Christopher Rich

Biography

Christopher Rich Wilson (born September 16, 1953) is an American actor, best known for his roles on Murphy Brown, Reba, and Boston Legal.

Career Overview

Christopher Rich has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently In the Line of Duty (American) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Reba, Cassidy Way, Ghosts of Fear Street. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

35

Birth Date

1953-09-16 00:00:00

Birth Place

Dallas, Texas, USA

Known For

• 

  Reba
• 

  Cassidy Way
• Ghosts of Fear Street
• 

  Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again
• 

  In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas
• 

  Prisoners of Inertia

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• In the Line of Duty (American) Collection (2 titles)
• Kenny Rogers Legend Of The Gambler Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Reba McEntire (1 collaborations)
• JoAnna Garcia Swisher (1 collaborations)
• Steve Howey (1 collaborations)
• Scarlett Pomers (1 collaborations)
• Mitch Holleman (1 collaborations)
• Melissa Peterman (1 collaborations)
• Nikki Moore (1 collaborations)
• Randy Wayne (1 collaborations)
• Michael Nardelli (1 collaborations)
• Sydney Sweeney (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (34 credits)

  • Bedtime Stories: Tales of Love and Hate

    Joe Bradley

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Happy's Place

    - Sisters Ink (2025) ... Maverick actor actors
    2024
  • Spiked

    Dr. Mattthews

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Anabolic Life

    Doctor Williams

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Christmas in the Heartland

    Bob Gentry

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Cassidy Way

    Donald Connors

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Holiday Road Trip

    Roger

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Rizzoli & Isles

    - Virtual Love (2012) ... Rich Gibson actor actors
    2010
  • Shake It Up

    - Shake It Up, Up and Away (2011) ... Mayor Bartlett actor actors
    2010
  • Desperate Housewives

    - We All Deserve to Die (2010) ... Bruce actor actors

    - Crime Doesn't Pay (2009) ... Bruce actor actors
    2004
  • Boston Legal

    - Thanksgiving (2008) ... Attorney Melvin Palmer actor actors

    - Happy Trails (2008) ... Attorney Melvin Palmer actor actors

    - Guardians and Gatekeepers (2008) ... Attorney Melvin Palmer actor actors

    - Tabloid Nation (2008) ... Attorney Melvin Palmer actor actors

    - Green Christmas (2007) ... Attorney Melvin Palmer actor actors
    2004
  • Reba

    Brock Hart

    actor

    actors

    - The Kids are Alright (2007) ... Brock Hart actor actors

    - The Housewarming (2007) ... Brock Hart actor actors

    - She's with the Band (2007) ... Brock Hart actor actors

    - Cheyenne's Rival (2007) ... Brock Hart actor actors

    - Bullets Over Brock (2007) ... Brock Hart actor actors
    2001
  • The Lone Gunmen

    - Three Men and a Smoking Diaper (2001) ... actor actors
    2001
  • Going Home

    Jack

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Bloodsport (2009) ... Jimmy Miller actor actors
    2000
  • Ghosts of Fear Street

    PJ Murphy

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

    - Love Means Having to Say You're Sorry (1999) ... John actor actors
    1996
  • Nash Bridges

    - The Tourist (1998) ... Special Agent David Katz actor actors

    - Lost and Found (1997) ... Special Agent David Katz actor actors

    - Til Death Do Us Part (1996) ... Special Agent David Katz actor actors
    1996
  • Mr. & Mrs. Smith

    - The Impossible Mission (1996) ... actor actors
    1996
  • ER

    - Be Patient (2000) ... Ron Perth actor actors
    1994
  • The Joy Luck Club

    Rich

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The Nanny

    - A Fine Friendship (1995) ... Kurt Jacobs actor actors
    1993
  • The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw

    Lute Cantrell

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas

    Scott Faul

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Flight of the Intruder

    Lt. J.G. Morgan McPherson

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing

    IA Officer #3

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Testing Dirty

    Coach Stanley Daniels

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again

    Archie Andrews

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Hound Town

    Napoleon (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Prisoners of Inertia

    Dave

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Baywatch

    - The Drowning Pool (1989) ... Derrick Benton actor actors
    1989
  • Murphy Brown

    - Trick or Retreat (1996) ... Miller Redfield actor actors

    - Make Room For Daddy (1995) ... Miller Redfield actor actors

    - Anchors Away (1989) ... Miller Redfield actor actors
    1988
  • The Recovery Room

    Dr. Russell

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The First Time

    Stud with Sports Car

    actor

    actors
    1983

• directing (1 credits)

  • Reba

    - The Break-Up (2006) ... director directing

    - Roll With It (2006) ... director directing

    - Trading Spaces (2006) ... director directing

    - The Trouble with Dr. Hunky (2006) ... director directing

    - Money Blues (2006) ... director directing
    2001