Christopher Collet
| Christopher Collet | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 13, 1968 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983–2012 |
| Spouse(s) | Nicole Dooley (2005-present) |
Christopher Collet (/koʊˈleɪ/; born March 13, 1968) is an American actor who is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Jake Livingston in the 1984 movie Firstborn and for his lead role in the 1986 film The Manhattan Project.
Career
Collet decided to enter show business during his teens and acquired an agent. His first film role was "Paul" in the 1983 horror Sleepaway Camp at age 15. Collet remained in touch with his co-star Jonathan Tiersten and they auditioned together for shows. Collet eventually landed the role of "Neil Oxley" in the 1984 CBS after school special Welcome Home Jellybean. Following this success Collet landed numerous roles in television and film including "Jake Livingston" in Firstborn, "Richard Jahnke Jr." in the 1985 TV film Right to Kill?, "Paul Stephens" in the 1986 film The Manhattan Project, and "Albert Kaussner" in the 1995 Stephen King miniseries The Langoliers. His television appearances include guest roles on Magnum P.I., The Cosby Show, The Hitchhiker (1983), The Equalizer (1985), L.A. Law (1986), and MacGyver (1985). He also starred in several Broadway theatre productions.[1] Collet has also been the voice director for many 4Kids television productions, and voiced the character of Orbot in the video game Sonic Unleashed.
Two of the stars of Sex and the City have played his girlfriend: Sarah Jessica Parker in Firstborn, and Cynthia Nixon in The Manhattan Project. Collet and co-star Cynthia Nixon were both attending Hunter College High School at the time they filmed The Manhattan Project.
Personal life
Collet was born in New York City. He has one younger sister, Jennifer. He is a 1986 graduate of Hunter College High School.
Collet met his wife Nicole Dooley in 1998 when they played husband and wife on an episode of Silk Stalkings. Both are Pilates instructors and co-own The Pilates Boutique in Brooklyn, New York. They have one son, Julien.[2]
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Sleepaway Camp | Paul | age 15 |
| 1984 | Firstborn | Jake Livingston | |
| 1986 | The Manhattan Project | Paul Stephens | |
| 1990 | Prayer of the Rollerboys | Gary Lee | |
| 2008 | 15 Below Zero | Calvin | Short |
| 2012 | The Illusionauts | Additional Voices | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-91 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Kyle / Neil Oxley | 2 Episodes: Welcome Home, Jellybean; Lies of the Heart |
| 1985 | Right to Kill? | Richard Jahnke Jr. | TV Movie |
| 1986 | Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color | Benjamin Reed | 1 Episode: Hero in the Family |
| 1987 | The Hitchhiker | Jimmy Lee Stoler | 1 Episode: Homebodies |
| 1988 | The Equalizer | Danny Winters | 1 Episode: The Child Broker |
| The Cosby Show | Jake Palmer | 1 Episode: The Visit | |
| 1988-89 | American Playhouse | David | 2 Episodes: Pigeon Feathers, Love and Other Sorrows |
| 1989 | ABC Afterschool Special | Nickel | 1 Episode: Private Affairs |
| 1991 | L.A. Law | Second Lt. Robert Braden | 1 Episode: Rest in Pieces |
| Gabriel's Fire | Moon Man | 1 Episode: One Flew Over the Bird's Nest | |
| MacGyver | Sir Galahad / Groom | 2 Episodes: Good Knight MacGyver: Part 1 & 2 | |
| 1992 | The Heights | Paul Brinkman | 1 Episode: The Transformation |
| O Pioneers! | Amedee | TV Movie | |
| 1995 | The Langoliers | Albert Kaussner | TV Mini-Series |
| Central Park West | Zack Wells | 1 Episode: When I Deceive You... | |
| 1998 | Silk Stalkings | Russ | 1 Episode: Fear and Loathing in Palm Beach |
| Magnum, P.I. | |||
References
- ↑ Christopher Collet - Biography
- ↑ "Pilates Marriages". Retrieved February 10, 2010.
External links
- Christopher Collet at the Internet Movie Database
- Christopher Collet at the Internet Broadway Database
