Chris Zylka
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Chris Zylka is an American actor and model
.
Zylka was born Chris Settlemire in Warren, Ohio. He took his mother's maiden name as a stage name. Zylka began his career with a guest appearance on 90210
in 2008. He was soon cast in a recurring role in Everybody Hates Chris
before also having guest appearances on the shows Hannah Montana
, Cougar Town
and Zeke and Luther
. Zylka then landed a 16-episode recurring role as Joey Donner in 10 Things I Hate About You
. Zylka began to move into films around this time, appearing in
before starring in the Made-for-TV horror My Super Psycho Sweet 16
. Zylka would later reprise this role in the sequel, My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2
. Zylka also appeared in Kaboom
in 2010.
In 2011, Zylka starred in two animal attack films, Shark Night 3D
and Piranha 3DD. Zylka will portray Flash Thompson
in the upcoming Spider-Man reboot
. He will also appear in the television drama The Secret Circle
.
He is managed by Jon Simmons at Simmons and Scott Entertainment, the man who discovered him and launched his career.
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
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Zylka was born Chris Settlemire in Warren, Ohio. He took his mother's maiden name as a stage name. Zylka began his career with a guest appearance on 90210
90210 (TV series)
90210 is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. 90210 is the first series produced by CBS Productions under the company's re-launch, but is now produced by CBS...
in 2008. He was soon cast in a recurring role in Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris is an African American television period sitcom inspired by the teenage experiences of comedian Chris Rock , while growing up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York . The show is set from 1982 to 1987; however, Rock himself was a teenager during years...
before also having guest appearances on the shows Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana is an American television series, which debuted on March 24, 2006 on the Disney Channel. The series focuses on a girl who lives a double life as an average teenage school girl named Miley Stewart by day and a famous pop singer named Hannah Montana by night, concealing her real...
, Cougar Town
Cougar Town
Cougar Town is an American television sitcom that premiered on ABC on September 23, 2009. The series focuses on a recently divorced woman in her forties facing the often humorous challenges, pitfalls and rewards of life's next chapter, along with her son, ex-husband, and friends who together make...
and Zeke and Luther
Zeke and Luther
Zeke and Luther is an American Disney XD sitcom about two best friends setting their sights on becoming the world's greatest skateboarders. The show stars Hutch Dano, Adam Hicks, Daniel Curtis Lee and Ryan Newman ....
. Zylka then landed a 16-episode recurring role as Joey Donner in 10 Things I Hate About You
10 Things I Hate About You (TV series)
10 Things I Hate About You is an American television situation comedy broadcast on ABC Family beginning in 2009. Developed by Carter Covington, the show is a half-hour, single camera series based on the 1999 film of the same name...
. Zylka began to move into films around this time, appearing in
before starring in the Made-for-TV horror My Super Psycho Sweet 16
My Super Psycho Sweet 16
My Super Psycho Sweet 16 is an American teen horror slasher film, based on the popular MTV show, My Super Sweet Sixteen. Directed by Jacob Gentry, the film follows two girls: an outcast named Skye Rotter , and Madison Penrose , a girl who has been spoiled throughout her life...
. Zylka would later reprise this role in the sequel, My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2
My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2
My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2 is the sequel to the 2009 hit American teen horror slasher film My Super Psycho Sweet 16, based on the popular MTV show, My Super Sweet Sixteen. Directed by Jacob Gentry, the film follows Skye Rotter , in her journey to disappear from the lives of her friends trying...
. Zylka also appeared in Kaboom
Kaboom (film)
Kaboom is a 2010 film, written and directed by Gregg Araki. The film stars Roxane Mesquida, Thomas Dekker, Juno Temple, Haley Bennett, and James Duval...
in 2010.
In 2011, Zylka starred in two animal attack films, Shark Night 3D
Shark Night 3D
Shark Night 3D is a 3-D horror-thriller film directed by David R. Ellis. It stars Sara Paxton, Alyssa Diaz, Dustin Milligan, Katharine McPhee, and Joel David Moore...
and Piranha 3DD. Zylka will portray Flash Thompson
Flash Thompson
Eugene "Flash" Thompson is a supporting character in Marvel Comics’s Spider-Man series. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 ....
in the upcoming Spider-Man reboot
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012 film)
The Amazing Spider-Man is an upcoming American superhero film based on the comic book of the same name that is currently in post-production. It is the fourth Columbia Pictures film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man and the first film in a rebooted Spider-Man film franchise. The film...
. He will also appear in the television drama The Secret Circle
The Secret Circle (TV series)
The Secret Circle is an American television series broadcast on The CW Television Network. It was developed by Andrew Miller, based on the book series of the same name written by L. J. Smith. On May 17, 2011, The CW announced they had picked up the pilot as a series...
.
He is managed by Jon Simmons at Simmons and Scott Entertainment, the man who discovered him and launched his career.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90210 90210 (TV series) 90210 is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. 90210 is the first series produced by CBS Productions under the company's re-launch, but is now produced by CBS... |
Jason | Season 1, episode 10: "Games People Play" | |
| Everybody Hates Chris Everybody Hates Chris Everybody Hates Chris is an African American television period sitcom inspired by the teenage experiences of comedian Chris Rock , while growing up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York . The show is set from 1982 to 1987; however, Rock himself was a teenager during years... |
Recurring role | ||
| Hannah Montana Hannah Montana Hannah Montana is an American television series, which debuted on March 24, 2006 on the Disney Channel. The series focuses on a girl who lives a double life as an average teenage school girl named Miley Stewart by day and a famous pop singer named Hannah Montana by night, concealing her real... |
Gabe Lamotti | ||
| Cougar Town Cougar Town Cougar Town is an American television sitcom that premiered on ABC on September 23, 2009. The series focuses on a recently divorced woman in her forties facing the often humorous challenges, pitfalls and rewards of life's next chapter, along with her son, ex-husband, and friends who together make... |
BJ | Season 1, episode 1: "Pilot" | |
| Zeke and Luther Zeke and Luther Zeke and Luther is an American Disney XD sitcom about two best friends setting their sights on becoming the world's greatest skateboarders. The show stars Hutch Dano, Adam Hicks, Daniel Curtis Lee and Ryan Newman .... |
Doyce Pluck | ||
| 10 Things I Hate About You 10 Things I Hate About You (TV series) 10 Things I Hate About You is an American television situation comedy broadcast on ABC Family beginning in 2009. Developed by Carter Covington, the show is a half-hour, single camera series based on the 1999 film of the same name... |
Joey Donner | Season 1, recurring role, 16 episodes | |
| The Secret Circle The Secret Circle (TV series) The Secret Circle is an American television series broadcast on The CW Television Network. It was developed by Andrew Miller, based on the book series of the same name written by L. J. Smith. On May 17, 2011, The CW announced they had picked up the pilot as a series... |
Jake Armstrong |
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mr. Hottie | ||
| My Super Psycho Sweet 16 My Super Psycho Sweet 16 My Super Psycho Sweet 16 is an American teen horror slasher film, based on the popular MTV show, My Super Sweet Sixteen. Directed by Jacob Gentry, the film follows two girls: an outcast named Skye Rotter , and Madison Penrose , a girl who has been spoiled throughout her life... |
2009 | Brigg Jenner | |
| Kaboom Kaboom (film) Kaboom is a 2010 film, written and directed by Gregg Araki. The film stars Roxane Mesquida, Thomas Dekker, Juno Temple, Haley Bennett, and James Duval... |
2010 | Thor | with Thomas Dekker |
| My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2 My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2 My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2 is the sequel to the 2009 hit American teen horror slasher film My Super Psycho Sweet 16, based on the popular MTV show, My Super Sweet Sixteen. Directed by Jacob Gentry, the film follows Skye Rotter , in her journey to disappear from the lives of her friends trying... |
2010 | Brigg Jenner | |
| Piranha 3DD | 2011 | Blake Hammond | |
| Shark Night 3D Shark Night 3D Shark Night 3D is a 3-D horror-thriller film directed by David R. Ellis. It stars Sara Paxton, Alyssa Diaz, Dustin Milligan, Katharine McPhee, and Joel David Moore... |
2011 | Blake Hammond | |
| Teen Spirit Teen Spirit (film) Teen Spirit is a television movie starring Cassie Scerbo and Lindsey Shaw. It premiered on ABC Family on August 7, 2011. It is directed by Gil Junger.-Plot:... |
2011 | Nick | |
| 2012 | "Eugene "Flash" Thompson Flash Thompson Eugene "Flash" Thompson is a supporting character in Marvel Comics’s Spider-Man series. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 .... " |
Post-Production | |
External links
- [chris.zylka.mediafetcher.com/news/top_stories/worldrecord.php Chris Zylka sets World Record in "Risqué Business"]