Chris Eigeman Biography: Awards, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Child, Movies, TV Series

Chris Eigeman is an American actor, screenwriter, and director known for his sharp wit and frequent collaborations with filmmakers Whit Stillman and Noah Baumbach.

Born on March 1, 1965, in Denver, Colorado, he rose to fame with his role as Nick in Metropolitan (1990) and continued to appear in acclaimed indie films like Barcelona, The Last Days of Disco, and Kicking and Screaming.

Profile

• Full Name: Christopher Eigeman
• Stage Name: Chris Eigeman
• Born: March 1, 1965
• Age: 60 years old
• Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, Director, Producer
• Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.75 m)
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Eigeman
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Linda D. Eigeman
• Children: Gabriel Eigeman
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: ~$5 million

Early Life and Education

Chris Eigeman was born on March 1, 1965, in Denver, Colorado, United States. He is 60 years old. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Eigeman. Details about his siblings are not publicly known.

He is of White American ethnicity and was raised in a Christian home.

He attended The Putney School in Vermont from 1979 to 1983, then graduated from Kenyon College in 1987 with a degree in English and Theatre.

Career

Eigeman first gained attention in 1990, starring as Nick Smith in Whit Stillman’s indie classic Metropolitan, noted for his sharp dialogue delivery. He continued collaborating with Stillman in Barcelona (1994) and The Last Days of Disco (1998).

He also appeared in Noah Baumbach’s films like Kicking and Screaming (1995), Mr. Jealousy (1997), and Highball (1997) On television, Eigeman appeared in series including It’s Like, You Know… (1999–2000), Malcolm in the Middle, Gilmore Girls, Girls, Fringe, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

In 2007, he wrote, directed, and starred in Turn the River, which won Best Screenplay at the Hamptons International Film Festival. He also directed the play Laugh It Up, Stare It Down in 2015, and later directed Seven in Heaven (2018)

Awards and Nominations

• 2007: Hamptons International Film Festival – Best Screenplay, Turn the River (won)
• 2009: Independent Spirit Awards – John Cassavetes Award (nominated)
• 2011: 20/20 Awards – Best Supporting Actor, Metropolitan (nominated)

Personal Life

Chris Eigeman, the American actor, screenwriter, and director, is currently married to his longtime partner, Linda D. Eigeman. The couple officially tied the knot in 1993 and has been together for many years.

They share a son named Gabriel Eigeman, who was born in 2008. Chris is known for keeping his family life private and away from the spotlight. He stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.75 meters).

Filmography

Film

• Metropolitan (1990) – Nick Smith
• Barcelona (1994) – Fred Boynton
• Kicking and Screaming (1995) – Max Belmont
• Mr. Jealousy (1997) – Dashiell Frank (also associate producer)
• The Last Days of Disco (1998) – Des
• Maid in Manhattan (2002) – John Bextrum
• The Treatment (2006) – Jake Singer
• Turn the River (2007) – Mike Simms (also writer/director)
• Seven in Heaven (2018) – Director/Writer

Television

• It’s Like, You Know… (1999–2000) – Arthur Garment
• Malcolm in the Middle, Gilmore Girls, Fringe, Girls, Bunheads, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel – Guest/recurring roles

Net Worth

Chris Eigeman has an estimated net worth of $5 million. His income comes mainly from his work as an actor, screenwriter, and director. He earned from his roles in popular independent films like Metropolitan, Barcelona, and The Last Days of Disco, as well as TV shows such as It’s Like, You Know…, Gilmore Girls, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He also made money from directing and writing, including the award-winning film Turn the River and the thriller Seven in Heaven.