Christian Stolte

Christian Stolte is an American character actor born on October 16, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri. He began his professional acting career in the early 1990s and quickly became known for his gritty, authoritative on‑screen presence. Stolte's breakthrough television role came as corrections officer Keith Stolte on the hit series Prison Break, where his nuanced performance added realism to the show's prison environment. He later transitioned to feature films, portraying the notorious gangster Charles Makley in Public Enemies and delivering a memorable turn as Clarence Darby in Law Abiding Citizen. In addition to mainstream projects, Stolte showcased his versatility in the comedic web series Lake Dredge Appraisal, playing chief appraiser David Kim Parker with deadpan satire. He has also contributed voice‑over talent to the Breathe Bible series, demonstrating a capacity for narrative storytelling beyond visual media. Since 2012, Stolte has been a regular cast member of the NBC drama Chicago Fire, embodying the affable yet tough‑skinned veteran firefighter Randy McHolland, commonly referred to as “Mouch”, and he has appeared across other series within the Chicago franchise. His body of work reflects a steady commitment to supporting roles that enrich the narrative texture of both television and film. Critics often praise Stolte for his ability to convey depth with minimal dialogue, relying on physicality and subtle expression. Outside of his on‑screen pursuits, he remains a private individual, focusing on his craft and occasional stage work in regional theater. As of the present, Stolte continues to act, contributing to new projects while maintaining the dependable reputation that has defined his career for over three decades.