Chris O’Donnell

Actor

American Winnetka, Illinois, USA Cancer

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth26/06/1970
Age56 years
BirthplaceWinnetka, Illinois, USA
Zodiac SignCancer

Latest News about Chris O’Donnell

24/10/2026

O'Donnell marked the 26th birthday of his eldest son, Chip, with a series of family photos shared on Instagram. He is the father of five children with his wife, Caroline, whom he married in 1997.

13/10/2026

Chris O'Donnell announced the launch of Lone Cypress Entertainment, his new production company. The venture adds to his work as a producer alongside his continuing acting career.

Do you like Chris O’Donnell?

You can vote only once.

90% like · 10% dislike

Bio/Wiki

Full NameChristopher Eugene O'Donnell
SummaryAmerican movie, television, stage, and voice actor known for film roles in the 1990s and the television series NCIS: Los Angeles. He also stars in the ABC series 9-1-1: Nashville and works as a producer.
BreakthroughScent of a Woman (1992), which earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolingLoyola Academy, Chicago
Higher EducationAttended UCLA; graduated from Boston College in 1992 with a BA in marketing

Personal Life

Religion BackgroundRaised in a Catholic family and attended Catholic schools
PhilanthropyHas used his celebrity to draw attention to social causes, including a 2000 golf event that raised funds for the Motion Picture and Television Fund

Relationships & More

SpouseCaroline Fentress
Marriage Year1997
Children Count5

Family

FatherWilliam Charles O'Donnell, Sr.
MotherJulie Ann Rohs
Siblings
  • Four sisters and two brothers
  • he is the youngest of seven children

Career

Early WorkModeled from age thirteen and appeared in commercials, including a McDonald's advertisement
Film DebutMen Don't Leave (1990)
Notable Films
  • Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
  • Scent of a Woman (1992)
  • Batman Forever (1995)
  • The Chamber (1996)
  • Batman & Robin (1997)
  • Vertical Limit (2000)
  • Kinsey (2004)
Television
  • Head Cases (2005)
  • NCIS: Los Angeles (role of G. Callen)
  • 9-1-1: Nashville (role of Captain Don Hart, 2025–2026)
Other RolesAlso works as a producer, including as executive producer of 9-1-1: Nashville and Come Dance with Me (2022)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. His mother reportedly persuaded him to attend his first audition by offering to buy him a new car.
2. He was reportedly discovered through a McDonald's commercial in which he served Michael Jordan.
3. He received a Chicago Film Critics Association award for Most Promising Actor for The Chamber.

Also born on 26 June

Information on this page is collected from public sources and may not be 100% accurate. Report an error
Scroll to Top