Chris Tallman is an American actor. He is a cast member on the The Thundermans and portrays Hank Thunderman.
Personal Life
Tallman is from Madison, Wisconsin, where he attended Madison West High School. He performed with a number of theater groups in Madison, as well as being a long-standing member of the Madison chapter of ComedySportz and is currently on the roster of ComedySportz Los Angeles.
Career
In 2007, Tallman was part of the ensemble cast of NBC's improvised comedy show Thank God You're Here, which showcased the improvisational skills of a group of four celebrity guest stars each week, as they walk into a live sketch without having seen a script for it.[3] He was awarded the Channel 101 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2007 Channel 101 Channy Awards.[4].
Chris is best known for his regular appearances on the Comedy Central programs Crossballs and Reno 911!.[1] Tallman was also the creator of the popular Channel 101 series Time Belt which he wrote, directed, co-produced and starred in.[2]
He has also guest-starred on many television shows such as House, Parks and Recreation, Emily's Reasons Why Not and appeared on Frank TV as Ed McMahon.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | House | Vince | Guest role |
| 2006 | Rescue Dawn | DJ | Film |
| 2007 | Reno 911!: Miami | Alligator Expert | Film |
| 2010 | Alabama | Skipper | Movie |
| 2013-2018 | The Thundermans | Hank Thunderman | Main role |
| 2015 | Nickelodeon's Ho-Ho Holiday Special | Carl | Special |
| 2017 | Nickelodeon’s Not So Valentine’s Special | Carl | Special |
| 2017 | Nickelodeon’s Sizzling Summer Camp Special | Carl | Special |
| 2024 | The Thundermans Return | Hank Thunderman | Movie |
Trivia
- Chris was actively involved in theatre and comedy from a young age.
- After college, Chris and his friends moved to New York to pursue comedy.
- Chris loves playing board games, especially “Dungeons and Dragons.”
- When he’s not acting, he enjoys baking.
- Chris wrote some of the episodes for Knight Squad.
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