Christopher Showerman


Christopher Clare Showerman is a Dutch American actor, best known for his role as George in George of the Jungle 2.

Early life

Christopher is born in Jackson, Michigan on June 24, 1971. He is raised in Stockbridge, Michigan and attended Stockbridge High School. Christopher is of Dutch descent.
He embarked on an acting career after attending Michigan State University, where he majored in music. After small roles in several studio feature films, including Starship Troopers, Christopher was cast in the lead in Dumped. His big break came in 2003 when he is cast to replace Brendan Fraser as George in George of the Jungle 2.
In 2000, Showerman is married to Kimberly and raised two daughters.

Career

Showerman has appeared in such films as Sea of Fear, Idol, Live Fast, Die Young, Complacent, and Big Game. His film credits include Hole in One, A Night at the Silent Movie Theater, Commander and Chief, and Radio America, which he also wrote, produced and directed. On television, he has appeared on Jack of All Trades, The OC, and CSI Miami.
A year after Brendan Fraser opted not to reprise his role as George in Disney's George of the Jungle 2 sequel, Disney decided to produce the film for the direct-to-video market. Showerman was asked to play the part of George.

Producing

In 2006, Showerman formed an independent film production company called Shorris Film with Clint Morris, whose first film was the supernatural western Between the Sand and the Sky. The company also produced Radio America, co-starring, directed and written by Showerman. In 2012, Shorris Film co-produced Bristled: The Howl Chronicles.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000Jack of All TradesExtraUncredited; Episode: "Return of the Dragoon"
2004The O.C.Impossibly Hot FiremanEpisode: "The Strip"
2006CSI: MiamiPete NealyEpisode: "Driven"
2015Just Plain DeadWesley WolframTV Pilot
2016SupergirlTor3 episodes
2016ScorpionCaptainEpisode: "It Isn't the Fall That Kills You"
2017Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Agent MooreEpisode: "No Regrets"
2017TransplantsPhilipEpisode: "Networking"
2017Tales of MorrissaAlex2 episodes
2017Versus4 episodes
2018The Young and the RestlessOfficer Michael Hunter1 episode
2019–2020Truth Be ToldC.O. Walters2 episodes
2020The Dresden FilesJohn MarconeEpisode: "Peace Talks"