Christopher Atkins - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 21, 1961 |
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| Age | 65 |
| Birthplace | Rye, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Christopher Atkins's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Richard Lestrange in the 1980 film 'The Blue Lagoon' |
Intro
Christopher Atkins is an American actor best known for his role as Richard Lestrange in the 1980 film 'The Blue Lagoon'. He gained significant attention for his debut in this controversial coming-of-age romantic drama, which established him as a teen idol in the early 1980s.
Early Life & Background
Christopher Atkins was born in Rye, New York. He originally pursued a career in sports, especially baseball, but shifted to acting after a knee injury ended his athletic aspirations. He had no prior acting experience when he was cast in 'The Blue Lagoon'.
Career Highlights
- Debuted as Richard Lestrange in 'The Blue Lagoon' (1980) alongside Brooke Shields
- Starred as Rick Monroe in 'The Pirate Movie' (1982)
- Appeared in the television series 'Dallas' as Peter Richards (1983–1984)
Trivia
- Atkins was chosen for his role in 'The Blue Lagoon' from over 4,000 applicants.
- He posed nude for 'Playgirl' magazine in 1982.
FAQs
People also ask
Christopher Atkins is 65 years old.
Christopher Atkins was born the 21 February 1961.
Rye, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 21st, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 21, 1961, NASA conducted the Mercury-Atlas 2 (MA-2) test flight, an uncrewed mission aimed at evaluating the Mercury spacecraft's reentry capabilities under critical abort conditions. The flight successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and lasted approximately 17 minutes and 56 seconds.
- Day of the week: February 21st, 1961 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Calcutta by Lawrence Welk
- #1 UK song: Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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