Chris Pine

  • Date of Birth: August 26, 1980
  • Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
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He is probably best known for his role as James T. Kirk in the 2009 Star Trek movie. Chris beat out Mike Vogel for this role of a life time.
Before he began acting he went to the University of California at Berkeley. His first role was in an episode of the ER (2003). In that same year he appeared in episodes of C.S.I Miami and The Guardian. He is well-known in movies like Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement (2004) and Just My Luck (2006). He has also starred in Smokin' Aces (2006). His upcoming films include Carriers (2009) and Killing Pablo (2009).


Personal life: Pine was born in Los Angeles, California to Robert Pine and Gwynne Gilford; he also has an older sister, Katherine. His father was an actor who appeared in CHiPs as the sergeant Joseph Getraer. His mother was an actress and is now a practicing psychotherapist. His maternal grandparents were Anne Gwynne, a Hollywood actress, and Max M. Gilford, a Hollywood attorney. He has stated in an interview that he is "probably agnostic". He is of Welsh and Jewish descent on his mother's side. Pine received a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California, Berkeley in 2002 and while he was there studied English at the University of Leeds in England for one year. After graduation, he studied at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.

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Chris Pine Information:
Birthday: August 26, 1980
Eye color:Blue
Height:6' 1" (1.85m)
Nickname(s): “Pine, Pinewood, Piney, Pine. Basically, Ever since I was 8 it’s been any variation of Pine” – Chris Pine.
Notable feature(s): Those Big Blue Eyes
Education: University of California at Berkeley.
Family: Father =Robert Pine Mother= Gwynne Gilford
Grandson of Anne Gwynne and Max M. Gilford
Brother of Katherine Pine.
Cousin of Martin Jurow.
Cousin of William Eliscu (I).
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  • Close friends with his Star Trek co-stars Karl Urban and Zachary Quinto.
  • As a kid, Chris Pine wanted to be a garbage collector: "I'd bolt out the door, running down the street after garbage trucks."
  • Chris Pine jokes that his first onscreen appearance was on CHiPs. His mom, actress Gwynne Gilford, was pregnant with him while filming the '70s crime drama.
  • What does Chris Pine think is really sexy? "A girl who's good at crossword puzzles." he told Women's Health.
  • He is of part Jewish ancestry on his mother's side, and has stated in an interview that he is "probably agnostic".
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  • WizardsOfWaverlyPlaceFan4Life
    WizardsOfWaverlyPlaceFan4Life
    I LOVE CHRIS PINE!!!

    I saw Star Trek at the cinema 3 times as it was just that good, mainly because of Chris and Zachary Quinto. I can't wait till i own the DVD and then i can watch it over and over again!!!

    Lisa Michelle x x lol x x
    posted 8 days ago
  • JaneNguyen
    JaneNguyen
    When I saw Chris Pine's great performance in Star Trek, I'm sure he could be a perfect Ian O'Shea of "The Host" - Stephenie Meyer in every aspects :) Wish him all the best.
    posted 58 days ago
  • beat2hard
    beat2hard
    nice perform chris...
    already see u in star trek last night.. ^.~
    posted 163 days ago
  • chellya2004
    chellya2004
    you deserve awards for your performance in star trek! and i hope you get better movies to raise up your career! amen
    posted 164 days ago
  • animechickxd
    animechickxd
    Blue eyes indeed!
    posted 171 days ago
  • SkywalkerJones
    SkywalkerJones
    Star Trek rocked big time.and so do you,Captain Kirk.
    posted 193 days ago
  • mylynettelim
    mylynettelim
    You're a great actor....Chris Pine. I have watched 'Star Trek, a movie you're in...and I think you played the role perfectly. I'm not much of a fan of yours...but still, you acts are good! Keep up!
    posted 196 days ago
  • stardestiny124
    stardestiny124
    Can i eat youuuuuuuuuuu!??????????!??!
    posted 197 days ago
  • JD5DAD
    JD5DAD
    Whats Up Captain your life is about to change brother in a good way
    posted 224 days ago
  • mariaomoole
    mariaomoole
    hey chris!!! i'm so glad to see your pictures!!! i love your role in "just my luck" and "princess diaries 2". you are so handsome!!! xxxxxx
    posted 328 days ago
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