Christopher Masterson

American actor (born 1980)

Christopher Masterson

Born|

Christopher Kennedy Masterson

(1980-01-22) January 22, 1980 (age 44)

Long Island, New York, U.S.

Occupation(s)| Actor, disc jockey
Years active| 1988–present
Spouse|

Yolanda Pecoraro

(m. 2019)​

Children| 1
Relatives| Danny Masterson (brother)
Jordan Masterson (maternal half-brother)
Alanna Masterson (maternal half-sister)
Angus T. Jones (cousin)

Christopher Kennedy Masterson (born January 22, 1980)[1] is an American actor and disc jockey known best for his role as Francis on the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. He is the younger brother of actor Danny Masterson, and the older half-brother of Alanna Masterson and Jordan Masterson, who are also actors.

## Career

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Masterson played Geoff in the direct-to-video movie Dragonheart: A New Beginning (2000), the sequel to Dragonheart. Masterson is best known for his role as Francis, the trouble-making oldest brother of Frankie Muniz's title character in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. He took on the role for seven years, from 2000 to 2006. In 2003, he played Edward Linton in MTV's Wuthering Heights. Masterson portrayed a lead character in the films Waterborne, Made for Each Other and Intellectual Property. He also played a supporting role in Scary Movie 2.[2] He guest starred in three episodes of That '70s Show, alongside his brother, Danny. In the USA Network television series White Collar, he played Josh Roland in the episode "Where There's a Will". He also played Scotty O'Neal in the movie My Best Friend's Wedding. In 2012, Masterson had a guest role on the TBS series Men at Work as a concierge named Archie. His brother, Danny Masterson, played Milo on the show, but the two did not share any scenes together.

## Personal life

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Masterson was born on Long Island, New York, the son of Carol Masterson, a manager, and Peter Masterson, an insurance agent.[3] Masterson, like his brother Danny Masterson, is a follower of Scientology. The two have invested in restaurants together.[4] He also has a half-sister, actress Alanna Masterson, and a half-brother, actor Jordan Masterson.[5] Masterson was in a relationship with his brother's That '70s Show co-star Laura Prepon from 1999 to 2007.[6][7]

On June 25, 2019, Masterson married actress Yolanda Pecoraro. In April 2021, she gave birth to their daughter Chiara.[8]

## Filmography

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Film  Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes

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1988  | Hiroshima Maiden | Timmy Bennett | TV movie
1992  | Singles | Young Steve Dunne |
Mom I Can Do It | Danny Morris |
1995  | Cutthroat Island | Bowen |
1996  | Sunchaser | Jimmy Reynolds |
1997  | Campfire Tales | Eric |
My Best Friend's Wedding | Scotty O'Neal |
Ecce Pirate | Young Ecce | Short
1998  | Girl | Richard |
American History X | Daryl Dawson |
2000  | Dragonheart: A New Beginning | Geoffrey |
2001  | Strange Frequency | Todd | TV movie
Nice Guys Finish Last | Billy | Short
Scary Movie 2 | Buddy Sanderson |
2002  | Hold On |  | Short
2003  | Wuthering Heights | Edward Linton |
2005  | Waterborne | Zach |
2006  | Intellectual Property | Paul |
2007  | The Masquerade | Ken | Short
2008  | The Art of Travel | Conner Layne |
2009  | Made for Each Other | Dan |
2010  | Impulse | David | Short
2012  | Electric Sheep | Android
2013  | Chapman | Paul Holt |
2015  | Bad Roomies | Trevor |
2016  | Urge | Guy on Ferry | Uncredited
2019  | I'd Like to Be Alone Now | Eddie |
2019  | Beneath the Leaves | George Middleton |
Television  Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes

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1993  | Murphy Brown | Young Avery Brown | Episode "One"
1994  | Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman | Lewis Bing | Episode: "Just One Lullaby"
The Road Home | Sawyer Matson | 6 episodes
What'z Up? | Himself | Co-host
1996  | The Client | Tommy Powers | Episode: "Private Lives"
1997  | Touched by an Angel | Doc | Episode: "Children of the Night"
1998  | The Pretender | Chris Conti | Episode: "Toy Surprise"
Millennium | Landon Bryce | Episode: "A Room with No View"
2000–2006  | Malcolm in the Middle | Francis | Main cast; 118 episodes
YoungStar Award for Best Young Ensemble Cast (2000)
Nominated – Young Artist Award for Best Ensemble in a TV Series (2001)
2002  | That '70s Show | Todd | 3 episodes
The Dead Zone | Todd Paley | Episode: "Quality of Life"
2003–2004  | The Wild Thornberrys | Shane G. | Voice; 5 episodes
2004  | MADtv | Lawyer | Episode "#10.7"
2011  | White Collar | Josh Roland | Episode: "Where There's a Will"
2012  | Men at Work | Hotel Clerk | Episode: "Toilet of Eden"
2013  | Onion News Empire | Sam West | Episode: "Pilot"
2014  | Haven | Morgan Gardener | 2 episodes
2016  | Kat Fight! | Alex | TV Short
2017  | Mystic Cosmic Patrol | Jack/Blue Patrolman | Episode: "Potty Mouth: Part 1"

## References

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1. ^ Rose, Mike (January 22, 2023). "Today's famous birthdays list for January 22, 2023 includes celebrities Diane Lane, Guy Fieri". Cleveland.com. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
2. ^ Brenoff, Ann (December 8, 2008). "Christopher Masterson, Laura Prepon sell Los Feliz home for $2,280,000". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 25, 2010.
3. ^ "Christopher Masterson Biography (1980-)". filmreference.com.
4. ^ Garcia, Jennifer et al. (June 9, 2008), "DOLCE TURNS 5!", People. 69 (22):30
5. ^ Keck, William (14 March 2005). "No funny business here". USA Today. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
6. ^ Webber, Stephanie (October 5, 2016). "Laura Prepon, Ben Foster Engaged After Whirlwind Romance: See Her Engagement Ring!". Us Magazine. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
7. ^ "Laura Prepon and Ben Foster Engaged: What to Know About the Ultra-Private Couple". People. October 5, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
8. ^ "Malcolm in the Middle Alum Christopher Masterson and Wife Yolanda Pecoraro Welcome Baby Girl". People. April 4, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-04-04. Retrieved April 6, 2021.

## External links

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* Christopher Masterson at IMDb
* "Chris Masterson on Life after 'Malcolm in the Middle'". Interview at adrinkwith.com. Retrieved June 6, 2016.

Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI
* VIAF
* WorldCat

National|

* Germany
* United States
* France
* BnF data
* Netherlands

*[m.]: married