Chris Diamantopoulos

Actor

A true shapeshifter with a diverse career, actor Chris Diamantopoulos continues to find success in TV, Film, Broadway, animation, narration, and commercial work. He can be seen as JQ in Peacock’s MRS. DAVIS as well as starring in highly anticipated MGM feature THE BOYS IN THE BOAT, directed by acclaimed filmmaker George Clooney. Chris was most recently cast as the lead in THE STICKY, an upcoming Amazon show produced by Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis. He most recently starred alongside Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds in the hit Netflix film RED NOTICE. The globe-trotting heist thriller is Netflix’s biggest and most watched blockbuster to date, breaking viewership records upon release. Chris is instantly recognizable from his work on the critically acclaimed HBO comedy series SILICON VALLEY, where he portrayed infamous series regular RUSS HANNEMAN, for which he also is the face of the real-life tequila TRÉS COMAS.

Ever the chameleon, Chris maintains a standout TV career, recently seen starring opposite Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes in the acclaimed Netflix limited series TRUE STORY, which ruled Netflix’s “Top 10” charts. Prior, Chris starred in Bryan Cranston’s THE DANGEROUS BOOK FOR BOYS on Amazon, Pop TV's LET'S GET PHYSICAL opposite Jane Seymour, and the critically acclaimed period drama series GOOD GIRLS REVOLT for Amazon Studios. In addition to his noteworthy performance in SILICON VALLEY, Chris has proven himself to be an experienced comedy star, having played memorable characters on the Netflix revival of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT and the final season of NBC’s THE OFFICE, as well as roles in COMMUNITY, EPISODES, and UP ALL NIGHT. He starred in the thriller HIGH MOON for Syfy, and has recurred on series like NBC’s ABOUT A BOY and Fox’s 24. Additionally, Chris recently starred in season 2 of HBO Max’s dramedy MADE FOR LOVE, opposite Sarunas J. Jackson and Paula Abdul.

On Broadway, Chris most recently co-starred in the hit musical WAITRESS alongside Sara Bareilles. He’s played Marius in LES MISERABLES, and appeared in the buff in THE FULL MONTY. He also brought his musical talent to the screen starring on Fox in A CHRISTMAS STORY: LIVE opposite Maya Rudolph and Matthew Broderick.

Chris’s animation work is as varied as his on-camera roles. He is the 5th person in history to be the voice of 'Mickey Mouse' on the highly acclaimed Disney series MICKEY MOUSE, for which he received 2 Emmy nominations, as well as the first ever multimillion dollar Disney theme park ride MICKEY’S MAGIC RAILWAY where he sings the hit song NOTHING CAN STOP US NOW. He continues to voice Mickey on the Disney Plus series THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF MICKEY. He can be heard next as a series regular for the role of Alpha-Beta in the anticipated Netflix animated series JOB, and also co-stars in the Disney+ animated film DIARY OF A WIMPY KID.

Additional key animation projects include a starring role in the Amazon series INVINCIBLE, opposite such powerhouse performers as Mahershala Ali and JK Simmons. He stars in the Netflix epic BLOOD OF ZEUS and the musical cartoon CENTAURWORLD. He has played Green Arrow for the WB in both series and animated features and is the new voice of DARKWING DUCK on Disney’s DUCKTALES. For Cartoon Network, Chris Voice’s the acerbic Commander Beefy in THE FUNGIES and he is the title character in Disney’s GO AWAY UNICORN. He has been the voice of a myriad of characters on FAMILY GUY and over 40 episodes of FOX's AMERICAN DAD.

On the feature side, Chris disappears into his portrayal of iconic Moe in Academy Award winning director Peter Farrelly’s THE THREE STOOGES. He can be seen in HIGH HEAT, an action-comedy heist film directed by Zach Golden. He also has a tour de force role in the independent feature MAN VS., as well as in Jonathan Sobol’s THE ART OF STEAL alongside Kurt Russell, Katheryn Winnick and Terrance Stamp. He co-starred with Chris Hemsworth and Dwayne Johnson in the heist drama EMPIRE STATE and in the acclaimed Canadian film DR. CABBIE alongside Adrianne Palicki. Chris was the on-camera spokesperson for Charles Schwabb and has provided his voice talent on countless national network commercials and brands. He has narrated for the Academy Award winning Documentary THE PROTAGONIST and many shows on networks like Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, HBO, and USA and was the official voice of the Esquire network.

Tapping into his business entrepreneurial spirit, Chris is a part of the ‘Circle of Money’ panel for the Transparent Business series UNICORN HUNTERS. Produced by Craig Plestis, UNICORN HUNTERS provides viewers access to invest in pre-IPO opportunities from the comfort of their own homes through highlighting companies with the potential to reach a billion-dollar valuation. The Circle of Money panel is comprised of a group of experts who have established track-records in entrepreneurship, technology, and investment. As a panelist, Chris will question company founders, while providing them with constructive feedback to ultimately help viewers make the best investment choices. The business series premiered in October 2021.

Chris resides in Los Angeles with his wife and children.