Chris is a short form of various names including

Christopher Christopher is the English language, English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek language, Greek name Χριστόφορος (''Christophoros'' or ''Christoforos''). The constituent parts are Χριστός (''Christós''), "Jesus ...

Christian Christians () are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words ''Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title ''Christós'' (Χρι ...

, Christina,

Christine Christine may refer to: People * Christine (name), a female given name Film * ''Christine'' (1958 film), based on Schnitzler's play ''Liebelei'' * ''Christine'' (1983 film), based on King's novel of the same name * ''Christine'' (1987 fil ...

, and Christos. Chris is also used as a name in its own right, however it is not as common.

People with the given name

Chris Abani Christopher Abani (born 27 December 1966) is a Nigerian-American and Los Angeles- based author. He says he is part of a new generation of Nigerian writers working to convey to an English-speaking audience the experience of those born and raise ...

(born 1966), Nigerian author *

Chris Abrahams Christopher Robert Lionel Abrahams (born 1961, Oamaru, New Zealand) is a New Zealand-born, Australian-based musician. He is a founding mainstay member of experimental, jazz trio the Necks (1987–present), he collaborated with Melanie Oxley as ...

(born 1961), Sydney-based jazz pianist *

Chris Adams (disambiguation) Chris Adams may refer to: Sports * Chris Adams (footballer) (1927–2012), English footballer * Chris Adams (wrestler) (1955–2001), English judoka and professional wrestler * Chris Adams (cricketer) (born 1970), English cricketer * Chris Adams ...

, multiple people *

Chris Adcock Christopher Thomas Adcock (born 27 April 1989) is a retired English badminton player. Adcock is currently sponsored by Yonex and YC Sports and plays for the University of Nottingham-based NBL team. He entered the National team in 2006, and late ...

(born 1989), English internationally elite badminton player *

Chris Albright Christopher John Albright (born January 14, 1979) is an American former soccer player and current general manager for FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer. Youth and college Albright attended William Penn Charter School. A forward early in his ...

(born 1979), American former soccer player * Chris Alcaide (1923–2004), American actor * Chris Amon (1943–2016), former New Zealand motor racing driver * Chris Andersen (born 1978), American basketball player *

Chris Anderson (disambiguation) Chris Anderson may refer to: Sports * Chris Anderson (baseball) (born 1992), American baseball player * Chris Anderson (cheese roller), 22-time winner of annual cheese rolling * Chris Anderson (footballer, born 1925) (1925–1986), Scottish footb ...

, multiple people * Chris Angel (wrestler) (born 1982), Puerto Rican professional wrestler *

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(born 1984), Danish cycler * Chris Anstey (born 1975), Australian basketball player * Chris Anthony, American voice actress * Chris Antley (1966–2000), champion American jockey * Chris Archer (born 1988), American baseball player * Chris Arreola (born 1981), American professional boxer * Chris Axworthy (born 1947), Canadian politician and academic * Chris Baillie (politician) (born 1961 or 1962), New Zealand politician *

Chris Ballard (politician) Christopher Ballard is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2014 to 2018 who represented the riding of Newmarket—Aurora. He was a member of cabinet in the government of Kat ...

, former politician in Ontario, Canada *

Chris Ballew Christopher Ballew (born May 28, 1965) is an American musician best known as the lead singer and bassist of the alternative rock group The Presidents of the United States of America (band), the Presidents of the United States of America. He als ...

(born 1965), American musician *

Chris Bassitt Christopher M. Bassitt (born February 22, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Chicago White Sox in 2014 and played for the Oakland Athletics ...

(born 1989), American baseball player *

Chris Beard (disambiguation) Chris Beard may refer to: *Chris Beard (executive), Canadian businessman and former CEO at Mozilla *Chris Beard (singer) (born 1957), American singer-songwriter *Chris Beard (basketball) (born 1973), head coach of the Texas Longhorns men's basketba ...

, several people *

Chris Beardsley Christopher Kellan Beardsley (born 28 February 1984) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is the fitness coach at club Burton Albion. Beardsley played youth football with Mickleover Sports and Derby Count ...

(born 1984), English footballer *

Chris Beckett Chris Beckett (born 1955) is a British social worker, university lecturer, and science fiction author. He has written several textbooks, dozens of short stories, and six novels. Background Beckett was educated at the Dragon School in Oxford ...

(born 1955), British social worker, university lecturer, and science fiction author *

Chris Bell (disambiguation) Chris or Christopher Bell may refer to: *Chris Bell (American musician) (1951–1978), singer-songwriter and guitarist of the band Big Star *Chris Bell (American football) (born 1976), American football offensive tackle *Chris Bell, Australian musi ...

, multiple people * Chris Benoit (1967–2007), Canadian professional wrestler * Chris Bey (born 1996), American professional wrestler *

Chris Bianco Chris Bianco is an American James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur in Phoenix, Arizona. He operates restaurants in Arizona and California. Early life Bianco was born in the Bronx in 1960, and grew up in Ossining, New York.Levine, E"T ...

, American celebrity chef *Chris Bickford, Canadian actor who was a cast member on the Canadian sketch comedy TV series '' You Can't Do That on Television'' * Chris Bittle (born 1979), Canadian Liberal politician *

Chris Board Chris Board (born July 23, 1995) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Dakota State Bison football, North Dakota State. He won three FCS Divisio ...

(born 1995), American football player *

Chris Bolt Christopher Bolt Order of the Bath, CB is a British economist and, formerly non-executive chairman of the Office of Rail Regulation, the national economic and safety regulatory authority for Britain's railways, and (separately) the arbiter for th ...

, British economist * Chris Botti (born 1962), American trumpeter and composer *

Chris Braithwaite Chris Braithwaite, also known as Chris Jones (1885 – 9 September 1944), was a black Barbadian who was leader of the Colonial Seamen's Association in the 1930s. Life Born in Barbados, Braithwaite went to sea with the British merchant navy as ...

(1885–1944), black Barbadian *

Chris Brown (disambiguation) Chris Brown (born 1989) is an American R&B singer. Chris Brown or Christopher Brown may also refer to: Music * ''Chris Brown'' (album), his eponymous 2005 debut album * Chris Brown (Australian musician), member of Ayers Rock * Chris Brown (Ca ...

, multiple people *

Chris Brubeck Christopher Brubeck is an American musician and composer, both in jazz and classical music. As a musician, he mainly plays electric bass, bass trombone, and piano. The son of noted jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck, in 1972 he joined his fath ...

, American musician and composer *

Chris Bryan Chris Bryan (born 6 March 1982 in Melbourne, Australia) is a former sportsman who played both Australian rules football and American football professionally. Bryan played in the Australian Football League from 2005 until 2009, and then in the N ...

(born 1982), former sportsman *

Chris Burke (actor) Christopher Joseph Burke (born August 26, 1965) is an American actor. He has become best known for his character Charles "Corky" Thatcher on the television series '' Life Goes On''. Early years Burke is the youngest of four children of Marian ...

(born August 26, 1965), American actor *

Chris Butler (filmmaker) Chris Butler (born January 1, 1974) is an English animator, writer and director, known for his works at Laika, such as ''ParaNorman'' and '' Missing Link'', which were both nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. He studied an ...

(born 1974), English storyboard artist *

Chris Butler (private investigator) Chris Butler may refer to: * Chris Butler (politician) (born 1950), British Conservative Party politician * Chris Butler (ice hockey) (born 1986), American ice hockey player * Chris Butler (musician) (born 1949), American musician with The Waitress ...

, American private investigator *

Chris Campbell (cornerback) Christian Campbell (born November 27, 1995) is an American football cornerback for the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Penn State. Professional career Arizona Cardinals Campbell was d ...

(born 1995), American football player * Chris Candido (1972–2005), American professional wrestler * Chris Carmack (born 1980), American actor and singer *

Chris Carter (disambiguation) Chris Carter may refer to: Music * Chris Carter (American musician) (born 1959), producer of ''Mayor of the Sunset Strip'' and host of ''Breakfast With The Beatles'' * Chris Carter (British musician) (born 1953), founding member of Throbbing Grist ...

, multiple people *

Chris Carson Christopher Dewayne Carson (born September 16, 1994) is a former American football running back. He played professionally for five seasons for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL), after playing college football at Butler ...

(born 1994), American football player * Chris Champion (1961–2018), American professional wrestler *

Chris Chandler Christopher Chandler or Chris Chandler may refer to: * Christopher Chandler (businessman), New Zealand businessman * Christopher Chandler (politician), lawyer and politician * Christopher N. Chandler, former journalist and political activist * C ...

(born 1960), American former football player *Chris Chavis, real name for American retired professional wrestler Tatanka (wrestler) (born 1961) *

Chris Chaney Christopher A. Chaney (born June 14, 1970) is an American musician. He is best known as the former bassist of alternative rock band Jane's Addiction, and as a member of Alanis Morissette's touring and recording band for six years. Chaney was a ...

(born 1970), American musician * Chris Chatterton (born 1982), English illustrator and animator * Chris Chelios (born 1962), American former professional ice hockey defenseman *

Chris Cheney Christopher John Cheney (born 2 January 1975) is an Australian rock musician, record producer, and studio owner. He is the founding mainstay guitarist, songwriter, and lead vocalist of the rockabilly band The Living End, which was formed in 19 ...

(born 1975), Australian rock musician * Chris Chetti (born 1974), American professional wrestler * Chris Christie (born 1962), former Governor of New Jersey * Chris Clark (writer) (born 1945/6), British author *

Chris Claybrooks Chris Claybrooks (born July 17, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Memphis. College career Claybrooks played wide receiver at Coahoma Communi ...

(born 1998), American football player * Chris Colfer (born 1990), American actor * Chris Columbus (filmmaker) (born 1958), American movie director and screenwriter * Chris Columbus (musician) (1902–2002), American jazz drummer *

Chris Cooper (disambiguation) Chris Cooper (born 1951) is an American actor. Chris Cooper also may refer to: In sports: * Chris Cooper (broadcaster) ( 1990s), British football commentator *Chris Cooper (defensive lineman) (born 1977), American defensive lineman *Chris Cooper ( ...

, multiple people *

Chris Corbould Christopher Charles Corbould, (; born 1958) is a British special effects coordinator best known for his work on major blockbuster films and the action scenes on 15 ''James Bond'' films since The Spy Who Loved Me. He has also worked extensivel ...

(born 1958), British special effects coordinator * Chris Cornell (1964–2017), American musician and songwriter * Chris Covington (born 1996), American football player *

Chris Croft Christopher D. Croft Sr. is a retired United States Army colonel and American politician serving as a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives. He represents District 8, which includes the southwestern portion of the city of Overla ...

, American politician *

Chris Cron Christopher John Cron Sr. (born March 31, 1964) is an American former professional baseball player, manager (baseball), manager, and current coach (baseball), coach. he is the assistant hitting coach for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Ba ...

(born 1964), American baseball player and coach * Chris Cuomo (born 1970), television journalist *

Chris Cuomo (philosopher) Chris Cuomo is the Professor of Philosophy and Women's Studies at the University of Georgia. She is also an affiliate faculty member of the Environmental Ethics Certificate Program, the Institute for African-American Studies, and the Institute fo ...

, Professor of Philosophy and Women's Studies * Chris Cuthbert (born 1957), Canadian sportscaster * Chris Dainty, Canadian artist and animator *

Chris Daughtry Christopher Adam Daughtry (; born December 26, 1979) is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Daughtry, which he formed after placing fourth on the fifth season of ''American I ...

(born 1979), American singer, musician, and actor *

Chris Davis (disambiguation) Christopher or Chris Davis may refer to: Sports American football * Chris Davis (running back) (born 1979), American football fullback * Chris Davis (wide receiver, born 1983), American football wide receiver * Chris Davis (wide receiver, born 198 ...

, multiple people * Chris D'Elia (born 1980), American stand-up comedian *

Chris Denning Christopher David Denning (born 10 May 1941) is an English former radio presenter and convicted sex offender. His career effectively ended when he was convicted of sexual offences in 1974, and Denning has been imprisoned in Great Britain and ove ...

(born 1941), British radio presenter and convicted sex offender *

Chris Devenski Christopher Michael Devenski (born November 13, 1990), also known as "Devo", is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization. He played in MLB for the Houston Astros from 2016 to 2020, and the Diamondbacks fr ...

(born 1990), American baseball player *

Chris Dickinson (wrestler) Christopher Torre(born August 11, 1987) is an American professional wrestler better known by the ring name Chris Dickinson. He is best known for his work in Game Changer Wrestling, Ring of Honor, Evolve Wrestling, Jersey All Pro Wrestling, New Ja ...

(born 1987), American professional wrestler * Chris Difford (born 1954), English singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer * Chris Distefano (born 1984), American comedian * Chris Dixon (born 1972), American internet entrepreneur * Chris Dodd (born 1944), American lobbyist and politician *

Chris Duffy (wrestler) Christopher Thomas Duffy (July 7, 1965 – August 25, 2000) was an American professional wrestler who appeared primarily under the name Chris Duffy. He was a mainstay on the New England independent circuit during the late 1980s and 1990s, most not ...

(1965–2000), American professional wrestler *

Chris Dunk Chris Dunk (born January 23, 1958) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Dunk did not start playing tournament tennis until the age of 14. Four years later, at 18, he was a top 10 junior in singles and doubles and won ...

(born 1958), American tennis player *

Chris Dwyer Christopher Paul Dwyer (born April 10, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Kansas City Royals in 2013. Prior to playing professionally, Dwyer attended Clemson Univer ...

(born 1988), American baseball pitcher * Chris Dyson (born 1978), American racing driver * Chris Eagles (born 1985), English footballer *

Chris Elliott Christopher Nash Elliott (born May 31, 1960) is an American actor, comedian and writer. He appeared in comedic sketches on '' Late Night with David Letterman'' (1982–1988), created and starred in the comedy series '' Get a Life'' (1990–1992) ...

(born 1960), American actor, comedian, and writer *

Chris Ellis (disambiguation) Chris Ellis may refer to: * Chris Ellis (actor) (born 1956), actor who performed in movies such as ''My Cousin Vinny'' and ''Days of Thunder'' * Chris Ellis (American football) (born 1985), free agent defensive end * Chris Ellis (basketball) (born ...

, multiple people *

Chris Ensminger Christopher William Ensminger (born December 8, 1973) is an American professional basketball coach and former professional basketball player. Playing career High school Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ensminger played high school basketball ...

(born 1973), American basketball coach and former player * Chris Eubank (born 1966), British former professional boxer *

Chris Eubank Jr. Christopher Livingstone Eubank Jr (born 18 September 1989) is a British professional boxer. He has held multiple championships in two weight classes, including the WBA interim middleweight title twice between 2015 and 2021; the IBO super-midd ...

(born 1989), British professional boxer *

Chris Evans (disambiguation) Christopher Evans or Chris Evans may refer Entertainment * Chris Evans (actor) (born 1981), American actor * Chris Evans (presenter) (born 1966), British broadcaster * Chris Evans (artist) (born 1967), British artist * Chris Tally Evans, British ...

, multiple people *

Chris Evert Christine Marie Evert (born December 21, 1954), known as Chris Evert Lloyd from 1979 to 1987, is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. Evert won 18 major singles titles, including a record seven French Open titles and a joint-record ...

(born 1954), American tennis player * Chris Fehn, American musician *

Chris Fetter Christopher W. Fetter (born December 23, 1985) is an American professional baseball pitching coach for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Early life and professional career Fetter is from Carmel, Indiana. He attended the University of ...

(born 1985), American baseball coach *

Chris Fischer Chris Fischer is an American chef and farmer from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. He is the husband of stand-up comedian and actress Amy Schumer. Biography A native of Martha's Vineyard, Fischer grew up on a farm and learned about food f ...

, American chef and farmer from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts *

Chris Flexen Christopher Flexen Jr. (born July 1, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the New York Mets and in the KBO League for the Doosan Bears. Amateu ...

(born 1994), American baseball player * Chris Froome (born 1985), winner of the 2013 and 2015 Tour de France * Chris Farley (1964–1997), American actor and comedian * Chris Frantz (born 1951), American musician and record producer * Chris Freeland (born 1969), American politician *

Chris Fryar Chris Fryar (born November 22, 1970) is an American drummer. He is a member of Zac Brown Band. He has also worked with Oteil and the Peacemakers, led by bassist Oteil Burbridge of the Allman Brothers Band, Charles Neville, Victor Wooten, Joh ...

(born 1970), American drummer * Chris Fuller (director) (born 1982), American Filmmaker *

Chris Gall Chris Gall (born 11 July 1975 in Bad Aibling, Germany) is a German jazz pianist and composer. Biography Gall studied classical piano at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA. In 1998 he finished jazz studies there. He released the album ...

(born 1975), German jazz pianist and composer * Chris Gardner (disambiguation), several people *

Chris Garia Christopher George Paul Garia (born December 16, 1992) is a Dutch sprinter and former baseball player from Curaçao. Garia won the 60 metres at the 2018 Dutch National Indoor Championships in a time of 6.70 seconds. He was also a member of ...

(born 1992), Curaçao sprinter and former baseball player *

Chris Garrett (disambiguation) Chris (or Christopher) Garret(t) may refer to: * Christopher Garrett (born 1943), British oceanographer * Christopher L. Garrett (born 1973), Associate Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court * Chris Garrett (Canadian football) (born 1987), American- ...

, multiple people *

Chris Geith Chris Geith is an American composer and arranger of contemporary jazz and New Age music. His band, The Chris Geith Group, signed with Jive Records in Asia in 2001. The band has been no. 1 in the contemporary jazz, Jazz Fusion, and Contemporary U ...

, American composer and arranger of contemporary jazz and New Age music *

Chris Godwin Rod Christopher Godwin Jr. (born February 27, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State and was drafted by the Buccaneers in the thir ...

(born 1996), American football player * Chris Gragg (born 1990), American football player *

Chris Hadfield Chris Austin Hadfield (born August 29, 1959) is a Canadian retired astronaut, engineer, fighter pilot, and musician. The first Canadian to perform extravehicular activity in outer space, he has flown two Space Shuttle missions and also serv ...

(born 1959), Canadian astronaut *

Chris Hallam Christopher "Chris" Alexander Hallam, MBE (31 December 1962 – 16 August 2013) was a Welsh Paralympian and wheelchair athlete. He competed at four Paralympic Games; Stoke Mandeville, England (1984), Seoul, South Korea (1988), Barcelona, Spa ...

(1962–2013), Welsh Paralympian and wheelchair athlete * Chris Hamrick (born 1966), American professional wrestler *

Chris Harper (disambiguation) Chris Harper or Christopher Harper may refer to: * Christopher J. Harper (born 1951), American journalist * Sir Chris Harper (RAF officer) (born 1957), British air marshal * Christopher Harper (actor) (born 1977), British actor * Chris Harper (wide ...

, multiple people *

Chris Harris (wrestler) Christopher Eric Harris (born December 25, 1973) is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name "Wildcat" Chris Harris. He is best known for his time with NWA Total Nonstop Action (TNA) as one-half of the tag team America's ...

(born 1973), American professional wrestler * Chris Hemsworth (born 1983), Australian actor * Chris Henchy, American screenwriter and producer *

Chris Herndon Christopher Herndon IV (born February 23, 1996) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Miami (FL) and was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Early years Hernd ...

(born 1996), American football player *

Chris Hero Chris Spradlin (born December 24, 1979), better known by his ring name Chris Hero, is an American professional wrestler and trainer. He is currently signed to Ring of Honor as a producer. Hero has worked for a number of independent wrestling pr ...

(born 1979), American professional wrestler *

Chris Hogan (disambiguation) Chris Hogan may refer to: * Chris Hogan (actor), American actor and comedian * Chris Hogan (American football) Christopher James Hogan (born October 24, 1987) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football Leagu ...

, several people *

Chris Holt (disambiguation) Chris Holt may refer to: * Chris Holt (ice hockey) (born 1985), American hockey goaltender * Chris Holt (pitcher) Christopher Michael Holt (born September 18, 1971) is a former pitcher for the Houston Astros (1996–1997 and 1999–2000) and ...

, several people *

Chris Hook Christopher Wayne Hook (born August 4, 1968) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher and current coach. He is the pitching coach for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the San Francisco ...

(born 1968), American baseball player and coach *

Chris Hubbard Christopher Hubbard (born April 23, 1991) is an American football guard and offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UAB. Early years Hubbard played high school football at ...

(born 1991), American football player *

Chris Hyndman Christopher Edward Hyndman (March 3, 1966 – August 3, 2015) was a Canadian interior decorator and television personality, who was co-host of the afternoon talk show ''Steven and Chris'' on CBC Television until his death in August 2015. Career ...

(1966–2015), Canadian interior decorator and television personality * Chris Iannetta (born 1983), American professional baseball player * Chris Irwin (born 1942), British former racing driver *

Chris Isaac Christopher Dwight Isaac (May 15, 1959 – October 19, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback with the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Eastern Kentu ...

(1959–2020), American professional football player * Chris Isaak (born 1956), American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor * Chris Ivory (born 1988), American former football running back *

Chris Jackson (disambiguation) Chris Jackson may refer to: Sports * Chris Jackson (wide receiver) (born 1975), American football coach and former American, Arena, and Canadian football player * Chris Jackson (defensive back) (born 1998), American football defensive back * Chris ...

, multiple people * Chris James (disambiguation), multiple people *

Chris Jansen Chris A. Jansen (born 27 October 1966) is a Dutch politician, who served as a member of the House of Representatives (Netherlands), House of Representatives between November 2019 and March 2021 on behalf of the right-wing populism, right-wing popu ...

(born 1966), Dutch politician *

Chris Janson Christopher Pierre Janson (born April 2, 1986) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Janson has recorded three full-length albums, '' Buy Me a Boat'', '' Everybody'', and '' Real Friends'', through Warner Bros. Records Nashville, alo ...

(born 1986), American singer and songwriter * Chris Jericho (born 1970), American-Canadian professional wrestler * Chris Kanyon (1970–2010), American professional wrestler *

Chris Kattan Christopher Lee Kattan () (born October 19, 1970) is an American actor and comedian. He was a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' from 1996 to 2003. He played Doug Butabi in '' A Night at the Roxbury'', Bob on the first four seasons of '' The ...

(born 1970), American actor, comedian, and author *

Chris Kenner Christophe Kenner (December 25, 1929 – January 25, 1976) was an American, New Orleans-based Rhythm and blues, R&B singer and songwriter, best known for two hit singles in the early 1960s, "I Like It Like That (Chris Kenner song), I Like It Li ...

(1929–1976), American New Orleans-based R&B singer and songwriter *

Chris Kläfford Christoffer Kläfford (born 10 April 1989) is a Swedish singer, born in Ramsberg, Sweden. Career Kläfford began his music career performing for 10 years in small bars. In 2017, however, Kläfford won the thirteenth season of the Swedish ' ...

(born 1989), Swedish singer *

Chris Klug Chris Klug (born November 18, 1972) is a professional alpine snowboarder. After receiving a liver transplant in 2000 to treat primary sclerosing cholangitis, he went on to compete in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, winning a bronz ...

(born 1972), American snowboarder *

Chris Kratt Martin William Kratt (born December 23, 1965) and Christopher Frederick James Kratt (born July 19, 1969), are American zoologists, actors, producers, directors, and educational nature show hosts. Sons of musical-instrument manufacturer William K ...

(born 1969), American television host *

Chris Kreski Christopher Raymond Kreski (July 31, 1962 – May 9, 2005) was an American writer, biographer and screenwriter. Early life and education Kreski graduated in 1980, from Butler High School and was inducted into the school's hall of fame in 2018 ...

(1962–2005), American writer, biographer and screenwriter * Chris Kyle (1974–2013), American naval sniper * Chris Kirkpatrick (born 1971), American singer and actor * Chris Lacy (born 1996), American football player * Chris Landreth (born 1961), American animator * Chris Langham (born 1949), English writer *

Chris Larkin Chris Larkin (born Christopher Stephens, 19 June 1967) is an English actor. Early life Born Christopher Larkin Stephens on 19 June 1967 in London, Larkin is the elder son of actors Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Robert Stephens. His younger brot ...

(born 1967), English actor *

Chris Lawrence (disambiguation) Christopher or Chris Lawrence may refer to: *Chris Lawrence (racing driver) (1933–2011), British racing driver *Chris Lawrence (rugby league) (born 1988), Australian professional rugby league player * Chris Lawrence (visual effects) (active sin ...

, multiple people *

Chris Lea Chris Lea is a designer, politician and political activist in Canada. He was the leader of the Green Party of Canada from 1990 to 1996. Lea is notable for being the first out of the closet, openly gay political party leader in Canadian history. B ...

, designer, politician, and political activist in Canada *

Chris Leary Chris Leary is a national television and radio show personality, who was the host of the Fox All Access syndicated radio show from 1994 to 2012. Professional wrestling Leary worked for World Wrestling Federation appearing on ''WWF Sunday Night Heat ...

, national television and radio show personality * Chris Leben (born 1980), American mixed martial artist *

Chris Chan Lee Chris Chan Lee (born in San Francisco, California) is an American filmmaker. After graduating from the USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, Lee wrote/directed ''Yellow (1998 film), Yellow,'' an independently fin ...

, American filmmaker *

Chris Lemmon Christopher Boyd Lemmon (born June 22, 1954) is an American actor and author. Early life and education Lemmon was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of actress Cynthia Stone and actor Jack Lemmon. Lemmon attended the Verde Valley School ...

(born 1954), American actor and author *

Chris Lincoln Chris Lincoln (born November 11, 1947) is an American sportscaster who called ''College Football on ABC'' from 1976 to 1979 and hosted Thoroughbred Racing on ESPN, ESPN's horse racing coverage from 1985 to 1998. He recently "semi-retired" from a s ...

(born 1947), American sportscaster *

Chris Lindstrom Christopher Paul Lindstrom (born February 28, 1997) is an American football guard for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College. Early years Lindstrom attended Shepherd Hill Regi ...

(born 1997), American football player * Chris Lowe (born 1959), English musician *

Chris MacFarland Chris MacFarland (born March 28, 1970) is an American ice hockey executive serving as the general manager for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). Early life Born in the Bronx, New York, MacFarland played collegiate hock ...

(born 1970), American ice hockey executive *

Chris Madsen Chris Madsen (February 25, 1851 – January 9, 1944) was a lawman of the Old West who is best known as being one of The Three Guardsmen, the name given to Madsen and two other Deputy US Marshals who were responsible for the apprehension and/or ki ...

(1851–1944), American lawman of the Old West *

Chris Madsen (musician) Chris Madsen (born February 23, 1954) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, teacher, and writer from Vernon, British Columbia. Career Madsen began playing the guitar at age six. At 24, he was voted "Most Advanced Guitarist" by The Royal Conservator ...

(born 1954), Canadian singer, songwriter, teacher, and writer *

Chris Makepeace Christopher Makepeace (born April 22, 1964) is a Canadian former actor, known for his starring roles in the coming-of-age film ''My Bodyguard'' (1980) and comedy horror ''Vamp'' (1986), and supporting roles in the screwball comedy '' Meatballs'' ...

(born 1964), Canadian former actor *

Chris Mannella Christopher Mannella (born June 7, 1994) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder. Club career Toronto FC Mannella joined the youth academy of Toronto FC in 2009 to play in the Canadian Soccer League. In 2014, he was a ...

(born 1994), Canadian soccer player * Chris Masters (born 1983), American professional wrestler * Chris Markoff, Yugoslav-American retired professional wrestler *

Chris Martin (disambiguation) Chris Martin (born 1977) is the English frontman of Coldplay. Chris Martin is also the name of: In sports * Chris Martin (linebacker) (born 1960), American NFL linebacker * Chris Martin (defensive back) (born 1974), former professional American ...

, multiple people * Chris Mazza (born 1989), American baseball player *Chris McCandless (1968–1992), American hiker *Chris McDuffie, American musician *Chris McKhool (born 1968), Canadian violinist, producer, guitarist, composer, and singer-songwriter *Chris McNair (1925-2019), American businessman and politician *Chris McQueen (born 1987), Australian rugby league player *Chris Meledandri (born 1959), American film producer and CEO of Illumination *Chris Melendez (born 1987), American professional wrestler *Chris Michaels (born 1961), American professional wrestler *Chris Minns (born 1979), Australian politician *Chris Montez (born 1943), American guitarist *Chris Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people *Chris Myarick (born 1995), American football player *Chris Niosi (born 1988), American animator, producer, and voice actor *Chris Noth (born 1954), American actor *Chris Odom (born 1994), American football player *Chris O'Dowd (born 1979), Irish actor and comedian *Chris Okey (born 1994), American baseball player *Chris Oladokun (born 1997), American football player *Chris O'Loughlin (fencer), Chris O'Loughlin (born 1967), American Olympic fencer *Chris Olson (ice hockey) (born 1964), American former professional ice hockey goaltender *Chris O'Neill (YouTuber) (born 1990), Irish YouTuber, animator, voice actor, musician, and video game designer *Chris Owings (born 1991), American professional baseball player *Chris Oxspring (born 1977), Australian former professional baseball player *Chris Paddack (born 1996), American baseball player *Chris Parker (disambiguation), multiple people *Chris Parnell (born 1967), American actor *Chris Pang (born 1984), Australian actor and producer *Chris Paul (born 1985), American basketball player *Chris Paul (American football) (born 1998), American football player *Chris Peace (American football) (born 1996), American football player *Chris Penn (1965–2006), American actor *Chris Perez (disambiguation), multiple people *Chris Pine (born 1980), American actor *Chris Pitman (born 1961), American musician *Chris Pontius (born 1974), American actor *Chris Potter (actor) (born 1960), Canadian actor, musician and pitchman *Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist) (born 1971), American jazz saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist *Chris Potter (record producer), British music producer and mixer *Chris Potter (priest) (born 1969), Dean of St Asaph *Chris Pratt (born 1979), American actor *Chris Prieto (born 1972), American baseball player and coach *Chris Pyne (1939–1995), English jazz trombonist *Chris Quick (born 1988), Scottish film producer *Chris Quilala, American Christian musician and worship leader *Chris Ramsay, American magician and YouTuber *Chris Ramsey (disambiguation), multiple people *Chris Rea (born 1951), English rock and blues singer and guitarist *Chris Rea (rugby union) (born 1943), Scotland former international rugby union player *Chris Reed (disambiguation), multiple people *Chris Reeve (born 1953), South African-American knife maker *Chris Rosenberg (1950–1979), American member of the DeMeo crew *Chris Rock (born 1965), American comedian and actor *Chris Rowland (born 1997), American football player *Chris Rowley (born 1990), American baseball player *Chris Rudge (born 1945), Canadian business executive *Chris Rumph (born 1971), American football coach *Chris Rumph II (born 1998), American football player *Chris Sabburg (born 1990), Australian cricketer *Chris Sabin (born 1982), American professional wrestler *Chris Sale (born 1989), American baseball player *Chris Salvi (born 1989), American football player *Chris Sandow (born 1989), Indigenous Australian rugby league player *Chris Sarandon (born 1942), American actor *Chris Sauve, Canadian animator *Chris Savino (born 1971), American cartoon animator *Chris Schenkel (1923–2005), American sportscaster *Chris Schultz (1960–2021), Canadian professional football player *Chris Seitz (born 1987), American former soccer player *Chris Slayton (born 1995), American football player *Chris Smalls, American labor organizer *Chris Smith (disambiguation), multiple people *Chris Snyder (born 1981), American baseball player *Chris Snyder (American football) (born 1974), American football player *Chris Soteros, Canadian mathematician *Chris Spedding (born 1944), English musician, singer, guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, Womble and record producer *Chris Stack, American actor *Chris Stapleton (born 1978), American singer-songwriter and guitarist *Chris Stark (born 1987), British radio personality *Chris Starkjohann (born 1956), American golfer *Chris Staros, American comic book publisher *Chris Stein (born 1950), American musician and photographer *Chris Stout (born 1984), Scottish fiddle player *Chris Stratton (born 1990), American baseball player *Chris Streveler (born 1995), American football player *Chris Stuckmann (born 1988), American film critic *Chris Sununu (born 1974), American politician *Chris Taylor (disambiguation), multiple people *Chris Tomlin (born 1972), American musician *Chris Tamer (born 1970), American ice hockey player *Chris Terrio (born 1976), American screenwriter and film director *Chris Thomas (record producer), Chris Thomas (born 1947), English record producer *Chris Thomas Devlin, American screenwriter *Chris Tordoff, English-born Irish comedian, actor, writer, YouTuber, and live streamer *Chris Tucker (born 1971), American actor and comedian *Chris Valaika (born 1985), American baseball player and coach *Chris Van Vliet (born 1983), Canadian television/radio personality *Chris Von Erich (1969–1991), American professional wrestler *Chris Vrenna (born 1967), American musician *Chris Waddell (born 1968), American Paralympic sit-skier and wheelchair track athlete *Chris Waddle (born 1960), English former professional football player and manager *Chris Wade (disambiguation), multiple people *Chris Walker (disambiguation), multiple people *Chris Ware (born 1967), American cartoonist *Chris Warren III (born 1996), American football player *Chris Watson (disambiguation), multiple people *Chris Webber (disambiguation), several people *Chris Weidman (born 1984), American mixed martial artist *Chris Weitz (born 1969), American producer, writer, director, and actor *Chris Westry (born 1997), American football player *Chris Whitecross, Canadian lieutenant-general *Chris Wiggins (data scientist), Chris Wiggins, associate professor of applied mathematics at Columbia University *Chris Wiggins (1931–2017), English-born Canadian actor *Chris Wilcox (born 1982), American basketball player *Chris Wilcox (American football) (born 1997), American football player *Chris Wilson (disambiguation), multiple people *Chris Wilder (born 1967), English professional football manager and former player *Chris Williams (disambiguation), multiple people *Chris Williamson (disambiguation), multiple people *Chris Wolstenholme (born 1978), English musician *Chris Woodruff (born 1973), American tennis player *Chris Woods (disambiguation), multiple people *Chris Woodward (born 1976), American former professional baseball utility player and coach *Chris Worley (born 1995), American football player *Chris Wormley (born 1993), American football player *Chris Young (disambiguation), multiple people *Chris Zachary (1944–2003), American professional baseball pitcher

Fictional characters

* Chris Bradley, a character from the X-Men comic books published my Marvel Comics and first appeared in the comic book series ''X-Men Unlimited'' * Chris Chambers, a character in the 1986 American coming-of-age movie ''Stand by Me (film)#Cast, Stand by Me'' played by River Phoenix * Chris Collins, a character in the 1990 American natural horror comedy movie ''Arachnophobia (film)#Cast, Arachnophobia'' * Chris Farber, a character in the 1994 American TV miniseries ''V The Final Battle#Cast, V The Final Battle'' * Chris, a character played by Christian Tessier#Filmography, Christian Tessier in the 1996 movie ''Natural Enemy'' * Chris Finch, a character from the American television series ''The Office (British TV series), The Office'' * Chris Fuller, a character in the American fantasy sitcom ''Out of This World (American TV series)#Characters, Out of This World'' * Chris Grandy in the movie ''13 Going on 30'' * Chris Griffen, a character from the 2006 film ''We Are Marshall'' * Chris Griffin, a character from ''Family Guy'' * Chris Halliwell, a character from the supernatural TV series ''Charmed'' * Chris Hammond, a character from the 1987 American fantasy-comedy movie ''Like Father Like Son (1987 film)#Plot, Like Father Like Son'' * Chris Hayden, a character from the 1974 film ''Black Christmas (1974 film), Black Christmas'' * Chris Hillard, a character from the 1993 American comedy-drama film ''Mrs. Doubtfire#Cast, Mrs. Doubtfire'' * Chris Hughes, a character from the 2010 film ''The Social Network'' * Chris Johnston, the main character from the 2003 film ''Timeline (2003 film), Timeline'' * Chris Keller, a character from the American TV series ''Oz (TV series), Oz'' * Chris Keller, a character from the American TV series ''One Tree Hill (TV series), One Tree Hill'' * Christopher "Chris" Kirkman, a character in ''Bravest Warriors#Cast, Bravest Warriors'' * Chris Kruger, the main character from the 2005 film ''Jarhead (film), Jarhead'' * Chris Kyle, a character from the 2014 film ''American Sniper'' * Chris Lloyd, a character from the 1985 film ''Target (1985 film), Target'' * Chris MacNeil, a character from the 1971 novel ''The Exorcist (book), The Exorcist'' and its franchise * Chris McLean, a character from ''Total Drama'' * Chris Miller, a character in the 1986 American fantasy drama film ''The Barker#Cast, The Barker'' * Christopher "Chris" Myers, character from the 2016 film ''The Promise (2016 film), The Promise'' * Chris "Oz" Ostreicher, a character from the 1999 film ''American Pie (film), American Pie'' and its 2001 sequel * Chris Pappas (Neighbours), Chris Pappas, a character from ''Neighbours (TV series), Neighbours'' * Chris Parker, a character played by Elisabeth Shue in the 1987 American teen movie ''Adventures in Babysitting#Cast, Adventures in Babysitting'' * Chris Peterson, the main character from the American TV sitcom ''Get a Life (American TV series), Get a Life'' (1990–1992) * Chris Pratt, a character from the 2007 film ''The Lookout (2007 film), The Lookout'' * Chris Potter, fictional character on sitcom ''Kenan and Kel'' played by Dan Frischman * Chris Redfield, a character from the ''Resident Evil'' franchise * Chris Tate, character from the British ITV soap opera, ''Emmerdale'' * Christopher "Chris" Traeger, a character from the American TV series ''Parks and Recreation'' * List of Sonic the Hedgehog characters#Chris Thorndyke, Chris Thorndyke, a human boy in the ''Sonic X'' anime television series * Chris Turner, a character in the 1993 TV series ''Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993 film)#Cast, Journey to the Center of the Earth'' * Chris 'Cav' Anton Vichon, a character from the 2002 film ''Brown Sugar (2002 film), Brown Sugar'' * Chris Warner, fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' * Chris Wells, a character in the 2008 television movie ''The Nanny Express#Cast, The Nanny Express''

Performance characters

* Cristiana Cucchi, Italian singer also known as Chris * Christine and the Queens, Héloïse Letissier (born 1 June 1988), French musician performing as ''Chris'' since 2018

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