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Chris O'Donnell

Chris O'Donnell - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJune 26, 1970
Age55
BirthplaceWinnetka, Illinois, USA
Zodiac SignCancer - (see also Chris O'Donnell's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDog
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForPlaying Robin/Dick Grayson in 'Batman Forever' and 'Batman & Robin,' and Special Agent G. Callen in 'NCIS: Los Angeles'

Intro

Chris O'Donnell is an American actor widely recognized for his work in both film and television. He gained fame in the 1990s with roles in movies such as 'Scent of a Woman,' 'The Three Musketeers,' and as Robin in 'Batman Forever' and 'Batman & Robin.' He later became well known for his longtime starring role as Special Agent G. Callen on the television series 'NCIS: Los Angeles.'

Early Life & Background

Chris O'Donnell was born the youngest of seven children to William Charles O'Donnell Sr., a general manager of a radio station, and Julie Ann Rohs von Brecht. He grew up in a Catholic family in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka and attended Loyola Academy before graduating from Boston College with a degree in marketing.

Career Highlights

  • Breakout role in 'Scent of a Woman' (1992) opposite Al Pacino
  • Portrayed Robin/Dick Grayson in 'Batman Forever' (1995) and 'Batman & Robin' (1997)
  • Played D'Artagnan in 'The Three Musketeers' (1993)
  • Star of 'NCIS: Los Angeles' (2009–2023) as Special Agent G. Callen
  • Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for 'Scent of a Woman'

Trivia

  • Turned down the role of Spider-Man in the 1990s (unverified – needs citation)
  • Ranked among People magazine's '50 Most Beautiful People in the World' in 1997
  • Married to Caroline Fentress since 1997 and has five children

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Chris O'Donnell?

Chris O'Donnell is 55 years old.

When was Chris O'Donnell born?

Chris O'Donnell was born the 26 June 1970.

Where is Chris O'Donnell from?

Winnetka, Illinois, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About June 26th, 1970, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Huston Plan was a controversial proposal by the Nixon administration aimed at increasing surveillance of anti-war activists and civil rights groups. It was met with significant backlash and was ultimately never fully implemented, highlighting tensions between national security and civil liberties during the Vietnam War era.
  • Day of the week: June 26th, 1970 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: The Love You Save by The Jackson 5
  • #1 UK song: In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry
  • Popular movie: Catch-22 directed by Mike Nichols

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_O%27Donnell
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000563/