Chris Fries

About Chris Fries

Who is it?: Actor, Music Department, Sound Department
Birth Day: December 13, 1968
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)

Chris Fries

Fries was born in Chicago, Illinois, moving with his sister and parents to Madison, Wisconsin as an infant and finally...
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Popular As Chris Fries
Occupation Actor
Age 55 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born December 13, 1968 (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Birthday December 13
Town/City Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality USA

🌙 Zodiac

Chris Fries’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Chris Fries was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

Fries was born in Chicago, Illinois, moving with his sister and parents to Madison, Wisconsin as an infant and finally settling in La Habra, California where he was raised.He attended Servite High School in Anaheim where he played football and then went on to Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa where he played on the basketball team.

From there he continued on to Cerritos Community College in Norwalk, California before receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Chapman University in Orange, California.After graduation, Chris was involved in radio broadcasting, working as an on-air personality, board operator and in the promotions department at 95.

9 FM KEZY, an adult contemporary station in Anaheim, California (1993) where he met, and married his wife. It was at KEZY where Fries first learned of voiceover work and its potential, which planted the seed for later life.

After leaving radio (1995), he entered the world of municipal government where he worked for ten years, but knew that his passion lied elsewhere. After the failing economy forced his layoff from his government post (2004), Chris decided to take the plunge and dive into voiceover full-time.

After numerous classes, networking, cutting a demo and securing a small LA agent, success began slowly. But as he improved, and bookings increased, he moved up to larger and stronger representation finding success in a number of voiceover genres including commercials, video games, narration and radio imaging to name a few.

In spite of his regular work that frequently brings him into the Los Angeles area, Chris continues to live 50 miles away in Orange County with his wife and two children, but makes the commute much more manageable by riding his motorcycle to and from sessions and auditions.

Otherwise, he spends much of his work time in his professional home studio.Fries is currently (2013) the voice of FirstMerit Bank. He also has national campaigns and radio and television spots for Hyundai, Orville Redenbacher's Harley Davidson, Quaker State, Yellow Pages and many others.

He's also featured as principal and supporting characters in top-selling video games such as Call of Duty: World at War, Guild Wars 2, G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra, Medal of Honor and Medal of Honor: Warfighter.

Chris Fries Movies

  • Batman: Arkham Origins (2013) as G.C.P.D. S.W.A.T. Lieutenant Howard Branden / Corridor Thug 3 / Penguin Thug 3
  • Call of Duty: World at War (2008) as Sgt. Sullivan
  • G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) as Dusty
  • Medal of Honor: Warfighter (2012) as Dusty

Important Facts about Chris Fries

His being cast in a number of war/combative "type" video games

His resonant, dusty voice

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