Christina Cox Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Partner

Christina Allen Cox, also known as Christina Cox, is a Canadian actress, stuntwoman, producer, and television personality best known for portraying Vicki Nelson in Blood Ties, Angela Ramirez in F/X: The Series, Kim in Better Than Chocolate, and Eve Logan in The Chronicles of Riddick.

She is also recognized for her roles in Defying Gravity, 24, Dexter, NCIS, Arrow, and Elysium. In addition to acting, Cox is an accomplished stunt performer trained in martial arts, gymnastics, and stage combat.

Christina Cox
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Christina Allen Cox
Stage Name:	Christina Cox
Born:	July 31, 1971 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality:	Canadian
Ethnicity:	Irish, English, Scottish, German, Dutch, and African-Jamaican
Height:	5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. Cox and Mrs. Cox
Siblings:	Tracey Cox, Melissa Cox
Spouse:	Grant Mattos
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Flynn Mattos
Occupation:	Actress, Stuntwoman, Producer
Net Worth:	$8 million

Early Life and Education

Christina Cox was born on July 31, 1971, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is of Irish, English, Scottish, German, Dutch, and African-Jamaican descent and was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cox, with her father working as an automotive executive.

Christina grew up with her two older sisters, Tracey Cox and Melissa Cox. During her youth, she excelled in gymnastics, track and field, and taekwondo, initially aspiring to compete as an Olympic gymnast.

She studied theatre and dance through the Arts York program at Unionville High School before continuing her training for two years at the Ryerson Theatre School (now Toronto Metropolitan University). She practices Christianity.

Career

Christina Cox began her professional acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in television productions before earning recognition with her role as Angela Ramirez in the action series F/X: The Series, which earned her a Gemini Award nomination.

She went on to star in the acclaimed Canadian romantic drama Better Than Chocolate, where her performance further established her as one of Canada’s leading actresses. Alongside acting, she developed an impressive reputation as a professional stunt performer, utilizing her extensive training in gymnastics, martial arts, kickboxing, fencing, and stage combat.

Christina Cox achieved international recognition when she starred as Vicki Nelson in the supernatural drama Blood Ties, based on the novels by Tanya Huff. She later appeared in major productions including The Chronicles of Riddick, Defying Gravity, 24, Dexter, NCIS, Arrow, Elysium, and The Good Doctor.

Throughout her career, she has balanced leading television roles with guest appearances across numerous successful series while also performing stunt work in major Hollywood productions, including boxing stunt work for Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby.

Awards and Nominations

• Gemini Award nomination – Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role for F/X: The Series.
• Received critical acclaim for Blood Ties, Better Than Chocolate, and The Chronicles of Riddick.
• Recognized for her successful work as both an actress and professional stunt performer.
• Earned praise for numerous guest appearances in major television dramas.

Social Media

• Instagram: @christinamcox
• Facebook: Christina Cox
• X: @ChristinaCox

Personal Life

Christina Cox, 55 years old, is married to former San Diego Chargers wide receiver and Survivor: Redemption Island contestant Grant Mattos. The couple eloped and married on October 1, 2010, and welcomed their daughter, Flynn Mattos, on December 30, 2013.

There is no publicly documented information about Christina‘s relationships before her marriage. She stands 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) tall.

Christina enjoys martial arts, horseback riding, boxing, fitness training, travelling, and outdoor activities. Her lifelong athletic background has enabled her to perform many of her own stunts throughout her acting career.

Net Worth

Christina Cox has a net worth of approximately $8 million USD. Her income comes from acting, stunt performing, producing, endorsements, and convention appearances.

Her long-running career in television and film, combined with her work as a professional stunt performer, has contributed significantly to her financial success.

Filmography

Film

• Better Than Chocolate (1999)
• The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
• Saving God (2008)
• Elysium (2013)
• F.R.E.D.I. (2018)
• Raptus (2025)

Television

• F/X: The Series (1996–1998)
• Lexx (2000)
• Mutant X (2002)
• Blood Ties (2007)
• Defying Gravity (2009)
• Dexter (2009)
• 24 (2010)
• NCIS (2011)
• Arrow (2016)
• The Good Doctor (2019)

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