Chris Potter Biography
Chris Potter (Christopher Jay “Chris” Potter) is a Canadian actor, musician, and pitchman. He famously is known for his roles as Peter Caine on the 1990s crime drama Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. He is also known as Dr. David Cameron in the first season of Queer as Folk.
He also voiced Gambit in the animated X-Men series. He has had a recurring role as con-artist Evan Owen on The Young and the Restless. He acts Tim Fleming on the drama Heartland.
Chris Potter Early Life/ Education
Growing up, he had an interest in sports such as hockey, baseball, and football as well as in community theater. Victorious in sports throughout his high school years (attended Oakridge Secondary School in London, Ontario), he needed a professional career as an athlete; however, his father would not permit it. He later gave up college to start a career as a rock musician. He detected a love for the theater and became a professional stage actor. He worked on an oil rig in Northern Canada, sold cars, and later became an insurance salesman. He departed the insurance company to start his career on TV, as an actor and a pitchman.
Away from acting, he is also a singer and songwriter. He taped the CD Tourmaline, for which he wrote all the songs. He also plays guitar, drums, and piano.
Chris Potter Career
Television
After being a spokesman on many commercials in the 1980s, and his role in Material World, and made his mark in TV playing David Carradine’s son and crime-fighting partner, after receiving a contract with Warner Bros. in 1992, and remained close friends with Carradine until his death in 2009. His first role, in 1993, was a hit in both Canada and the United States. He also appeared on Silk Stalkings and provided the voice of Gambit for at least the first four seasons of the X-Men animated series.
He was featured in Rocket’s Red Glare (2000). He flashed on the first season as Dr. David Cameron on Queer as Folk opposite Hal Sparks, and he played in a mini-series A Wrinkle in Time (2003) for ABC. He also appeared in Spymate (2006).
He played another role opposite Amber Marshall in the CBC Television series Heartland playing the role of Tim Fleming. Also in 2007, he joined the cast of The Young and the Restless in a recurring role as Evan Owen, playing opposite Judith Chapman, with whom he had previously appeared on an episode of Silk Stalkings; he remained on The Young and the Restless until being written out in early 2008.
From 2008-2014, he was in a series of TV movies featuring The Good Witch, portraying Jake Russell. On three of the films, The Good Witch’s Destiny The Good Witch’s Charm, and The Good Witch’s Wonder, he was co-executive producer. Catherine Disher his co-star had previously worked with him, on the X-men and two episodes of KF: TLC. He was unable to continue the role of the Good Witch television series because of scheduling conflicts with his work on Heartland.
Chris Potter
Chris Potter Age
He was born on August 23, 1960, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He celebrates his birthday on August 23rd every year.
Chris Potter Family
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he is the son of Ron Potter and Judith Potter. His father Ron is an ex- pro-football player and insurance salesman, while his mother is a singer.
Siblings
He is the oldest of three children.
Chris Potter Wife
He is married to his lovely wife Karen.
Children
The couple has four children: Jesse, Quinn, Claire, and Gray.
Chris Potter Body Measurements
- Height: 6ft 1in'(1.85 Meters)
- Weight: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Body Shape: Not Available
- Hair Colour: Light Brown
- Eyes Colour: Dark Brown
Chris Potter Salary
According to our reliable sources, his annual salary is not yet revealed. However, this information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Chris Potter Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $3 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an actor, musician, and pitchman.
Chris Potter Movies And Tv Shows
Movies
- Angels in the Snow (2015)…Charles Montgomery
- A Warrior’s Heart (2011)… Seamus Sullivan
- The Good Witch’s Family (2011)… Jake Russell
- The Perfect Assistant (2008)…David Westcott
- The Good Witch (2008)…Jake Russell
- She Drives Me Crazy (2007)…Hank Meacham
- Superstorm (2007)…Dan Abrams
- Final Jeopardy (2001)…Jed Seigel
- The Shrink Is In (2001)…Jonathon
- Rocket’s Red Glare (2000)…Tom Young
- The Waiting Game (1998)…Adrian Sevill
Television Shows
- Heartland (2007–present)…Tim Fleming
- The Young and the Restless (2007)…Evan Owen
- Runaway (2006)…Bob Sullivan
- Wild Card aka Zoe Busiek: Wild Card (2003–2005)…Dan Lennox
- Silk Stalkings (1996–1999)…Sgt. Tom Ryan
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993–1997)…Peter Caine
- X-Men (1992–1996)…Remy LeBeau / Gambit
- Material World (1990–1992)…Tim Lyons
Frequently Asked Questions About Chris Potter
Who is Chris Potter?
He is a Canadian actor, musician, and pitchman.
How old is Potter?
He is 59 years old as of 2019.
How tall is Potter?
He stands at a height of 6ft” 1in’ tall.
Is Potter married?
He is married to his lovely wife Karen.
How much is Potter worth?
He has an accomplished actor with an estimated net worth of $3 million.
How much does Potter make?
Not Available.
Where does Potter live?
Not Available.
Is Potter dead or alive?
He is still alive and in good health.