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Chris Owen (actor)
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Chris Owen is an American
actor. He is best known for his role in the American Pie
movies as Chuck Sherman (self-styled as "The Sherminator"). He reprised this role in American Pie 2
, American Pie: Band Camp
and American Reunion
. Aside from Eugene Levy
, he is the only other actor from the theatrical trilogy to appear in any of the spin-off films.
and moved to California
with his family as a young child. He has had roles in many popular films such as Major Payne
, Angus, Can't Hardly Wait
, Black Sheep, She's All That
and Ready to Rumble
.
He has also been a cast member in National Lampoon
's early 2000s college-themed comedies, with roles of varying significance in Van Wilder, Dorm Daze 1
& 2
, and Gold Diggers
. In addition to the series of National Lampoon's college comedies, Owen also starred in the college film Going Greek
as the antagonist Davis. This is in direct contrast to the roles he played in the American Pie movies as he was the one never being picked on. Similarly, Owen played a bully in She's All That
as well as a bully named Scut Farcus in My Summer Story
, sequel of A Christmas Story
. By contrast, in most movies, Owen tends to be the target of bullying. He was picked on in the American Pie movies and was the target of bullying in Major Payne, October Sky
, and in Angus. He also played a role in which he had fallen in love with a beautiful, sexy girl named Balmers maw, played by Madi Pendleton. He has also starred in October Sky
, as well as a small part in Hildalgo as "First Soldier".
He plays a meathead in The Life of Lucky Cucumber along with long time friend Charlie Talbert
who played Angus, and has recently played a character named Norm in The Mist
. He also played the son of the Frogman (and turned out to be the true Frogman himself) in an episode of Picket Fences
.
Owen also stars as Jordan in Something Corporate
's music video "If You C Jordan".
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actor. He is best known for his role in the American Pie
American Pie (film)
American Pie is a 1999 teen comedy film written by Adam Herz. American Pie was the directorial film debut of brothers Paul and Chris Weitz, and the first film in the American Pie film series...
movies as Chuck Sherman (self-styled as "The Sherminator"). He reprised this role in American Pie 2
American Pie 2
American Pie 2 is a 2001 comedy film and sequel to American Pie and is the second film in the American Pie film series. It was written by Adam Herz and David H. Steinberg, and directed by J. B. Rogers. The film picks up the story of the four friends from the first film as they reunite during the...
, American Pie: Band Camp
American Pie: Band Camp
#Andrew W.K. - "She Is Beautiful"#Breaking Benjamin - "Forget It"#Snow Patrol - "How To Be Dead"#Matt Nathanson - "Laid"#Treble Charger - "American Psycho"#Good Charlotte - "The Anthem"#Paul Locke - "Paul's Drums"#Jimmy Eat World - The Middle...
and American Reunion
American Reunion
For the fourth installment in the American Pie series, see American Pie Presents: Band CampAmerican Reunion is an upcoming comedy film written and directed by Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg...
. Aside from Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy, CM is a Canadian actor, comedian, television director, producer, musician, and writer. He is known for his work in Canadian television series, American movies, and television movies. He is the only actor to have appeared in all eight of the American Pie films, as Noah Levenstein...
, he is the only other actor from the theatrical trilogy to appear in any of the spin-off films.
Life and career
Owen was born in MichiganMichigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
and moved to California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
with his family as a young child. He has had roles in many popular films such as Major Payne
Major Payne
Major Payne is a 1995 comedy film, starring Damon Wayans. The film is a loose remake of the 1955 film The Private War of Major Benson, starring Charlton Heston....
, Angus, Can't Hardly Wait
Can't Hardly Wait
Can't Hardly Wait is a 1998 American teen comedy film written and directed by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont. It stars Ethan Embry, Charlie Korsmo, Lauren Ambrose, Peter Facinelli, Seth Green, and Jennifer Love Hewitt, and is notable for a number of "before-they-were-famous" appearances by various...
, Black Sheep, She's All That
She's All That
She's All That is a 1999 American romantic comedy film directed by Robert Iscove, and is a modern adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion...
and Ready to Rumble
Ready to Rumble
Ready to Rumble is a 2000 American comedy film directed by Brian Robbins and written by Steven Brill, which is based on Turner Broadcasting's now defunct professional wrestling promotion, World Championship Wrestling...
.
He has also been a cast member in National Lampoon
National Lampoon Inc
National Lampoon, Incorporated is a company formed in 2002 in order to use the brand name "National Lampoon" in comedy and entertainment. In the words of its prospectus, the role of the company is to "develop, produce, provide creative services and distribute National Lampoon branded comedic...
's early 2000s college-themed comedies, with roles of varying significance in Van Wilder, Dorm Daze 1
National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze
National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze is a 2003 American comedy film. Directed by the brothers David and Scott Hillenbrand, it was written by Patrick Casey and Worm Miller. The movie showcases many new and largely then-unknown actors and actresses...
& 2
National Lampoon's Dorm Daze 2
National Lampoon's Dorm Daze 2 is the mystery/farce sequel to the 2003 comedy National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze. Chris Owen and Danielle Fishel reprised their roles from the original along with Tony Denman, James DeBello, Patrick Cavanaugh, Marieh Delfino, Jennifer Lyons and Gable Carr...
, and Gold Diggers
National Lampoon's Gold Diggers
National Lampoon's Gold Diggers is a 2004 film directed by Gary Preisler. It features two friends, played by Will Friedle and Chris Owen, who marry two old ladies, played by Louise Lasser and Renée Taylor, so they can inherit their fortunes when they die.- Reception :The film was considered a...
. In addition to the series of National Lampoon's college comedies, Owen also starred in the college film Going Greek
Going Greek
Going Greek is a 2001 American comedy film written and directed by Justin Zackham.-Plot:Set in any-college U.S.A., centering on Jake, an embittered ex-high school American football star who is coerced into pledging the "coolest" fraternity on campus. Jake does so in order to protect Gil, his...
as the antagonist Davis. This is in direct contrast to the roles he played in the American Pie movies as he was the one never being picked on. Similarly, Owen played a bully in She's All That
She's All That
She's All That is a 1999 American romantic comedy film directed by Robert Iscove, and is a modern adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion...
as well as a bully named Scut Farcus in My Summer Story
My Summer Story
It Runs in the Family is a 1994 film that follows the further adventures of Ralphie Parker and his family from the holiday hit A Christmas Story...
, sequel of A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story is a 1983 American Christmas comedy film based on the short stories and semi-fictional anecdotes of author and raconteur Jean Shepherd, including material from his books In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash, and Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories. It was directed by Bob Clark...
. By contrast, in most movies, Owen tends to be the target of bullying. He was picked on in the American Pie movies and was the target of bullying in Major Payne, October Sky
October Sky
October Sky is a 1999 American biographical film directed by Joe Johnston, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper and Laura Dern. It is based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the launch of Sputnik 1 to take up rocketry against his father's wishes, and who...
, and in Angus. He also played a role in which he had fallen in love with a beautiful, sexy girl named Balmers maw, played by Madi Pendleton. He has also starred in October Sky
October Sky
October Sky is a 1999 American biographical film directed by Joe Johnston, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper and Laura Dern. It is based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the launch of Sputnik 1 to take up rocketry against his father's wishes, and who...
, as well as a small part in Hildalgo as "First Soldier".
He plays a meathead in The Life of Lucky Cucumber along with long time friend Charlie Talbert
Charlie Talbert
Charles McClellan Talbert is an American film actor, known for the title role in the film Angus.Talbert was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin.Talbert often performs in the same films as Chris Owen.-Filmography:...
who played Angus, and has recently played a character named Norm in The Mist
The Mist (film)
The Mist is a 2007 American science-fiction horror film based on the 1980 novella of the same name by Stephen King. The film is written and directed by Frank Darabont, who had previously adapted Stephen King's works The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile...
. He also played the son of the Frogman (and turned out to be the true Frogman himself) in an episode of Picket Fences
Picket Fences
Picket Fences is a 60-minute American television drama about the residents of the fictional town of Rome, Wisconsin, created and produced by David E. Kelley. The show initially ran from September 18, 1992, to June 26, 1996, on the CBS television network in the United States...
.
Owen also stars as Jordan in Something Corporate
Something Corporate
Something Corporate is an American rock band from Orange County, California, formed in 1998. Their current line-up includes pianist and vocalist Andrew McMahon, guitarist Josh Partington, bassist Kevin Page and drummer Brian Ireland....
's music video "If You C Jordan".