Christopher Collet (/koʊˈleɪ/) is an American actor and voice director. He starred in the lead role in the 1986 film The Manhattan Project.
Christopher Collet | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 13, 1968 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, voice director |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse |
Nicole Dooley (m. 2005) |
Early life, family and education
editChristopher Collet was born in New York City, New York.[1]
Career
editCollet entered show business during his teens and acquired an agent. His first film role was as Paul in the 1983 horror Sleepaway Camp. Collet remained in touch with his co-star Jonathan Tiersten, and they auditioned together for shows.
Collet landed the role of Neil Oxley in the 1984 CBS after school special Welcome Home Jellybean. Following this success, Collet landed numerous roles in television and film including Jake Livingston in Firstborn, Richard Jahnke Jr. in the 1985 TV film Right to Kill?, Paul Stephens in the 1986 film The Manhattan Project, and Albert Kaussner in the 1995 Stephen King miniseries The Langoliers. His television appearances include guest roles on Magnum P.I., The Cosby Show, The Hitchhiker (1983), The Equalizer (1985), L.A. Law (1986), and MacGyver (1985). He also starred in several Broadway theatre productions.[2]
During the mid 2000s, Collet pursued some other ventures in the entertainment industry, primarily as a voice director for 4Kids Entertainment. His work primarily involved voice directing for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, such as on Sonic X, Sonic and the Black Knight, Sonic Unleashed (in which he was also the voice of SA-55, later called Orbot), and Sonic and the Secret Rings, as well as directing for the 3rd season of the Winx Club, Yu-Gi-Oh and GX.[3]
Personal life
editCollet met his wife Nicole Dooley in 1998 when they played husband and wife on an episode of the television series Silk Stalkings. Both are Pilates instructors. They co-own The Pilates Boutique in Brooklyn, New York. They have a son, Julien.[4]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Sleepaway Camp | Paul | |
| 1984 | Firstborn | Jake Livingston | |
| 1986 | The Manhattan Project | Paul Stephens | |
| 1990 | Prayer of the Rollerboys | Gary Lee | |
| 1997 | Jungle Emperor Leo | Joe | Voice role |
| 2003 | Pokémon: Jirachi, Wish Maker | Candy Salesman | Voice role |
| 2004 | Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light | Additional voices | Voice role |
| 2005 | Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew | Combusken | Voice role |
| 2008 | 15 Below Zero | Calvin | Short |
| 2012 | The Illusionauts | Additional voices | Voice role |
| Sleepaway Camp IV: The Survivor | Paul |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Neil Oxley | Episode: Welcome Home, Jellybean; Lies of the Heart |
| 1985 | Right to Kill? | Richard Jahnke Jr. | TV movie |
| 1986 | Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color | Benjamin Reed | Episode: Hero in the Family |
| 1987 | The Hitchhiker | Jimmy Lee Stoler | Episode: Homebodies |
| 1988 | The Equalizer | Danny Winters | Episode: The Child Broker |
| The Cosby Show | Jake Palmer | Episode: The Visit | |
| 1988–1989 | American Playhouse | David | 2 episodes: Pigeon Feathers, Love and Other Sorrows |
| 1989 | ABC Afterschool Special | Nickel | Episode: Private Affairs |
| 1991 | L.A. Law | Second Lieutenant Robert Braden | Episode: Rest in Pieces |
| Gabriel's Fire | Moon Man | Episode: One Flew Over the Bird's Nest | |
| MacGyver | Sir Galahad / Groom | 2 episodes: Good Knight MacGyver: Part 1 & 2 | |
| CBS Schoolbreak Special | Kyle | Episode: Lies of the Heart | |
| 1992 | The Heights | Paul Brinkman | Episode: The Transformation |
| O Pioneers! | Amedee | TV movie | |
| 1995 | The Langoliers | Albert Kaussner | TV mini-series |
| Central Park West | Zack Wells | Episode: When I Deceive You... | |
| 1998 | Silk Stalkings | Russ | Episode: Fear and Loathing in Palm Beach |
| 2000–2022 | Pokémon | Steven Stone | Recurring voice role, 644 episodes |
| 2001 | Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters | Additional voices | Voice role, 3 episodes |
| 2001–2006 | Yu-Gi-Oh! | Additional voices | Voice role, 30 episodes |
| 2002–2003 | Ultraman Tiga | Tetsuo Shinjoh | Voice role, 11 episodes |
| 2002 | Fighting Cooking Legend Bistro Recipe | Additional voices | Voice role, 6 episodes |
| 2003 | Pokémon Chronicles | Kinso | Voice role, Episode: "Kasumi! Get the Blue Badge!!" |
| Funky Cops | Additional voices | Voice role, 26 episodes | |
| 2003–2004 | Sonic X | Additional voices | Voice role, 13 episodes |
| 2004 | F-Zero GP Legend | Draq | Voice role, Episode: "The Promise" |
| 2004–2006 | Yu-Gi-Oh! GX | Additional voices | Voice role, 43 episodes |
| 2005–2006 | G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 | Additional voices | Voice role, 13 episodes |
| 2006–2009 | Viva Piñata | Additional voices | Voice role, 70 episodes |
| 2018 | The Purge | Councilman Schmidt | Episode: The Urge to Purge |
References
edit- ^ "Christopher Collet". tvguide.com. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
- ^ "Christopher Collet – Biography". IMDb.com.
- ^ "Christopher Collet". Anime News Network. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ "Pilates Marriages". pilates-pro.com. Retrieved February 10, 2010.
