A native Texan, Chip is known for his quirky characters that he has portrayed and his complete dedication to his craft. He has had the opportunity to play everything from a young Amish Man on Cold Case to a German brain surgeon who is a wanna-be rapper.Chip was born in Arlington, TX and raised in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. After graduating from Glen Rose High School in Glen Rose, TX, Chip received an acting scholarship from Tarleton State University and later transferred to a film acting school in Dallas named KD Studio where he graduated Valedictorian.He worked in the theater and on camera in and around the Southwest market and went on to earn his BFA at The University of Texas at Arlington where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a departmental 4.0. After landing an agent and manager in Los Angeles, he moved there and started working immediately. He quickly booked his first National commercial in LA through casting director extraordinaire, Francene Selkirk of Zydeco Studios and began working steadily in both film and television.Chip has had the opportunities to write, produce and direct projects throughout his career. He has a huge passion for his family, friends, animals and philanthropy.