# Christopher Masterson > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Christopher_Masterson > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Christopher_Masterson.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Masterson > Source revision: 1356371204 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American actor (born 1980)}} {{Infobox person | name = Christopher Masterson | birth_name = Christopher Kennedy Masterson | image = | caption = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1980|1|22}} | birth_place = [Long Island](/source/Long_Island), [New York](/source/New_York_(state)), U.S. | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|disc jockey}} | years_active = 1988–present | spouse = {{marriage|Yolanda Pecoraro|2019}} | children = 1 | relatives = [Danny Masterson](/source/Danny_Masterson) (brother)
[Jordan Masterson](/source/Jordan_Masterson) (maternal half-brother)
[Alanna Masterson](/source/Alanna_Masterson) (maternal half-sister)
[Angus T. Jones](/source/Angus_T._Jones) (cousin) }} '''Christopher Kennedy Masterson''' (born January 22, 1980){{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Mike |date=January 22, 2023|title=Today's famous birthdays list for January 22, 2023 includes celebrities Diane Lane, Guy Fieri|url=https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2023/01/todays-famous-birthdays-list-for-january-22-2023-includes-celebrities-diane-lane-guy-fieri.html |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=[Cleveland.com](/source/Cleveland.com)}} is an American actor and [disc jockey](/source/disc_jockey) known best for his role as [Francis](/source/List_of_Malcolm_in_the_Middle_characters) on the [Fox](/source/Fox_Broadcasting_Company) sitcom ''[Malcolm in the Middle](/source/Malcolm_in_the_Middle)'' (2000–2006). His younger half-siblings, [Alanna Masterson](/source/Alanna_Masterson) and [Jordan Masterson](/source/Jordan_Masterson) are also actors. His older brother [Danny Masterson](/source/Danny_Masterson) is a convicted sex offender and former actor. == Career == Masterson played Geoff in the direct-to-video movie ''[Dragonheart: A New Beginning](/source/Dragonheart%3A_A_New_Beginning)'' (2000), the sequel to ''[Dragonheart](/source/Dragonheart)''. Masterson is best known for his role as [Francis](/source/List_of_Malcolm_in_the_Middle_characters), the trouble-making oldest brother of [Frankie Muniz](/source/Frankie_Muniz)'s [title character](/source/List_of_Malcolm_in_the_Middle_characters) in the [Fox](/source/Fox_Broadcasting_Company) sitcom ''[Malcolm in the Middle](/source/Malcolm_in_the_Middle)''. He took on the role for seven seasons, from 2000 to 2006. In 2003, he played Edward in MTV's ''[Wuthering Heights](/source/Wuthering_Heights_(2003_film))''. Masterson portrayed a lead character in the films ''[Waterborne](/source/Waterborne_(film))'', ''[Made for Each Other](/source/Made_for_Each_Other_(2009_film))'' and ''[Intellectual Property](/source/Intellectual_Property_(film))''. He also played a supporting role in ''[Scary Movie 2](/source/Scary_Movie_2)''.{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/classified/realestate/la-hmw-hotpropmasterson8-2008dec08,0,7034407.story|title=Christopher Masterson, Laura Prepon sell Los Feliz home for $2,280,000|last=Brenoff|first=Ann|date=December 8, 2008|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=December 25, 2010}} He guest starred in three episodes of ''[That '70s Show](/source/That_'70s_Show)'', alongside his brother, Danny. In the [USA Network](/source/USA_Network) television series ''[White Collar](/source/White_Collar_(TV_series))'', he played Josh Roland in the episode "Where There's a Will". He also played Scotty O'Neal in the movie ''[My Best Friend's Wedding](/source/My_Best_Friend's_Wedding)''. In 2012, Masterson had a guest role on the TBS series ''[Men at Work](/source/Men_at_Work_(TV_series))'' as a concierge named Archie. His brother, [Danny Masterson](/source/Danny_Masterson), played Milo on the show, but the two did not share any scenes together. == Personal life == Masterson was born on Long Island, New York, the son of Carol Masterson, a manager, and Peter Masterson, an insurance agent.{{cite web|url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/79/Christopher-Masterson.html|title=Christopher Masterson Biography (1980-)|work=filmreference.com}} Masterson, like his brother [Danny Masterson](/source/Danny_Masterson), is a follower of [Scientology](/source/Scientology). The two have invested in restaurants together.Garcia, Jennifer et al. (June 9, 2008), "DOLCE TURNS 5!", ''People''. '''69''' (22):30 He also has a half-sister, actress [Alanna Masterson](/source/Alanna_Masterson), and a half-brother, actor [Jordan Masterson](/source/Jordan_Masterson).{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2005-03-14-geisha-house_x.htm|title=No funny business here|last=Keck|first=William|date=14 March 2005|work=USA Today|access-date=8 January 2011}} Masterson was in a relationship with [Laura Prepon](/source/Laura_Prepon) from 1999 to 2007, a co-star of ''That '70s Show'' alongside his brother.{{cite web|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/laura-prepon-ben-foster-engaged-see-her-diamond-ring-w443472/|title=Laura Prepon, Ben Foster Engaged After Whirlwind Romance: See Her Engagement Ring!|work=[Us Magazine](/source/Us_Magazine)|date=October 5, 2016|access-date=September 17, 2018|first=Stephanie|last=Webber}}{{cite web|url=https://people.com/celebrity/laura-prepon-ben-foster-engaged-what-to-know-about-private-couple/#|title=Laura Prepon and Ben Foster Engaged: What to Know About the Ultra-Private Couple|work=[People](/source/People_(magazine))|date=October 5, 2016|access-date=September 19, 2018}} On June 25, 2019, Masterson married actress Yolanda Pecoraro. In April 2021, she gave birth to their daughter.{{Cite web|date=April 4, 2021|title=Malcolm in the Middle Alum Christopher Masterson and Wife Yolanda Pecoraro Welcome Baby Girl|url=https://people.com/parents/christopher-masterson-yolanda-pecoraro-welcome-first-child-daughter-chiara/|url-status=live|access-date=April 6, 2021|website=People|language=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210404184830/https://people.com/parents/christopher-masterson-yolanda-pecoraro-welcome-first-child-daughter-chiara/ |archive-date=2021-04-04 }} == Filmography == {|class="wikitable sortable" |+Film |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | rowspan="2" |1992 | ''[Singles](/source/Singles_(1992_film))'' || Young Steve Dunne || |- | ''Mom I Can Do It'' || Danny Morris || |- | 1995 | ''[Cutthroat Island](/source/Cutthroat_Island)'' || Bowen || |- | 1996 | ''[Sunchaser](/source/Sunchaser)'' || Jimmy Reynolds || |- | rowspan="3" |1997 | ''[Campfire Tales](/source/Campfire_Tales_(1997_film))'' || Eric || |- | ''[My Best Friend's Wedding](/source/My_Best_Friend's_Wedding)'' || Scotty O'Neal || |- | ''Ecce Pirate'' || Young Ecce || Short |- | rowspan="2" |1998 | ''[Girl](/source/Girl_(1998_film))'' || Richard || |- | ''[American History X](/source/American_History_X)'' || Daryl Dawson || |- | 2000 | ''[Dragonheart: A New Beginning](/source/Dragonheart%3A_A_New_Beginning)'' || Geoffrey || |- | rowspan="2" |2001 | ''Nice Guys Finish Last''|| Billy || Short |- | ''[Scary Movie 2](/source/Scary_Movie_2)'' || Buddy Sanderson || |- | 2002 | ''Hold On'' || || Short |- | 2003 | ''[Wuthering Heights](/source/Wuthering_Heights_(2003_film))'' || Edward || |- | 2005 | ''[Waterborne](/source/Waterborne_(film))'' || Zach || |- | 2006 | ''[Intellectual Property](/source/Intellectual_Property_(film))'' || Paul || |- | 2007 | ''The Masquerade'' || Ken || Short |- | 2008 | ''The Art of Travel'' || Conner Layne || |- | 2009 | ''[Made for Each Other](/source/Made_for_Each_Other_(2009_film))'' || Dan || |- | 2010 | ''Impulse'' || David || rowspan="2"|Short |- | 2012 | ''Electric Sheep'' || Android |- | 2013 | ''Chapman'' || Paul Holt || |- | 2015 | ''Bad Roomies'' || Trevor || |- | 2016 | ''[Urge](/source/Urge_(film))'' || Guy on Ferry || Uncredited |- | rowspan="2" | 2019 | ''I'd Like to Be Alone Now'' || Eddie || |- | ''[Beneath the Leaves](/source/Beneath_the_Leaves)'' || George Middleton || |} {|class="wikitable sortable" |+Television |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- |1988 |''Hiroshima Maiden'' |Timmy Bennett |TV movie |- | 1993 | ''[Murphy Brown](/source/Murphy_Brown)'' || Young Avery Brown || Episode "One" |- | rowspan="3" |1994 | ''[Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman](/source/Dr._Quinn%2C_Medicine_Woman)'' || Lewis Bing || Episode: "Just One Lullaby" |- | ''[The Road Home](/source/The_Road_Home_(American_TV_series))'' || Sawyer Matson || 6 episodes |- | ''[What'z Up?](/source/What'z_Up%3F)'' || Himself || Co-host |- | 1996 | ''[The Client](/source/The_Client_(TV_series))'' || Tommy Powers || Episode: "Private Lives" |- | 1997 | ''[Touched by an Angel](/source/Touched_by_an_Angel)'' || Doc || Episode: "Children of the Night" |- | rowspan="2" |1998 | ''[The Pretender](/source/The_Pretender_(TV_series))'' || Chris Conti || Episode: "Toy Surprise" |- | ''[Millennium](/source/Millennium_(TV_series))'' || Landon Bryce || Episode: "[A Room with No View](/source/A_Room_with_No_View)" |- | 2000–2006 | ''[Malcolm in the Middle](/source/Malcolm_in_the_Middle)'' || Francis || Main cast; 118 episodes
[YoungStar Award](/source/YoungStar_Award) for Best Young Ensemble Cast (2000)
Nominated – [Young Artist Award](/source/Young_Artist_Award) for Best Ensemble in a TV Series (2001) |- |2001 |''Strange Frequency'' |Todd |TV movie |- | rowspan="2" |2002 | ''[That '70s Show](/source/That_'70s_Show)'' || Todd || 3 episodes |- | ''[The Dead Zone](/source/The_Dead_Zone_(TV_series))'' || Todd Paley || Episode: "Quality of Life" |- | 2003–2004 | ''[The Wild Thornberrys](/source/The_Wild_Thornberrys)'' || Shane G. || Voice; 5 episodes |- | 2004 | ''[MADtv](/source/MADtv)'' || Lawyer || Episode "#10.7" |- | 2011 | ''[White Collar](/source/White_Collar_(TV_series))'' || Josh Roland || Episode: "Where There's a Will" |- | 2012 | ''[Men at Work](/source/Men_at_Work_(TV_series))''|| Hotel Clerk || Episode: "Toilet of Eden" |- | 2013 | ''[Onion News Empire](/source/The_Onion)'' || Sam West || Episode: "Pilot" |- | 2014 | ''[Haven](/source/Haven_(TV_series))'' || Morgan Gardener || 2 episodes |- | 2016 | ''Kat Fight!'' || Alex || TV Short |- | 2017 | ''Mystic Cosmic Patrol'' || Jack/Blue Patrolman || Episode: "Potty Mouth: Part 1" |- | 2026 || ''[Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair](/source/Malcolm_in_the_Middle%3A_Life's_Still_Unfair)'' || Francis || 4 episodes |} == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|557733}} * [http://adrinkwith.com/chris-masterson/ "Chris Masterson on Life after 'Malcolm in the Middle'"]. Interview at adrinkwith.com. Retrieved June 6, 2016. {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Masterson, Christopher}} Category:1980 births Category:Living people Category:20th-century American male actors Category:21st-century American male actors Category:American male child actors Category:American male film actors Category:American male television actors Category:American Scientologists Category:Male actors from New York (state) Category:Masterson family Category:People from East Williston, New York --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Christopher Masterson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Masterson) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Masterson?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.