Biography
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 to audition for "The Blue Lagoon," in which he appeared throughout …
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Career Milestones
| Starred opposite Maureen McCormick in the indie "Title to Murder" (lensed 2000) | ||
1980 | Made feature film debut as Richard in Randal Kleiser's "The Blue Lagoon", opposite Brooke Shields | |
1981 | Played first small screen lead in NBC TV-movie, "Child Bride of Short Creek" | |
1983 | Essayed role of Peter Richards, young paramour of the married Sue Ellen Ewing, on CBS primetime serial "Dallas" | |
1985 | Hosted TV series "Rock 'n' Roll Summer Action" | |
1993 | Starred in Australian film, "Wet and Wild Summer" | |
1996 | Had supporting role in "It's My Party", directed by Kleiser | |
1999 | Reteamed with Brooke Shields for an episode of "Suddenly Susan" | |
Awards
1980 | Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actor |