Chris Pine - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 26, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Chris Pine's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Portraying James T. Kirk in the 'Star Trek' reboot film series and Steve Trevor in 'Wonder Woman.' |
Intro
Chris Pine is an American actor best known for his roles as James T. Kirk in the 'Star Trek' reboot film series and for leading roles in 'Wonder Woman,' 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,' and various other films and TV projects.
Early Life & Background
Chris Pine was born into an acting family; his father, Robert Pine, is also an actor, well-known for the TV series 'CHiPs,' and his mother, Gwynne Gilford, is a former actress who became a psychotherapist. Pine attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a degree in English in 2002.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as James T. Kirk in 'Star Trek' (2009), reprising the role in its sequels (2013, 2016).
- Starred as Steve Trevor in 'Wonder Woman' (2017) and 'Wonder Woman 1984' (2020).
- Led in 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit' (2014), 'Unstoppable' (2010), 'Into the Woods' (2014), and 'Hell or High Water' (2016).
- Voice work as Jack Frost in 'Rise of the Guardians' (2012).
Trivia
- Chris Pine is the first actor to play James T. Kirk in film who was born after the original 'Star Trek' series aired.
- He is of Russian Jewish, English, German, Welsh, and French ancestry.
- His grandmother, Anne Gwynne, was a Hollywood actress known for her work in the 1940s.
FAQs
People also ask
Chris Pine is 45 years old.
Chris Pine was born the 26 August 1980.
Los Angeles, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 26th, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: Tex Avery, a pioneering American animator and director known for his work on Warner Bros. and MGM cartoons, died on August 26, 1980, in Burbank, California, at the age of 72. He was instrumental in creating iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Droopy. Avery passed away from gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma and is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills.
- Day of the week: August 26th, 1980 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Sailing by Christopher Cross
- #1 UK song: The Winner Takes It All by Abba
- Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis
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