Chris Messina

Chris Messina, a versatile actor, director, writer, and producer, began his career with appearances in television series such as Law & Order and Third Watch, including a recurring role as Ted Fairwell in the HBO drama series Six Feet Under in 2005. His initial film credits include Rounders, The Siege, and You’ve Got Mail, establishing a consistent career across platforms. Messina’s career gained wider recognition with a series of acclaimed film roles, starring as Doug in Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), Tom Garnett in Away We Go (2009), Eric Powell in Julie & Julia (2009), Detective Bowden in Devil (2010), Harry in Ruby Sparks (2012), and Malinov in the Oscar-winning Argo (2012). Concurrently, he became widely known for his main role as Dr.

His film work continued with diverse performances including the mob killer Victor Zsasz in DC’s Birds of Prey (2020) and Dean Ericson in the Golden Globe-nominated I Care a Lot (2020). On the small screen, he further captivated audiences with his main role as Nick Haas in USA Network’s The Sinner in 2020, showcasing his impactful dramatic range. In recent years, Messina has starred in a range of compelling features, including Call Jane (2022) as Will, David Falk in the critically acclaimed Air (2023), and Will Harper in The Boogeyman (2023). He currently holds a main role as Nathan Bartlett in the Peacock comedy thriller Based on a True Story, premiering in 2023 and continuing into 2024, highlighting his sustained versatility and demand across film and television.