Christopher was born and raised in Southern Illinois where he grew up on his father's farm. He spent most of his childhood years exploring the wilderness that surrounded him. During high school he was an athlete lettering in track and football. Christopher went on to attend Southern Illinois University were he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. He returned to the University for his post-graduate work having his eyes set on becoming an emergency physician. During that time Christopher's path led him into a film audition that changed the course of his life. His first few roles where lead roles in independent films. Acting became his passion and he has not looked back since. He has spent time between Los Angeles and Atlanta where he frequents when not residing in Nashville, Tennessee.