Actor

Chris O'Donnell: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 18
on screen: 1990–2010
box office: $1.13B
nomination: 1

Born: June 26, 1970 (age 56)
Birthplace: Winnetka, Illinois, U.S.
Full name: Christopher Eugene O'Donnell
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1986-present
Spouses: Caroline Fentress
Children: 5

Biggest hits

The Best Chris O'Donnell Movies

The films of Chris O'Donnell that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Batman Forever (1995) leads with $337M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Chris O'Donnell's Career in Numbers

Chris O'Donnell's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Chris O'Donnell works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Men Don’t Leave (1990) to Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Chris O'Donnell Movies by Decade

1990s 12
2000s 4
2010s 2

The 1990s were Chris O'Donnell's busiest decade, with 12 films.

Chris O'Donnell Movies by Genre

Drama 7
Action 4
Comedy 3
War 1
Biography 1
Animation 1
Romance 1

Drama is the genre Chris O'Donnell has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of action (4).

Chris O'Donnell Career Milestones

First film: Men Don’t Leave 1990
Biggest box office hit: Batman Forever $337M worldwide
Newest film: Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 2010

18 credits

Chris O'Donnell Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Chris O'Donnell is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Chris O'Donnell: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

50th Golden Globe Awards
- Chris O'Donnell: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor) Scent of a Woman

Biography

Who Is Chris O'Donnell?

Chris O'Donnell was born in Winnetka, Illinois, U.S. in 1970 and is 56 years old. Credited on films since 1990, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Christopher Eugene O'Donnell, known as Chris O'Donnell, is an accomplished American actor known for his work in both film and television. Born on June 26, 1970, O'Donnell's acting career began in 1986 and is known for a variety of roles including Chris Reece in 'School Ties', D'Artagnan in 'The Three Musketeers', Jack Foley in the drama film 'Circle of Friends', Dick Grayson/Robin in 'Batman Forever' and 'Batman & Robin', and Peter Garrett in 'Vertical Limit'. His work extends beyond blockbuster films to acclaimed television series such as 'NCIS: Los Angeles', where he's known for his role as Special Agent G. Callen from September 2009 to May 2023.

O'Donnell, hailed from the Chicago suburb of Winnetka, Illinois, is the youngest of seven children. He earned his Bachelor of Science in marketing from Boston College in 1992. Starting as a model at the age of 13, O'Donnell quickly became accustomed to the camera, later starring in numerous commercials. His film and television career took off with highlights including being named one of the 12 Promising New Actors of 1992 and being considered for leading roles in numerous highly acclaimed films. Off screen, O'Donnell leads a happy family life having married to Caroline Fentress in 1997 with whom he has five children.

Works with

Who Chris O'Donnell Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Chris O'Donnell shares the most films with. Tommy Lee Jones comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Gene Hackman (2).

FAQ

Chris O'Donnell: Questions & Answers

How many movies Chris O'Donnell has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Chris O'Donnell been in?

Chris O'Donnell is credited on 18 films, from 1990 to 2010. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Chris O'Donnell's highest-grossing movie?

Batman Forever (1995) is Chris O'Donnell's biggest box office hit, with $337M worldwide, ahead of Vertical Limit (2000) ($216M). Across every film with box office figures, Chris O'Donnell's movies have made $1.13B.

Chris O'Donnell's biggest hits

Has Chris O'Donnell won an Oscar?

Chris O'Donnell has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Chris O'Donnell has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Chris O'Donnell?

Chris O'Donnell is 56 years old, born on June 26, 1970 in Winnetka, Illinois, U.S..

What is Chris O'Donnell's newest movie?

The most recent film on Chris O'Donnell's filmography is WWII in HD: The Air War (2010), in the role of John Gibbons (voice).

Who does Chris O'Donnell work with most often?

Chris O'Donnell shares the most films with Tommy Lee Jones (2 films), Gene Hackman (2 films) and Jessica Lange (2 films).

The Best Chris O'Donnell Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 18 credits.

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