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Christopher Atkins

  • Birthplace: Rye, New York
  • Birthday: February 21, 1961

This blond, boyish leading man was chosen to appear opposite Brooke Shields in the modestly-budgeted but much-discussed tropical adventure/romance, "The Blue Lagoon" (1980). Christopher Atkins later brought his Adonis-like looks and figure to several similar roles in mediocre films like "The Pirate Movie" (1982) and "A Night in Heaven" (1983). He made some appearances on TV in the mid-1980s (i.e., "Dallas", "I Love Liberty") before becoming a staple of action and filler TV-movies of the 90s.

Atkins was working as a lifeguard when he was asked…more

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Career Milestones

  • 1999

    Reteamed with Brooke Shields for an episode of "Suddenly Susan"

  • 1996

    Had supporting role in "It's My Party", directed by Kleiser

  • 1993

    Starred in Australian film, "Wet and Wild Summer"

  • 1985

    Hosted TV series "Rock 'n' Roll Summer Action"

  • 1983 to 1984

    Essayed role of Peter Richards, young paramour of the married Sue Ellen Ewing, on CBS primetime serial "Dallas"

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