Christopher Clare Showerman (born June 24, 1971) is an American actor, best known for his role as George in ''

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'' (2003).

Early life

Showerman was born in Jackson, Michigan on June 24, 1971. He was raised in Stockbridge, Michigan and attended Stockbridge High School. He embarked on an acting career after attending Michigan State University, where he majored in music. After small roles in several studio feature films, including '' Starship Troopers'' (1997) and '' Best in Show'' (2000), Showerman was cast in the lead in ''Dumped'' (2000). His big break came in 2003 when he was cast to replace

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as George in ''

'' (2003).

Career

Showerman has appeared in such films as ''Sea of Fear'', ''Idol'', ''Live Fast, Die Young'', ''Complacent'', and ''Big Game''. His film credits include ''Hole in One'', ''A Night at the Silent Movie Theater'', ''Commander and Chief'', and ''Radio America'', which he also wrote, produced and directed. On television, he has appeared on ''Jack of All Trades'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. A year after

opted not to reprise his role as George in Disney's ''

'' sequel,

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decided to produce the film for the direct-to-video market. Showerman was asked to play the part of George.

Producing

In 2006, Showerman formed an independent film production company called Shorris Film with Clint Morris, whose first film was the supernatural western ''Between the Sand and the Sky''. The company also produced ''Radio America'', co-starring, directed and written by Showerman. In 2012, Shorris Film co-produced ''Bristled: The Howl Chronicles''.Shorris Film website
; accessed March 26, 2015.

Filmography

References

External links

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Scifiscoop.com Interview for "The Land that Time Forgot"

Interview for "The Land That Time Forgot"

{{DEFAULTSORT:Showerman, Christopher 1971 births Living people Film producers from Michigan Michigan State University alumni American male television actors American male film actors American people of Dutch descent People from Jackson, Michigan Male actors from Michigan