Chris Studenka was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. He attended The J. W. Sexton High School before graduating from Central Michigan University. As children Chris, his older brothers Rob and Jeff, and cousins David and Matt Marsik, made more than a dozen films using their parents 8mm movie camera. All the movies were made under the StuMar label. After college he wrote, directed and starred in a series of short films in Michigan; "Hunting Season", "The End", "The Long Walk" with his friend and production partner, Trent Tollstam. Those movies were made under the TNT Productions label. He ultimately moved out west and splits his time between Scottsdale, AZ and Los Angeles. A extremely versatile actor, he has played a wide range of roles including a Professor, Detective, Judge, Heroin Addict, Pro Football Coach, Lawyer, and an abusive father in the award winning short film "Anita". He is an avid marathon runner and has modeled running apparel and shoes for a major sporting goods running catalog.