Chris Pine

Born:August 26, 1980

Place of Birth:Los Angeles, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Christopher Whitelaw Pine, born on August 26, 1980, is a versatile American actor whose talent has shone brightly across various genres in the film industry. While he is widely recognized for his iconic portrayals of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek reboot film series and Steve Trevor in the DC Extended Universe, Pine's acting range extends far beyond these blockbuster roles.

Pine's journey to stardom began with notable performances in romantic comedies such as The Princess Diaries 2 and Just My Luck, where his charisma and charm captivated audiences. His ability to seamlessly transition between different genres became evident as he took on diverse roles, including Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods and the courageous Bernie Webber in The Finest Hours.

One of Pine's most memorable performances was his portrayal of Robert the Bruce in Outlaw King, showcasing his dedication to his craft and his capability to embody complex characters with depth and authenticity. His role as Jack Ryan in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit further solidified his reputation as a leading man in Hollywood, capable of carrying a film with his magnetic presence on screen.

In addition to his film work, Pine has also ventured into directing, making his directorial debut with Poolman in 2023, demonstrating his multifaceted talents behind the camera as well. His commitment to storytelling and exploring new creative avenues highlights his passion for the art of filmmaking and his desire to continually evolve as an artist.

Beyond his on-screen accomplishments, Pine's involvement in projects like Unstoppable, Rise of the Guardians, and Hell or High Water further illustrates his versatility as an actor who can seamlessly transition between action-packed blockbusters and emotionally resonant dramas. His upcoming projects, including Don't Worry Darling and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, are highly anticipated by fans eager to see him continue to push boundaries and deliver captivating performances.

Christopher Pine's career is a testament to his dedication to his craft, his willingness to take on challenging roles, and his ability to captivate audiences with his undeniable talent. As he continues to make his mark on the entertainment industry, Pine's legacy as a versatile actor and filmmaker only continues to grow, solidifying his status as one of Hollywood's most talented and sought-after stars.

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Filmography

Acting

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Peter Parker (voice)

2018

Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.

Wish

King Magnifico (voice)

2023

Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force – a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe - the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico - to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Edgin

2023

A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.

Wonder Woman

Steve Trevor

2017

An Amazon princess comes to the world of Man in the grips of the First World War to confront the forces of evil and bring an end to human conflict.

Star Trek

Cadet James T. Kirk

2009

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

Wonder Woman 1984

Steve Trevor

2020

A botched store robbery places Wonder Woman in a global battle against a powerful and mysterious ancient force that puts her powers in jeopardy.

Star Trek Into Darkness

Captain James T. Kirk

2013

When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.

Rise of the Guardians

Jack Frost (voice)

2012

When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.

Star Trek Beyond

Captain James T. Kirk

2016

The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

The Contractor

James

2022

After being involuntarily discharged from the U.S. Special Forces, James Harper decides to support his family by joining a private contracting organization alongside his best friend and under the command of a fellow veteran. Overseas on a covert mission, Harper must evade those trying to kill him while making his way back home.

Don't Worry Darling

Frank

2022

Alice and Jack are lucky to be living in the idealized community of Victory, the experimental company town housing the men who work for the top-secret Victory Project and their families. But when cracks in their idyllic life begin to appear, exposing flashes of something much more sinister lurking beneath the attractive façade, Alice can’t help questioning exactly what they’re doing in Victory, and why.

Horrible Bosses 2

Rex Hanson

2014

Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don't go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme.

Unstoppable

Will Colson

2010

When a massive, unmanned locomotive roars out of control, the threat is more ominous than just a derailment. The train is laden with toxic chemicals, and an accident would decimate human life and cause an environmental disaster. The only hope of bringing the train to a safe stop is in the hands of veteran engineer Frank Barnes, and young conductor Will Colson, who must risk their lives to save those in the runaway's path. Inspired by true events.

This Means War

FDR Foster

2012

Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman.

Hell or High Water

Toby Howard

2016

A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's farm in West Texas.

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

Jack Ryan

2014

Jack Ryan, as a young covert CIA analyst, uncovers a Russian plot to crash the U.S. economy with a terrorist attack.

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

Nicholas Devereaux

2004

Mia Thermopolis is now a college graduate and on her way to Genovia to take up her duties as princess. Accompanied by her friend Lilly, Mia continues her 'princess lessons', like riding horses side-saddle and archery. But her already complicated life is turned upside down once again when she learns that she is to take the crown as queen earlier than expected, all while she meets a mysteriously charming young man.

Carriers

Brian Green

2009

A deadly virus has spread across the globe. Contagion is everywhere, no one is safe, and no one can be trusted. Four friends race through the back roads of the American West on their way to a secluded utopian beach in the Gulf of Mexico where they could peacefully wait out the pandemic. Their plans take a grim turn when their car breaks down on an isolated road starting a chain of events that will seal their fates.

Just My Luck

Jake Hardin

2006

Manhattanite Ashley is known to many as the luckiest woman around. After a chance encounter with a down-and-out young man, however, she realizes that she's swapped her fortune for his.

Outlaw King

Robert Bruce, Earl of Carrick

2018

Forced into exile by the English after being crowned King of Scotland, legendary warrior Robert the Bruce fights to reclaim the throne.

Smokin' Aces

Darwin Tremor

2006

When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems that a whole lot of people would like to make sure he's no longer breathing.

All the Old Knives

Henry Pelham

2022

When the CIA discovers one of its agents leaked information that cost more than 100 people their lives, veteran operative Henry Pelham is assigned to root out the mole with his former lover and colleague Celia Harrison.

Into the Woods

Cinderella's Prince

2014

In a woods filled with magic and fairy tale characters, a baker and his wife set out to end the curse put on them by their neighbor, a spiteful witch.

A Wrinkle in Time

Dr. Alex Murry

2018

After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.

The Finest Hours

Bernie Webber

2016

The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.

Z for Zachariah

Caleb

2015

In the wake of a nuclear war, a young woman survives on her own, fearing she may actually be the proverbial last woman on earth, until she discovers the most astonishing sight of her life: another human being. A distraught scientist, he’s nearly been driven mad by radiation exposure and his desperate search for others. A fragile, imperative strand of trust connects them. But when a stranger enters the valley, their precarious bond begins to unravel.

Bottle Shock

Bo Barrett

2008

Paris-based wine expert Steven Spurrier heads to California in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the French capital. Stumbling upon the Napa Valley, the stuck-up Englishman is shocked to discover a winery turning out top-notch chardonnay. Determined to make a name for himself, he sets about getting the booze back to Paris.

Poolman

Darren Barrenman

2024

Darren Barrenman, an unwavering optimist and native Angeleno, spends his days looking after the pool of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block and fighting to make his hometown a better place to live.

Celeste & Jesse Forever

Rory Shenandoah

2012

Celeste and Jesse met in high school and got married young. They laugh at the same jokes and finish each other’s sentences. They are forever linked in their friends’ minds as the perfect couple – she, a high-powered businesswoman and budding novelist; he, a free spirit who keeps things from getting boring. Their only problem is that they have decided to get divorced. Can their perfect relationship withstand this minor setback?

For the Love of Spock

Self

2016

The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam.

Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey

Dave (voice)

2010

Dave, a young photon, who is forced out of the Sun on a journey of discovery. He must get to the Cassini Space Craft and save it from the forces of the Void, only Dave does not know exactly what he must do or even where the Cassini Space craft is or what it is. The forces of the Void must destroy Cassini before it sends its great discoveries back to Earth and Dave is the only thing that stands between them and victory.

Production

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Executive Producer

2023

A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.

The Contractor

Executive Producer

2022

All the Old Knives

Executive Producer

2022

Poolman

Producer

2024

Darren Barrenman, an unwavering optimist and native Angeleno, spends his days looking after the pool of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block and fighting to make his hometown a better place to live.