Biography
Who is Christopher Mintz-Plasse?
Early life and education
Christopher Mintz-Plasse was born in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, on June 20, 1989. He attended El Camino Real High School, where he performed on the school improv comedy team. His mother worked as a school counselor and his father was employed as a postal worker.
Growing up, he developed a lifelong passion for Boston sports teams. During his youth, he established a strong interest in performance and comedy before entering the film industry.
Acting career
Christopher Mintz-Plasse made his film debut as Fogell in the 2007 comedy Superbad. Because he was seventeen at the time of filming, his mother had to be present on set during his scenes. The movie became a major commercial and critical success, earning him a nomination for the MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance.
Following his debut, he appeared in films such as Role Models, Year One, and Fright Night. He also portrayed the superhero Red Mist in the action film Kick-Ass and later returned for the sequel Kick-Ass 2. His voice acting credits include the animated film How to Train Your Dragon and ParaNorman.
Music and other projects
Outside of acting, Christopher Mintz-Plasse has pursued a career in music. He played drums for the rock band The Young Rapscallions until the group split up after eight years in 2015. Afterward, he founded the band Bear on Fire, where he plays the bass guitar.
He expanded his musical pursuits by playing bass with Ben Kweller during tours. In addition to music, he has appeared in music videos for artists such as Kid Cudi and the Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
Birthday and age
Christopher Mintz-Plasse was born on June 20, 1989, which makes Christopher 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Christopher shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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