Christopher Messina, a multifaceted American creative force, was born on August 11, 1974. His impressive career spans numerous roles, including his iconic portrayal of Danny Castellano in the critically acclaimed series The Mindy Project, which garnered him two Critics' Choice Television Award nominations for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.
Throughout his extensive filmography, Messina has appeared in a wide range of projects, such as Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Julie & Julia, Devil, Argo, Ruby Sparks, Celeste and Jesse Forever, Cake, Birds of Prey, I Care a Lot, Call Jane, Air, and The Boogeyman. He also wrote, executive produced, and starred in the comedy film Fairhaven, showcasing his versatility behind the camera.
In addition to his film work, Messina has made significant contributions to television, taking on roles such as Ted Fairwell in the HBO drama series Six Feet Under, Chris Sanchez in the Audience Network legal thriller series Damages, Reese Lansing in the HBO political drama series The Newsroom, Richard Willis in the HBO miniseries Sharp Objects, Nick Haas in the USA Network crime drama series The Sinner, Angelo Lano in the Starz political miniseries Gaslit, and Nathan Bartlett in the Peacock comedy thriller Based on a True Story.
Messina's remarkable body of work has been recognized and celebrated, with his accomplishments documented on Wikipedia, licensed under CC-BY-SA, with a full list of contributors available.
