Christopher Showerman
Christopher Clare Showerman (born June 24, 1971) is an American actor, best known for his role as George in George of the Jungle 2 (2003).[1][2]
Christopher Showerman | |
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| Born | Christopher Clare Showerman June 24, 1971 Stockbridge, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Website | christophershowerman.com |
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 Brendan Fraser as George in George of the Jungle 2 (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, The OC, and CSI Miami.
A year after Brendan Fraser opted not to reprise his role as George in Disney's George of the Jungle 2 sequel, Disney decided to produce the film for the direct-to-video market. Showerman was asked to play the part of George.[3]
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.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Dumped | Strobe Reilly | Direct-to-video |
| 2001 | Frankenbabe | Eddie | Short film |
| 2003 | George of the Jungle 2 | George | Direct-to-video |
| 2005 | The Gentle Barn | Jay | Short film |
| 2006 | Sea of Fear | Derek | |
| 2008 | Big Game | Luke | |
| 2008 | Dead Country | D.J. Seinfeld (voice) | |
| 2008 | Live Fast, Die Young | Big Mack | |
| 2009 | The Land That Time Forgot | Stack | Direct-to-video |
| 2010 | Hole in One | Dr. Hamilton Manning | |
| 2012 | The Temple | Derek (voice) | |
| 2012 | Commander and Chief | ||
| 2012 | Complacent | Jason Haney | |
| 2012 | A Night at the Silent Movie Theater | Jon the Soundman | |
| 2014 | This Ain't a Game | King Slayer | Short film |
| 2014 | The Adventures of Captain Fantastic & Mega Mom | Captain Fantastic | Short film |
| 2014 | Obsessed | XX | Short film |
| 2014 | Between the Sand and the Sky | Lorin Sheffield | Direct-to-video |
| 2014 | A Fistful of Feathers | Mark | Short film |
| 2015 | Scooby-Doo! and the Beach Beastie | Police Officer (voice) | Direct-to-video |
| 2015 | Batman: Personal Issues | Batman | Short film |
| 2015 | Radio America | Simon Weinreib | |
| 2015 | Cyber Case | Agent Willis | |
| 2015 | Of Fortune and Gold | Marco | |
| 2015 | EP/Executive Protection | Capt. Simmons | |
| 2016 | Smoke Filled Lungs | ||
| 2016 | Terror Tales | The Driver | Segment: "Wraparound" |
| 2016 | Flagged | Landlord | Short film |
| 2017 | Lady Bug | Man | |
| 2017 | Branded | ||
| 2017 | The Waiting Room | The Boss / Mr. Brown | Short film |
| 2018 | Enter the Fire | Henry | |
| 2018 | Astro | Dr. Kevin Green | |
| 2018 | Encounter | Johnny Brandt | |
| 2018 | Double Blind | John Smith | |
| 2019 | Vitals | Richard Carson | [5] |
| 2019 | Change of Plans | Jeff | Short film |
| 2021 | The Method | Desmond Gage | |
| TBA | Black Water | [6] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Jack of All Trades | Extra | Uncredited; Episode: "Return of the Dragoon" |
| 2004 | The O.C. | Impossibly Hot Fireman | Episode: "The Strip" |
| 2006 | CSI: Miami | Pete Nealy | Episode: "Driven" |
| 2015 | Just Plain Dead | Wesley Wolfram | TV Pilot |
| 2016 | Supergirl | Tor | 3 episodes [2] |
| 2016 | Scorpion | Captain | Episode: "It Isn't the Fall That Kills You" |
| 2017 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Agent Moore | Episode: "No Regrets" |
| 2017 | Transplants | Philip | Episode: "Networking" |
| 2017 | Tales of Morrissa | Alex | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Versus | 4 episodes | |
| 2018 | The Young and the Restless | Officer Michael Hunter | 1 episode |
| 2019–2020 | Truth Be Told | C.O. Walters | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | The Dresden Files | John Marcone | Episode: "Peace Talks" |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Little Mermaid | King Triton | [7] |
References
- Barton, Steve. "Vitals Interview Series Part 3: Christopher Showerman". dreadcentral.com. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- Landicho, John (21 December 2015). "'Supergirl' CBS Cast: 'George of the Jungle' Star Christopher Showerman Onboard". Breathe Cast. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- Morris, Clint. "ChristopherShowerman.com". Interview with Christopher Showerman. Ironman Magazine.
- Shorris Film website Archived 2017-09-12 at the Wayback Machine; accessed March 26, 2015.
- "Christopher Showerman discusses 'The Path of Leashed Resistance' (Includes interview)". www.digitaljournal.com. 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
- "GARY DANIELS WILL PLAY A SPECIAL OPS TROOPER IN BLACKWATER". budomate.com. Budomate Magazine. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- Freedman, Donna (23 October 2019). "Review: From screen to stage, 'Little Mermaid' expands on a beloved tale". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 26 August 2020.