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Christopher Denham, actor
Actor

Christopher Denham: Movies & Box Office

films
16
as director
1
on screen
2005–2025
box office
$7.03M
average score
57
Born
January 1, 1981 (age 45)
Birthplace
Blue Island, Illinois, U.S.
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, Screenwriter, Film director, Film producer
Years active
2003-present
Known for

The Best Christopher Denham Movies

The highest-rated films Christopher Denham is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Fast Color (2019) scores highest, at 73. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Christopher Denham's Career in Numbers

Christopher Denham's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Christopher Denham works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Headspace (2005) to Good Night, and Good Luck (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Christopher Denham Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 5
  2. 2010s 5
  3. 2020s 6

The 2020s were Christopher Denham's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Christopher Denham Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Thriller 5
  • Sci-Fi 2
  • Crime 1
  • Horror 1
  • Mystery 1

Drama is the genre Christopher Denham has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of thriller (5).

Christopher Denham Career Milestones

First film
Headspace 2005
Biggest box office hit
DogMan $4.38M worldwide
Best-rated film
Fast Color Movie Echo Score 73
16 credits

Christopher Denham Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Christopher Denham is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 15 as actor. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Christopher Denham?

Christopher Denham was born in Blue Island, Illinois, U.S. in 1981 and is 45 years old. Credited on films since 2005, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Christopher Denham is an American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer. Primarily known for his diverse supporting roles in films such as Oppenheimer, Shutter Island, Argo, Being the Ricardos, Charlie Wilson's War, and Sound of My Voice, his impact on the realm of performing arts has been significant. Christopher's television credits include Billions, Shining Girls opposite Elisabeth Moss, and Utopia on Amazon Prime, another feather in his cap, created by Gillian Flynn. Not just content with acting, Christopher has also graced the Broadway stage in Master Harold...and the Boys, Martin McDonagh's The Lieutenant of Inishmore, and David Mamet's China Doll, where he co-performed with the talented Al Pacino. His career began in his hometown, the south side of Chicago where he spent time working in the famous Steppenwolf Theatre. Broadway welcomed his talent with open arms as Denham debuted opposite Danny Glover in 'Master Harold...and the Boys'. Recognized for his exceptional talent, Denham won Outstanding Lead Actor at the 2006 Lucille Lortel Awards playing the role of Matt in Adam Rapp's Red Light Winter. His acting prowess is not just limited to the stage, on the big screen, Denham played important roles in numerous films directed by the likes of Martin Scorsese, Mike Nichols, Barry Levinson, Tony Gilroy, Jodie Foster and Aaron Sorkin. Widely acclaimed by critics, his directorial ventures include 2008 horror film Home Movie and the psychological thriller, Preservation. Denham was also seen playing the Russian spy Klaus Fuchs in Oppenheimer directed by Christopher Nolan.

FAQ

Christopher Denham: Questions & Answers

How many movies Christopher Denham has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Christopher Denham been in?

Christopher Denham is credited on 16 films, from 2005 to 2025. 15 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Christopher Denham's highest-grossing movie?

DogMan (2024) is Christopher Denham's biggest box office hit, with $4.38M worldwide, ahead of Night Shift (2024) ($2.05M). Across every film with box office figures, Christopher Denham's movies have made $7.03M.

Christopher Denham's biggest hits

What is the best Christopher Denham movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Christopher Denham's best-rated film is Fast Color (2019) with a score of 73, followed by Night Shift (2024) (63).

Best Christopher Denham movies, ranked

How old is Christopher Denham?

Christopher Denham is 45 years old, born on January 1, 1981 in Blue Island, Illinois, U.S..

What is Christopher Denham's newest movie?

The most recent film on Christopher Denham's filmography is Good Night, and Good Luck (2025), in the role of John Aaron.

The Best Christopher Denham Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 credits.

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