Born in Queens, New York, on October 18, 1977, Chris L. McKenna began
his acting career at the tender age of 7 when he picked up a school
flier announcing auditions for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. He got
permission from his parents to audition and found himself cast as
Dopey. He's been hooked ever since. After making small appearances in
independent films, McKenna made the transition to television at the age
of 12, on the daytime series,
One Life to Live (1968).
While on this show, he had the distinction of portraying Joey Buchanan,
the best friend to daytime drama's first gay teen, played by
Ryan Phillippe.
During his three-year stint, Chris was nominated for a Soap Opera
Digest Award, as Outstanding Child Actor, and two Young Artist Awards,
for Best Young Actor In A Soap Opera and Best Young Actor In A Daytime
Series.
Currently residing in Los Angeles, Chris continues to work in
television, film, and on stage.
DISH Walking Dead(2015)
Rare and Off Putting Afflictions(2015)
General Hospital(1963)as Jack Brennan
NCIS(2003)as Eric Webb
Suitable Flesh(2023)as Crawley
The Blacklist(2013)as Richard Deever
Chicago Fire(2012)as Keith Bamford
Access Hollywood(1996)as Self
One Day to Love(2024)as Self
