Chris Carmack

CHRIS CARMACK made his network debut in the Fox hit “The O.C." He quickly followed up with his first lead role in the original USA Network movie, “The Last Ride,” opposite Dennis Hopper. Carmack just completed the dance-themed ABC drama pilot “Grace,” starring opposite Eric Roberts and Debbie Allen.

Other television credits include appearances on "Smallville," “Drop Dead Diva,” "CSI: Miami,” "CSI: New York” and “Desperate Housewives.”

Carmack made his West End debut starring opposite Rosamund Pike in Tennessee Williams’ “Summer and Smoke.” The play, directed by Adrian Noble, premiered at the Nottingham Playhouse before moving to the West End stage. For Carmack, this production came on the heels of Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of Joe Orton's “Entertaining Mr. Sloane,” directed by David Scott. Carmack played the title role opposite Alec Baldwin and Jan Maxwell.

Carmack grew up in a family of five in suburban Rockville, Maryland, where he loved playing all types of sports. In high school, however, his attention turned to the stage and he began working passionately on three productions a year, in various capacities, while also competing in numerous drama festivals.

After gaining an appreciation for all aspects of theater, Carmack decided to continue his training at NYU. After two years in New York City, the actor heeded the clarion call of the Los Angeles stage and moved west for a role in a play.

Carmack is a devoted jazz and blues musician who plays saxophone and guitar. He is the front man for his own band.

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