Christopher Masterson

Christopher Kennedy Masterson (born January 22, 1980)[1] is an American actor and disc jockey known best for his role as Malcolm's oldest brother 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.

Christopher Masterson
Born
Christopher Kennedy Masterson

(1980-01-22) January 22, 1980
Long Island, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, disc jockey
Years active1988–present
Spouse
Yolanda Pecoraro
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(m. 2019)​
Children1
RelativesDanny Masterson (brother)
Jordan Masterson (maternal half-brother)
Alanna Masterson (maternal half-sister)
Angus T. Jones (cousin)

Career

Masterson played Geoff in the direct-to-video movie Dragonheart: A New Beginning, 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 Scary Movie 2, Waterborne, Made for Each Other and Intellectual Property.[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, plays 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
Film
Year Title Role Notes
1988 Hiroshima MaidenTimmy BennettTV movie
1992 SinglesYoung Steve Dunne
Mom I Can Do ItDanny Morris
1995 Cutthroat IslandBowen
1996 SunchaserJimmy Reynolds
1997 Campfire TalesEric
My Best Friend's WeddingScotty O'Neal
Ecce PirateYoung EcceShort
1998 GirlRichard
American History XDaryl Dawson
2000 Dragonheart: A New BeginningGeoffrey
2001 Strange FrequencyToddTV movie
Nice Guys Finish LastBillyShort
Scary Movie 2Buddy Sanderson
2002 Hold OnShort
2003 Wuthering HeightsEdward Linton
2005 WaterborneZach
2006 Intellectual PropertyPaul
2007 The MasqueradeKenShort
2008 The Art of TravelConner Layne
2009 Made for Each OtherDan
2010 ImpulseDavidShort
2012 Electric SheepAndroid
2013 ChapmanPaul Holt
2015 Bad RoomiesTrevor
2016 UrgeGuy on FerryUncredited
2019 I'd Like to Be Alone NowEddie
2019 Beneath the LeavesGeorge Middleton
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1993 Murphy BrownYoung Avery BrownEpisode "One"
1994 Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanLewis BingEpisode: "Just One Lullaby"
The Road HomeSawyer Matson6 episodes
What'z Up?HimselfCo-host
1996 The ClientTommy PowersEpisode: "Private Lives"
1997 Touched by an AngelDocEpisode: "Children of the Night"
1998 The PretenderChris ContiEpisode: "Toy Surprise"
MillenniumLandon BryceEpisode: "A Room with No View"
2000–2006 Malcolm in the MiddleFrancisMain cast; 118 episodes
YoungStar Award for Best Young Ensemble Cast (2000)
Nominated – Young Artist Award for Best Ensemble in a TV Series (2001)
2002 That '70s ShowTodd3 episodes
The Dead ZoneTodd PaleyEpisode: "Quality of Life"
2003–2004 The Wild ThornberrysShane G.Voice; 5 episodes
2004 MADtvLawyerEpisode "#10.7"
2011 White CollarJosh RolandEpisode: "Where There's a Will"
2012 Men at WorkHotel ClerkEpisode: "Toilet of Eden"
2013 Onion News EmpireSam WestEpisode: "Pilot"
2014 HavenMorgan Gardener2 episodes
2016 Kat Fight!AlexTV Short
2017 Mystic Cosmic PatrolJack/Blue PatrolmanEpisode: "Potty Mouth: Part 1"

References
  1. 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.
  2. Brenoff, Ann (December 8, 2008). "Christopher Masterson, Laura Prepon sell Los Feliz home for $2,280,000". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 25, 2010.
  3. "Christopher Masterson Biography (1980-)". filmreference.com.
  4. Garcia, Jennifer et al. (June 9, 2008), "DOLCE TURNS 5!", People. 69 (22):30
  5. Keck, William (14 March 2005). "No funny business here". USA Today. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
  6. Webber, Stephanie (October 5, 2016). "Laura Prepon, Ben Foster Engaged After Whirlwind Romance: See Her Engagement Ring!". Us Magazine. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
  7. "Laura Prepon and Ben Foster Engaged: What to Know About the Ultra-Private Couple". People. October 5, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  8. "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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