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Chris Owen

Acting Born Sep 25, 1980 Michigan, USA 53 credits
53
Total Credits
1991–2022
32 Years Career Span
24
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Chris Owen, born September 25, 1980 in Michigan, USA, is an American male actor. He is frequently credited under the nickname The Sherminator. Owen is best known for portraying Chuck Sherman, self‑styled “The Sherminator,” in the American Pie theatrical series and reprised the role in American Pie 2 and American Pie: Band Camp, making him, aside from Eugene Levy, the only cast member from the original trilogy to appear in any spin‑off film. His filmography lists 49 credited roles. A Czech‑language source notes that he also gained recognition for appearances in the films Boy Meets World, October Sky and Fog.

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Career

Career overview

Chris Owen, born on September 25 1980 in Michigan, United States, is an American actor whose career has been marked by a recurring role in the American Pie film series. He first gained widespread recognition portraying Chuck Sherman, a character who refers to himself as “The Sherminator,” in the original American Pie movie. Owen returned as the same character in the sequel American Pie 2 and later appeared in the spin‑off title American Pie: Band Camp, making him, alongside Eugene Levy, one of the only performers from the theatrical trilogy to feature in the franchise’s spin‑off productions.

Beyond the American Pie franchise, Owen’s filmography includes a total of forty‑nine credited acting roles, as recorded by The Movie Database. His professional listings also note the alternate credit “The Sherminator.” Throughout his career, Owen has been identified primarily as a male actor, with his work spanning both film and television projects.

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Career timeline

Off-Time
A Cape Cod Christmas
Joy & Hope
The Last Sharknado: It's About Time
All That Jam
Bachelors
Delirium
American ReunionFortressLove, Gloria
Hit ListExpired
Super Capers
The MentalistJust Add Water
LifeThe Mist
Brothers and SistersDorm Daze 2
Criminal MindsAmerican Pie Presents: Band CampDear Wendy
Hidalgo
National Lampoon Presents Dorm DazeNational Lampoon's Gold Diggers
MonkWithout a TraceEverwoodNational Lampoon's Van WilderA Midsummer Night's Rave
American Pie 2Going Greek
Ready to Rumble
American PieShe's All ThatOctober Sky
Can't Hardly Wait
Social StudiesThe Ride
7th HeavenBlack Sheep
Major PayneVR.5Angus
Sister, SisterIt Runs in the Family
Boy Meets World
Firing Squad

Full Filmography

53 titles
  • Off-Time (2022) as Ross the Cashier
  • A Cape Cod Christmas (2021) as Tom
  • Joy & Hope (2020) as Matt Clark
  • The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (2018) as Thirty-Year-Old Gil
  • All That Jam (2016) as Matthew
  • Bachelors (2015) as Floyd
  • Delirium (2014) as Fiance
  • American Reunion (2012) as Chuck Sherman
  • Fortress (2012) as Burt
  • Love, Gloria (2012) as Officer Young
  • Hit List (2011) as Wick
  • Expired (2011) as Nelson
  • Super Capers (2009) as Igniter Boy
  • The Mentalist (2008) as Nick
  • Just Add Water (2008) as Will
  • Life (2007)
  • The Mist (2007) as Norm
  • Brothers and Sisters (2006) as Taylor the Clerk
  • Dorm Daze 2 (2006) as Booker
  • Criminal Minds (2005) as Kevin Decker
  • American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005) as Sherman
  • Dear Wendy (2005) as Huey
  • Hidalgo (2004) as First Soldier
  • National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze (2003) as Booker
  • National Lampoon's Gold Diggers (2003) as Lenny
  • Monk (2002) as Trainee
  • Without a Trace (2002) as Trent Barker
  • Everwood (2002) as Pierson
  • National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) as Suicidal Freshman
  • A Midsummer Night's Rave (2002) as Frankie
  • American Pie 2 (2001) as Chuck Sherman
  • Going Greek (2001) as Davis
  • Ready to Rumble (2000) as Isaac
  • American Pie (1999) as Chuck Sherman
  • She's All That (1999) as Derek Funkhouser Rutley
  • October Sky (1999) as Quentin Wilson
  • Can't Hardly Wait (1998) as Klepto Kid
  • Social Studies (1997)
  • The Ride (1997) as Steve
  • 7th Heaven (1996) as Sam
  • Black Sheep (1996) as Hal
  • Major Payne (1995) as Cadet Wuliger
  • VR.5 (1995) as Harrassing Boy
  • Angus (1995) as Troy Wedberg
  • Sister, Sister (1994) as Neil Hawkins
  • It Runs in the Family (1994) as Scut Farcus
  • Boy Meets World (1993) as Ned
  • Firing Squad (1991) as Jorge Zebrowski
  • The Epidemic as Josh
  • The Epidemic Executive Producer
  • The Epidemic Co-Producer
  • The Epidemic Co-Executive Producer
  • The Epidemic Producer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Chris Owen best known for?

Chris Owen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including American Reunion (2012), Please Twins! (2003), Le Mans (1971), Life (2007).

When and where was Chris Owen born?

Chris Owen was born on September 25, 1980 in Michigan, USA.

How many credits does Chris Owen have?

Chris Owen has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2022.

What is Chris Owen's background in cinema and television?

Chris Owen, born September 25, 1980 in Michigan, USA, is an American male actor. He is frequently credited under the nickname The Sherminator. Owen is best known for portraying Chuck Sherman, self‑styled “The Sherminator,” in the American Pie theatrical series and reprised the role in American Pie 2 and American Pie: B...