Chris Messina Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Movies & TV Shows

Christopher Messina also known as Chris Messina is a prominent American actor, director, writer, and producer known for his versatile supporting and leading roles in independent films, major features, and television.

He is best recognized for starring as Danny Castellano in The Mindy Project (2012–2017), earning two Critics’ Choice Television Award nominations for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, and for appearances in acclaimed projects like Argo, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Julie & Julia, and The Newsroom.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Christopher Messina
• Stage Name: Chris Messina
• Born: August 11, 1974
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: Northport, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Italian-American
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Writer, Producer
• Height: 170 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Messina and Mrs. Messina
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Jennifer Todd
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Chris Messina was born on August 11, 1974, in Northport, New York, United States. He was brought up by his parents, Mr. Messina and Mrs. Messina, in Northport on Long Island. Details about his parents remain private, with limited public information available. He grew up in a family that supported his early interest in acting.

He studied theater in high school at Northport High School. He briefly attended Marymount Manhattan College in New York but dropped out after one semester to focus on his acting career, pursuing private acting classes and off-Broadway opportunities in Manhattan. His ethnicity is Italian-American, and his religion is unknown.

Career

Chris Messina began his career in the mid-1990s with off-Broadway theater and early TV guest roles, including Law & Order. He made his film debut in Rounders (1998) and gained notice in indie films like Ira & Abby (2006) and Towelhead (2007). He appeared in Six Feet Under (2005) as Ted Fairwell.

He achieved wider recognition in Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), Julie & Julia (2009), Devil (2010), Argo (2012), Ruby Sparks (2012), and Celeste and Jesse Forever (2012). He starred as Danny Castellano in The Mindy Project (2012–2017).

Other notable works include Damages (2011–2012), The Newsroom (2012–2014) as Reese Lansing, Sharp Objects (2018), The Sinner (2020), Gaslit (2022), Based on a True Story (2023), Birds of Prey (2020), I Care a Lot (2020), Call Jane (2022), Air (2023), and The Boogeyman (2023).

He wrote, produced, and starred in Fairhaven (2012), and directed Alex of Venice (2015). His accolades include two Critics’ Choice Television Award nominations (The Mindy Project), a Richard Burton Award for Best Actor (Ira & Abby, 2006), and consistent praise for character-driven roles.

Social Media

• Chris Messina does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Chris Messina is 51 years old and his height is 170 cm. He is married to producer Jennifer Todd. They have two sons: Milo Montgomery Messina (born May 31, 2008) and Giovanni Messina (born October 15, 2009).

He was previously married to actress Rosemarie DeWitt from 1995 until their divorce in 2006. No other past relationships are publicly detailed. He maintains a private family life, often residing in Los Angeles or New York, focusing on his career and family.

Net Worth

Chris Messina‘s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in films such as Argo, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Julie & Julia, Birds of Prey, I Care a Lot, Air, and The Boogeyman; television series including The Mindy Project, The Newsroom, Damages, Sharp Objects, and Gaslit; residuals and royalties from streaming platforms and long-running shows; directing and producing credits like Fairhaven and Alex of Venice; and occasional writing or theater work.