Chris Agos is an American actor who is best known for his portrayal of characters who are authority figures. He has appeared in “Boss” and “Chicago PD.” Chris has a healthy base of fans who are always interested in learning more about their favorite actor. To satisfy the quest for more knowledge, here are 10 things you didn’t know about Chris Agos.
1. Agos is a Chicago native
Chris was born in Chicago, Illinois. His family owned a chain of fried chicken restaurants. He was raised in a family of three children and he was the youngest of them.
2. He was bilked out of credit for work he completed
Agos was cast in the role of a pediatrician for young Clark in the film “Man of Steel” which was released in 2013. Although he completed the scene it was cut from the movie before the completion of the final version. This is one of the hazards that actors playing minor roles face. As it turns out he wasn’t credited for the role because it was never shown.
3. He has a wife and family
For fans who are wondering about the marital status of Chris Agos, he is married. He and his wife have twin boys together. He lives with his wife and children in Los Angeles, California. You won’t find a lot of information about them in gossip columns because they like to maintain their privacy and there isn’t a lot of information shared about Chris’ family. He does a good job of keeping them out of the spotlight because it’s not always a great place to be.
4. Chris Agos is also an author
Here is a bit of trivia that many fans of Chris Agos are not aware of. He wrote a book. The title is “Acting in Chicago,” and it is a textbook that discusses the business of acting. Agos’ book is used in universities and colleges throughout the midwest, making him not only published but an expert authority on acting and teaching of the craft.
5. Acting wasn’t his first career choice
Chris Agos had a different career goal in his sights when he graduated from high school. He enrolled in college courses at DePaul University. He studied psychology and biology and he had plans to continue his education in the medical sciences. His first career choice was to become a doctor, however, something happened that changed his mind. He delayed going to medical school in favor of pursuing a career in voiceovers. He has a wonderful deep-toned voice and it was perfect for the vocation.
6. He’s portraying Buzz Aldrin in a show
Chris Agos landed a role that could become very important in his acting career. The new series that he is appearing in is titled “For All Mankind.” This is a series that is only streamed on Apple TV plus currently because they have secured the rights to it. The show is a fantasy take on what would have happened if the space race had not ended. This is a huge undertaking as Agos is playing the part of a real-life hero in a hypothetical situation.
7. He’s knowledgeable about the history of the space program
Chris explained what the show is about without giving away any spoilers, in an interview. His knowledge of the space program and the money issues that the space agency encountered is impressive. It’s apparent that he has either done his research or it’s just knowing that he’s had for some time. We can’t forget that Agos did have some college experience before becoming an actor. He’s a very well-read guy and he is also an expert in his field. Chris Agos has a lot going on upstairs and he’s academic to boot. He may not teach at a college but he’s certainly written a textbook that is used by professors.
8. The first three episodes of “For All Mankind” are available
Although there is only one place that you can currently view the new series that Chris is involved in, there have been three episodes released so far. Apple TV has a free trial period so it’s possible to get to watch it for free. One of the great things about Apple TV plus is that it’s affordable if you decide to go with the full version, and it’s a streaming service so you can watch the episodes at your leisure.
9. He has his own website
When we were researching Chris Agos’ history we learned that he has his own website. There isn’t much personal information available on the page, but it does offer an overview of the textbook that he has written. We discovered that the book is a guide for actors who are just starting in their careers. Agos keeps the text focused on the business of acting and it provides a road map for those who are interested in a career as an actor, written from an actor’s point of view on the topic.
10. Chris Agos is a very private person
The usual places where you find information about famous personalities such as actors and other entertainers have little or no information about Chris Agos. This is because he hasn’t chosen to take this direction to gain notoriety. He maintains confidentiality about his family, his wife, kids, his upbringing and even what he’s up to in his personal life. He does occasionally give interviews about his acting projects but he has been careful about maintaining the privacy of his family and keeping their personal affairs out of the media. He does have a Twitter account and so far he has a little over 1,300 followers on the site and it’s a great place to learn more about his most recent project “For All Mankind,” but don’t expect to learn much about his personal life.
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