Christopher Atkins

Quick Facts

Full Name	Christopher Atkins
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Feb 21, 1961(1961-02-21)
Age	63
Birthplace	Rye
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Aquarius

Christopher Atkins Biography

Christopher Atkins is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on February 21, 1961 in Rye, New York, United States. He was famous for his role as co-star in the film from 1980, The Blue Lagoon. Voice actor, He voiced Prince Siegfried on the animated film of 1982, Swan Lake.

On the popular soap drama Dallas His character was an affair Sue Ellen Ewing, played by On the hit soap opera Dallas, his character had an affair with Sue Ellen Ewing, played by Linda Gray..

A friend suggested that Atkins audition for The Blue Lagoon. Atkins won the role over thousands of other actors; the film’s director, Randal Kleiser, has said that Atkins was a sailing instructor with no acting experience when he was cast in the film. In the film, he and co-star Brooke Shields played two teenaged cousins who find love while living in an isolated tropical paradise after being marooned as children. Released in 1980, the film grossed over $58 million with a production cost of $4.5 million but received a negative critical response. Atkins appeared nude (including frontal nudity) in the film, and spent much of the film wearing a loincloth. While Blue Lagoon was controversial due to its nude scenes and sexual content, it nevertheless became a “pop culture phenomenon”. Atkins was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture – Male for The Blue Lagoon.

Atkins posed nude for Playgirl in 1982. He went on to star with Kristy McNichol in The Pirate Movie (1982), an update of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta The Pirates of Penzance. His song “How Can I Live Without Her”, which peaked at #71 on the Billboard Hot 100, was played in the film. Atkins portrayed Rick Monroe, a college student working as an exotic dancer, in A Night in Heaven (1983); he won the 1983 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor for his performance. For one season (1983–1984), Atkins had a recurring role as camp counselor Peter Richards on Dallas.

He was married to Lyn Barron and they had two kids before their divorce in 1985.

Christopher Atkins Net Worth

Christopher Atkins is one of the richest Movie Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Christopher Atkins 's net worth $2 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When he was a teenager working as an instructor in sailing and as a lifeguard.

His name was included in an Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year in the year 1980.

Christopher Atkins (born Christopher Atkins Bomann, February 21, 1961) is an American actor who became famous following his debut film role in the 1980 film The Blue Lagoon.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Christopher Atkins height 5 ft 10 in Christopher weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Christopher Atkins Dating?

According to our records, Christopher Atkins married to Lyn Barron. As of December 1, 2023, Christopher Atkins’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Christopher Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Christopher Atkins celebrates birthday on February 21 of every year.

Top Facts about Christopher Atkins

1. Christopher Atkins was born on February 21, 1961.
2. He rose to fame with his debut film “The Blue Lagoon” (1980).
3. Atkins has appeared in over 50 films and TV shows.
4. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for “The Blue Lagoon”.
5. Atkins has also worked as a producer and director.
6. He has been married twice and has two children.
7. Atkins is an advocate for environmental conservation.
8. His net worth is estimated at $500,000-$1 million.
9. In recent years, he has made appearances on reality TV shows.
10. Atkins continues to act in independent films and TV series.

Is Christopher Atkins still acting?

Christopher Atkins
Occupation| Actor
Years active| 1979–present
Spouse| Lyn Barron ​ ​ ( m. 1985; div. 2007)​
Children| 2

Who was the baby in Blue Lagoon?

Chad Timmerman : Infant Paddy Jump to: Photos (1)

How much is Atkins worth?

Net Worth:$2 Million
Date of Birth:| Feb 21, 1961 (61 years old)
Gender:| Male
Height:| 5 ft 10 in (1.79 m)

What movies are Christopher Atkins in?

Appears in

Did Christopher Atkins really sing in the pirate movie?

Christopher Atkins had never sung professionally and underwent extensive vocal coaching. Although he was credited in the film and on the soundtrack/singles, his singing voice was dubbed by screenwriter Trevor Farrant – though no one in the production bothered to inform Atkins.