Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
January 1, 1949 (age 77)
Also Known As
Chris Kriesa
Christopher Kriess
Christoph Krisea
Christopher Kriesa
Known For
TV
Grey's Anatomy
Claude Markham
2005
TV
Knots Landing
Mechanic
1979
TV
Knots Landing
Aide
1979
TV
The West Wing
Officer
1999
TV
The West Wing
Mitch
1999
TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Club Member
2000
TV
MacGyver
Player
1985
TV
Melrose Place
Sheriff
1992
TV
The A-Team
Firefigher Fred
1983
TV
Falcon Crest
Scott Ridley
1981
TV
L.A. Law
Cop
1986
TV
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Man
1993
TV
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Myra's Customer
1993
TV
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Harry Barton
1993
TV
Lethal Weapon
Parole Commissioner
2016
TV
Fresh Off the Boat
Jack Clovis
2015
TV
The Twilight Zone
2nd Rescuer (segment "The Junction")
1985
TV
Airwolf
Dr. Johnson
1984
TV
T. J. Hooker
Officer
1982
TV
Matt Houston
1982
Filmography
2025FilmAmericanaas Hiram Bruce Starr2023FilmMaggie Moore(s)as Jerry Connors2022FilmBlondeas Joe E. Brown2022TVOuter Rangeas JB Stone2021FilmBaby Moneyas Mr. Reed2020FilmThe 11th Greenas Beetle Smith2019FilmA Nasty Piece of Workas Third Executive2019FilmSamiras Gary2019FilmInterpretersas Mayor Stetson2018FilmCon Manas Parole Board Officer2018FilmAmerica: Land of the Freeks2018FilmHouse of Deadly Secretsas Commissioner Arnold2016TVLethal Weaponas Parole Commissioner2015FilmWind Walkersas James Russiere2015TVFresh Off the Boatas Jack Clovis2014FilmSugar Daddiesas David2014FilmThe Dead the Damned and the Darknessas Speaker of the House Gates2013FilmMissing at 17as Vagrant2013FilmThe Cheating Pactas Nathan2013FilmDose of Realityas Doctor Wilkins2012FilmStalked at 17as Landlord2012FilmOperation Terroras Phillip Singer2011FilmBetrayed at 17as Detective Vincent2010FilmD.C. Sniperas Agent James Rogan (as Chris Kriesa)2009FilmAbsolute Evilas Beauregard2008FilmIbidas Chris Cross2007FilmGoyas Dr. George Rosenberg2007FilmDard Divorceas Lawyer Jake2006FilmChain Reactionas Douglas Madsen2005TVGrey's Anatomyas Claude Markham2003FilmKiller Flood: The Day the Dam Brokeas Frank2003FilmBeyond the Limitsas Frederick2002TVBoomtownas Warden Frank Collins2002FilmPoint of Originas AJ Jackobowski2001FilmThe Man Who Wasn't Thereas Officer Persky2001FilmFacing the Enemyas Detective Stewart2001FilmLegion of the Deadas Psycho Mike (as Chris Kriesa)2001FilmThe Perfect Wifeas McGovern2001FilmDownward Angelas Frank2000FilmLiving in Fearas Lyle Pointer2000FilmCast Awayas Pilot Kevin2000FilmThe Stepdaughteras Receptionist2000FilmHellraiser: Infernoas Older Detective2000TVCurb Your Enthusiasmas Club Member2000TVThe Districtas Chief Thomas Clifton2000FilmThe Perfect Tenantas Mr. Summer2000FilmAlone with a Strangeras Dr. Silverstone2000FilmNautilusas Captain Noah Brin2000FilmThe Perfect Nannyas Librarian1999FilmHostile Environmentas Miero1999FilmHer Married Loveras Clerk1999TVThe West Wingas Officer1999FilmI'll Remember Aprilas FBI Reeve1999TVL.A. Heat1998FilmThe Landladyas Ralphie1998FilmCapturedas Charlie1998FilmThe Night Calleras Mr. Brill1997FilmMan of Her Dreamsas Bill Iripino1997FilmCupidas Officer1997FilmRunaway Caras Donner1997FilmThe Nurseas Doctor Sanders1996FilmDaddy's Girlas Dr. Richardson1996FilmMy Fellow Americansas Agent Kopeck1996FilmTiger Heartas Nat1996FilmThe Dentistas Mr. Schaeffer1996FilmHeaven's Prisonersas Priest1996FilmThe Silencersas Jennings1996FilmMr. Wrongas Cop #11996FilmAlmighty Fred1995FilmVoodooas Baird1995FilmCyberTracker 2as Chief of Police1995FilmDillinger and Caponeas Melvin Purvis1995FilmVirusas Cop1995FilmThe Secretaryas James Robinson1995FilmTough and Deadlyas Briggers' Man1994FilmOpen Fireas CHP Officer1994FilmScanner Copas Riley1994FilmThe Forceas Brooks1993FilmMartial Outlawas Hal1993FilmDistant Cousinsas 1st Policeman1993FilmBounty Trackeras Grey1993TVDr. Quinn, Medicine Womanas Man1992FilmMission of Justiceas Sergeant Duncan1992TVMelrose Placeas Sheriff1991FilmCarnal Crimesas Cop1991FilmEve of Destructionas Korman1990TVCop Rock1990FilmStreet Asylumas Additional Voices (voice)1989TVMancuso, F.B.I.1989FilmI, Madmanas Sarge1989FilmShockeras Guard #21988FilmDouble Revengeas Dispatcher1988FilmMoving Targetas Police Officer1987FilmSummer Schoolas Beach Cop1986TVStarmanas Kent Davis1986TVL.A. Lawas Cop1985TVMacGyveras Player1985TVThe New Alfred Hitchcock Presentsas S.W.A.T. Member1985TVThe Twilight Zoneas 2nd Rescuer (segment "The Junction")1984FilmThe Karate Kidas Official1984TVAirwolfas Dr. Johnson1983TVThe A-Teamas Firefigher Fred1982TVMatt Houston1982TVT. J. Hookeras Officer1981TVFalcon Crestas Scott Ridley1981FilmBitter Harvestas Marshall1979TVKnots Landingas Mechanic