Christopher Thornton
Biography
Christopher Thornton is a male actor known for his film and television roles spanning from 1990 to the present. He was born on March 29, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Thornton is recognized for his television role as Kenny Shammy Shamberg in Magnum P.I., and has accumulated numerous other credits throughout his career. His filmography also includes appearances in the films Urgent, Advokát, and Nedostatek důkazů. Based on available reference data, he holds twenty-seven known credits in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Christopher Thornton is an American actor known for his work in film and television. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 29, 1967, his career spans from 1990 to the present. He has accumulated 27 known credits in the acting field.
Among his notable television credits, Thornton is recognized for his role as Kenny Shammy Shamberg in Magnum P.I., alongside numerous other television and film appearances throughout his career. His filmography includes appearances in the movies Urgent, Advokát, and Nedostatek důkazů.
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Full Filmography
29 titles- The Pitt (2025) as Dr. Caleb Jefferson
- Presumed Innocent (2024) as Jeremy Buck
- History of the World: Part II (2023) as Franklin Roosevelt
- Class of '09 (2023) as James Row
- Married by Mistake (2023) as Tom Smith
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2022) as Sam Scales
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) as Elias Nelson
- Broke (2020) as Max
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as Kenny 'Shammy' Shamberg
- Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018) as Charles-Marie
- Will & Grace (2017) as Luke
- Speechless (2016) as Chris
- Vice Principals (2016) as Mr. Milner
- Sympathy for Delicious (2010) as 'Delicious' Dean O'Dwyer
- Sympathy for Delicious (2010) Writer
- Sympathy for Delicious (2010) Producer
- Lie to Me (2009) as Johnny Wheels
- Unhitched (2008) as Darren
- Rules of Engagement (2007) as Edward
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) as Aaron
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Daniel Campbell
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Brett Hansen
- Pretty Persuasion (2005) as Emmett Friedman
- Hitched (2005) as Gary
- Welcome to California (2005) as Jim Travis
- Bug (2002) as Gary (Guy Hit by Can)
- Alias (2001) as Nevil
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Cliff Cobb
- Family Law (1999)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Christopher Thornton best known for?
Christopher Thornton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Pitt (2025), Presumed Innocent (2024), History of the World: Part II (2023), The Lincoln Lawyer (2022).
When and where was Christopher Thornton born?
Christopher Thornton was born on March 29, 1967 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
How many credits does Christopher Thornton have?
Christopher Thornton has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2025.
What is Christopher Thornton's background in cinema and television?
Christopher Thornton is a male actor known for his film and television roles spanning from 1990 to the present. He was born on March 29, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Thornton is recognized for his television role as Kenny Shammy Shamberg in Magnum P.I., and has accumulated numerous other credits thro...