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Chris Christie Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Biography

Chris Christie Quick Info
Height 5 ft 9 in
Weight 105 kg
Date of Birth September 6, 1962
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Spouse Mary Pat Foster

Chris Christie is an American politician, attorney, and political commentator who gained widespread attention while serving as the Governor of New Jersey (2010-2018).  Additionally, he announced his name as a Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election on June 6, 2023.

Born Name

Christopher James Christie

Nick Name

Chris

Chris Christie as seen in 2022
Chris Christie as seen in 2022 (Maryland GovPics / Wikimedia / CC BY 2.0)

Sun Sign

Virgo

Born Place

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Nationality

American

 

Education

Chris attended Livingston High School and graduated in the class of 1980. He went on to study political science at the University of Delaware and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984.

Furthermore, he obtained his law degree from the Seton Hall University School of Law in 1987.

Occupation

Politician, Attorney, Political Commentator

Family

  • Father – Wilbur James ‘Bill’ Christie (Certified Public Accountant)
  • Mother – Sondra A. Grasso (Telephone Receptionist)

Net Worth

Chris Christie’s net worth was $5 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.

Build

Average

Height

5 ft 9 in or 175 cm

Weight

105 kg or 231.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Chris Christie has dated –

  1. Mary Pat Foster (1986-Present) – He wed Mary Pat Foster, who worked as an investment banker, on March 8, 1986. They have 4 children together: sons Andrew Christie (b. 1993) and Patrick Christie (b. 2000) as well as daughters Sarah Christie  (b. February 23, 1996) and Bridget Christie (b. 2003).
Chris Christie (right) as seen with President Barack Obama in 2012
Chris Christie (right) as seen with President Barack Obama in 2012 (Pete Souza / Wikimedia / Pubic Domain)

Race / Ethnicity

White

He has German, Irish, and Scottish ancestry on his father’s side and is of
Italian/Sicilian descent on his mother’s side.

Hair Color

Dark Brown

However, his hair has turned mostly ‘Gray’ due to his advancing age.

Eye Color

Hazel

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

  • He is obese.
  • His blunt and direct manner of speaking

Religion

Roman Catholicism

Chris Christie Favorite Things

  • Song By Bruce SpringsteenThunder Road (1975)
  • Basketball TeamNew York Knicks
  • Baseball TeamNew York Mets
  • Ice Hockey TeamNew York Rangers
  • Football TeamDallas Cowboys

SourceIMDb, Wikipedia

Chris Christie (right) as seen with the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar in January 2020
Chris Christie (right) as seen with the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar in January 2020 (Office of U.S. Health Secretary / Wikimedia / Public Domain)

Chris Christie Facts

  1. He is a huge fan of the musician, Bruce Springsteen.
  2. Christie was named one of the ‘100 Most Influential People in the World’ by Time Magazine in 2013.
  3. In 2005, he successfully prosecuted Charles Kushner (the New York real estate magnate and father of Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner) for tax evasion, witness tampering, and making illegal campaign donations.
  4. Christie tested positive for COVID-19 on October 3, 2020, and was hospitalized for a week with asthma as an underlying health concern. He reportedly contracted the virus from President Donald Trump while prepping him for the presidential debate against the eventual winner, Joe Biden. According to sources, Trump knowingly put Christie’s health at risk by not disclosing his positive test (Trump had tested positive a few days before the debate) until a few days after the debate.
  5. He was allegedly considered for the role of Trump’s Vice President during the 2016 presidential election, but Trump eventually chose Mike Pence. Additionally, he was considered for the position of United States Attorney General in the Trump administration before Bill Barr was finalized.
  6. Christie was a staunch supporter of Donald Trump throughout his presidency, but he broke with Trump following the January 6 Capitol attack.

Featured Image by Maryland GovPics / Wikimedia / CC BY 2.0

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