
Chris Richards
Biography
Chris Richards was born and raised in North Canton, Ohio. He is known for his appearances on Bull (CBS) and The Russo Brothers' film, Cherry. He is primarily of German, Italian, and Welsh descent.
Richards studied acting at Kent State University. Upon graduation, he immediately began working as a local professional actor in the Cleveland area until he moved to New York City to continue the pursuit of his acting career. Since then, he has continued to earn a variety of roles in notable Theatre, TV, and Film projects. He also studied improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York under Anthony Atamanuik (creator of "The President Show" on Comedy Central).
Chris Richards has been cast in numerous productions at several significant Off-Broadway and regional theatres, including the Tony-Award-Winning Cleveland Play House and Pearl Theatre Company in New York City. He has also been fortunate to act opposite of many highly celebrated actors, including Emmy-Award-Winner Maile Flanagan and Marvel superstar Tom Holland. Richards' work has been acclaimed in The New York Times, and critics have also published reviews comparing him and his work to Tom Hanks.
He lives with his wife and two children in New York City.
Known For

TV
Blue Bloods
Medical Examiner
2010

TV
The Good Wife
Young Lawyer
2009

TV
Orange Is the New Black
Corrections Officer
2013

TV
Bull
Blue Collar Guy Juror
2016

TV
Castle Rock
Timid Guard
2018

Film
Cherry
Dog Park Husband (uncredited)
2021

Film
Sangin
Nick
2019

Film
Pandemic Trilogy
Damien
2023

Film
3 Bears Christmas
Papa Bear
2019

Film
Spray Away
Bert

Film
Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl
Mr. Mario
2023

Film
Death Metal
Baphomet
2023
Film
The Next Two Hours
Damien
2023

Film
Spy vs Spy Boss
Director Chambers
2023

Film
Shoot, Shovel and Shut Up
The Businessman
Film
Dead Living
Jeff the Manager

Film
Skye Hoshi: Anime Syndicate Strikes
Mr. Mario
2026
Film
Remember the Tin Man
Chris
Filmography
2026FilmSkye Hoshi: Anime Syndicate Strikesas Mr. Mario2023FilmDeath Metalas Baphomet2023FilmSkye Hoshi: Anime Girlas Mr. Mario2023FilmThe Next Two Hoursas Damien2023FilmPandemic Trilogyas Damien2023FilmSpy vs Spy Bossas Director Chambers2021FilmCherryas Dog Park Husband (uncredited)2019Film3 Bears Christmasas Papa Bear2019FilmSanginas Nick2018TVCastle Rockas Timid Guard2016TVBullas Blue Collar Guy Juror2013TVOrange Is the New Blackas Corrections Officer2010TVBlue Bloodsas Medical Examiner2009TVThe Good Wifeas Young Lawyer—FilmSpray Awayas Bert—FilmDead Livingas Jeff the Manager—FilmRemember the Tin Manas Chris—FilmShoot, Shovel and Shut Upas The Businessman