whirlwind Romance: See Her Engagement Ring!" . Us Magazine . Retrieved September 17, 2018 .
^ "Laura Prepon and Ben Foster Engaged: What to Know About the Ultra-Private Couple" . People . October 5, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2018 .
^ "Malcolm in the Middle Alum Christopher Masterson and Wife Yolanda Pecoraro Welcome Baby Girl" . People . April 4, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-04-04. Retrieved April 6, 2021 .
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