Chris was born in Atlanta, GA. After modeling as a young child, his parents were encouraged by scouts to pursue the world of acting for their son. Chris has been cast in several movies including Big Momma's House 2 and Disney's Avalon High, and has had recurring roles on shows such as Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns, Vh1 Single Ladies, and KC Undercover. Along with his acting success, he was the safety and captain of his football team at Westlake High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Chris attended Duke University on a full football scholarship , but left school in 2014 to pursue his acting career in Los Angeles.