Chris Chalk

Chris Chalk was born on December 7, 1977, in Asheville, North Carolina. He pursued a professional career in acting after graduating from the Theater program at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2001. His early career included stage work, notably performing in the 2006 play “Defiance” at the Manhattan Theatre Club City Center and the acclaimed Broadway production of “Fences” in 2010. These early roles established his foundation in dramatic performance.

Chalk gained significant recognition for his television roles, including journalist Gary Cooper in HBO’s “The Newsroom” (2012-2014) and Marine Tom Walker in Showtime’s “Homeland” (2011-2013). He became widely known for his portrayal of a young Lucius Fox in the Fox drama series “Gotham” (2015-2019), appearing in 78 episodes. His film credits include “12 Years a Slave” (2013), “Detroit” (2017), and “Godzilla vs. Kong” (2021). More recently, he starred as Paul Drake in HBO’s “Perry Mason” (2020-2023) and as Marcus in the Apple TV+ series “Shining Girls” (2022).

In 2023, Chalk made his directorial debut with the film “Our Deadly Vows,” in which he also co-starred as Chance Charles and served as a writer and executive producer. He is slated to appear as Dick Hallorann in the upcoming TV series “IT: Welcome to Derry” (2025). His consistent work ethic and commitment to diverse roles have solidified his position as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.