Christian Stolte Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Christian Joseph Stolte is an accomplished American character actor renowned for his compelling portrayals across stage, film, and television.

Best known for his steady depiction of Randall “Mouch” McHolland in NBC’s Chicago Fire and its One Chicago sister series, Stolte has also garnered recognition for recurring roles such as CO Keith Stolte in Prison Break and supporting appearances in major films like Public Enemies and Law Abiding Citizen.

Profile

• Full Name: Christian Joseph Stolte
• Stage Name: Christian Stolte
• Born: 16 October, 1962
• Age: 62 years old
• Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Voice Actor
• Height: 1.78 m
• Parents: John Stolte, Anosmia Stolte
• Siblings: 4
• Spouse: Mary Beth Stolte
• Children: 2
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million–$4 million

Early Life and Education

Christian Joseph Stolte was born on October 16, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri, to John Stolte, a mechanical engineer and guitarist, and Anosmia Stolte, a music teacher. He grew up alongside four half-siblings from his father’s previous marriage, with two raised in the same household.

Showing artistic promise early on, Stolte learned banjo and guitar through his parents’ musical influence and participated in local theater during his school years. He attended Solidarity Academy and played quarterback on his high school football team, but details about further academic degrees remain undisclosed.

Stolte is White American, and his religious affiliation is not publicly known.

Career

Christian Stolte began his professional career on Chicago stages, training under notable mentors like Jane Brody and performing with theater groups such as Steppenwolf and Red Orchid. His play Canus Lunis Balloonis received the prestigious Joseph Jefferson Award for Best New Work in 1997.

Transitioning to screen, his first notable film role was in The Public Eye (1992), and he secured supporting roles in movies like Stir of Echoes (1999), Ali (2001), Road to Perdition (2002), and Stranger Than Fiction (2006). These early roles established him as a reliable, rugged presence adept at bringing authenticity to minor yet memorable characters.

Christian Stolte then shifted toward television with recurring roles such as CO Keith Stolte in Prison Break (2005–2007), where he balanced stern authority with nuanced character traits. This visibility helped pave the way for his defining role as Randall “Mouch” McHolland in Chicago Fire beginning in 2012.

As “Mouch,” Stolte embodies a seasoned, union-oriented firefighter whose humor, warmth, and commitment resonated with audiences, leading to crossovers on Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med.

Currently, Stolte remains a central figure in the One Chicago franchise, appearing in over 240 episodes of Chicago Fire and multiple episodes of its sibling series. His film credits continue with projects like Public Enemies (2009) and Law Abiding Citizen (2009), plus voice work such as Breathe Bible.

Stolte also maintains strong ties to Chicago theater and supports emerging artists through mentorship and stage collaborations.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @christianstolte

Personal Life

Christian Stolte is married to Mary Beth Stolte since June 28, 1986; they have two daughters. He maintains a private lifestyle, largely avoids the public spotlight regarding his family, and remains based in Chicago while continuing his screen and stage work.

Filmography

• The Public Eye (1992)
• Stir of Echoes (1999)
• Ali (2001)
• Road to Perdition (2002)
• Stranger Than Fiction (2006)
• Public Enemies (2009)
• Law Abiding Citizen (2009)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
• Helcomb County Municipal Lake Dredge Appraisal (2012)
• Chicago Fire (TV Series, 2012–present)
• Chicago P.D. (TV Series, recurring)
• Chicago Med (TV Series, recurring)
• Prison Break (TV Series, 2005–2007)

Net Worth

Christian Stolte’s net worth is estimated between $1 million and $4 million USD, derived from his longstanding contracts on Chicago Fire and Prison Break, his film roles, voice-over work, and his ongoing involvement in theater.