Christopher Masterson is an American actor and producer, best known for his role as Francis in the television series Malcolm in the Spotlight. He is the younger brother of Danny Masterson, an actor who played in the 90s sitcom "The 70s Show."
Personal life
An American actor of Irish descent, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, was born February 22, 1980 in Long Island, in southern New York. His mother is Carol Masterson, a company manager, and his father is Peter Masterson, an insurance agent. Masterson is currently alone. Like his brother Danny, he is a follower of Scientology. They have a joint business with their brother - their own restaurant. Christopher also has a half brother and sister, Jordan and Alanna Masterson, who also act in films and on television.
Career
An attractive blond-haired actor with moving, ironic eyebrows, having an amazing resemblance to his older brother Danny, Christopher Masterson performed several outstanding roles before becoming famous thanks to the popular television series Malcolm in the Spotlight.
After playing a supporting role in an unremarkable television film, Christopher Masterson, at the age of twelve, made his debut in the 1992 romantic comedy “The Loners, ” where Scott Campbell plays as a child. In 1993, Chris returned to television with an episodic role in the then-popular TV series "Murphy Brown." This was followed by a regular role in the short-lived family drama on the CBS television station, "The Way Home."
However, despite the constant roles of a young teenager in the 90s, Masterson received recognition as an actor only in 2000. At this time, he got a role in the popular sitcom "Malcolm in the Spotlight". The series premiered in January 2000 on Fox.
The story revolves around the boy genius of Malcolm and his relationship with family and friends. In the series, Masterson plays the role of Francis Wilkerson - the older brother of Malcolm, who was sent to military school at the beginning of the series for misconduct.
In the 2000s, the series was a huge success and received many awards, including seven Emmys and one Grammy. The popularity of the series brought Masterson several prestigious nominations, and to this day the role of Francis Wilkerson is one of the most famous actor in his career.
