Chris O'Neal
Chris O'Neal | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christopher Richard O'Neal April 4, 1994 |
| Education | Teaneck High School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Christopher Richard O'Neal[1] (born April 4, 1994) is an American actor. He is known for his role in the 2012 Nickelodeon television series How to Rock.
Early life
O'Neal, a resident of Teaneck, New Jersey, attended Teaneck High School.[2] He appeared in several commercials and in a Saturday Night Live skit before getting his first recurring role.
Career
O'Neal's first major role was in the 2012 Nickelodeon comedy series How to Rock, playing the role of Kevin Reed,[3][4] a high school freshman who is the drummer for the band Gravity 5. The same year he also co-hosted the Nickelodeon series, You Gotta See This, with Noah Crawford.[5]
In 2013 O'Neal had a starring role in the 2013 Nickelodeon television film Swindle.[6][7][8] In 2016 he was cast in a starring role on the 2017 Netflix drama series Greenhouse Academy.[9]
In 2014 O'Neal released his EP Just getting started.
Personal life
On March 16, 2026, O'Neal was arrested for participating in a home invasion with two other people in Malibu, California.[10][11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | How to Rock | Kevin Reed | Main role; as Christopher O'Neal |
| 2012 | You Gotta See This | Himself | Co-host |
| 2013 | Swindle | Ben Dupree | Television movie |
| 2015 | Raven's Touch | Jack | Film |
| 2015 | K.C. Undercover | River | Episode: "All Howl's Eve" |
| 2016 | Here We Go Again | Kevin | Episode: "Second Time Around" |
| 2017–2020 | Greenhouse Academy | Daniel Hayward | Main role |
| 2018 | Colin in Black & White | Dwayne | Episode: "Road Trip" |
| 2018, 2020 | 5th Ward | Bam | Main role |
References
- ^ "How to Rock – Press Site – Bios – Christopher O'Neal". January 2012. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013.
- ^ Rohan, Virginia. "Teaneck teen actor lands his dream role", The Record, February 2, 2012. Accessed March 24, 2026, via Newspapers.com. "Often when he'd go out on an audition, Christopher O'Neal would tell his mom about his ideal role. 'I would say, "Mom, he would be cool, but not really good with the ladies, but here and there he'd get the girl in the end,"' the 17-year-old Teaneck actor says.... 'On set and off, I dance all the time,' says O'Neal, who's actually a senior at Teaneck High School, where he's been in the theater program."
- ^ "Nickelodeon's New Series 'How To Rock' Premieres Saturday, February 4" (Press release). Nickelodeon. December 21, 2011. Archived from the original on May 5, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2017 – via TV by the Numbers.
- ^ Lowry, Brian (February 2, 2012). "Review: 'How to Rock'". Variety. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
- ^ Lesley Goldberg (August 3, 2012). "Two Spinoffs, Animated Pilot From 'SpongeBob' Scribe Part of Ambitious Nickelodeon Slate". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
- ^ Marechal, AJ (October 3, 2012). "Nick stars set to 'Swindle'". Variety. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
- ^ Strecker, Erin (August 22, 2013). "'Swindle': Jennette McCurdy, Ariana Grande movie has tweens buzzing". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
- ^ "Nickelodeon's 'Swindle' Takes the Top Spot With Kids and Tweens for the Week, Drawing 4.2 Million Total Viewers" (Press release). Nickelodeon. August 27, 2013. Archived from the original on August 23, 2017. Retrieved August 23, 2017 – via TV by the Numbers.
- ^ Schwindt, Oriana (July 27, 2016). "Netflix Renews Chelsea Handler's 'Chelsea,' 'Lady Dynamite' and Casts Jennifer Garner as a Llama". Variety. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
- ^ Siwak, Miranda (March 16, 2026). "Former Nickelodeon Child Star Chris O'Neal Arrested After Alleged Burglary in Malibu". Us Weekly. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ Boykin-Patterson, Eboni (March 18, 2026). "Nickelodeon Star Arrested After Burglary in Celeb Haunt". The Daily Beast. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
External links
- Chris O'Neal at IMDb