| Chris Zylka Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 81 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 9, 1985 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Eye Color | Green |
Chris Zylka is an American actor and model who is best known for portraying roles such as Doyce Plunk in Zeke and Luther, Tom Garvey in The Leftovers, Blake Hammond in Shark Night, and Eugene “Flash” Thompson in The Amazing Spider-Man. He has also appeared in a variety of other TV shows and films such as Kaboom, Piranha 3DD, Freaks of Nature, Welcome to Willits, The Death & Life of John F. Donovan, 90210, Everybody Hates Chris, Hannah Montana, 10 Things I Hate About You, Cougar Town, Teen Spirit, The Secret Circle, Twisted, Dare Me, and many more. As a model, he has worked for brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, and has been featured in magazines such as Glamoholic, Bello, and Wonderland.
Born Name
Christopher Michael Settlemire
Nick Name
Chris
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Howland Township, Ohio, United States
Nationality
Education
Chris graduated from Howland High School in 2003. He later attended the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. However, after 2 years, he dropped out of the University of Toledo to take care of his maternal grandfather when he suddenly became ill.
Occupation
Actor, Model
Family
- Siblings – He has a sister, nicknamed as “Soso”.
- Others – William Zylka (Maternal Grandfather), Patricia Rosko (Maternal Grandmother) (Had Czech ancestry)
Manager
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, ICM Partners
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185 cm
Weight
81 kg or 178½ pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
Chris Zylka dated –
- Lucy Hale (2012-2013) –Â Chris dated actress Lucy Hale for a year from January 2012 to January 2013.
- Phoebe Tonkin (2013) – From February 2013 to April 2013, the two actors were romantically linked to each other. They met on the set of “The Secret Circle”.
- Hanna Merjos (2014-2015) – Chris, then started dating American socialite Hanna Merjos in January 2014. The couple engaged on April 26, 2014. However, the engagement was called off in March 2015.
- Paris Hilton (2016-2018) – In August 2016, Chris and socialite Paris Hilton started dating each other. They kept their relationship secret until February 2017. In January 2018, the couple got engaged. In November 2018, the couple separated.
- Hailee Lautenbach – Chris later started dating actress Hailee Lautenbach. In December 2022, it was rumored that the couple had gotten engaged.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has German and British ancestry on his father’s side, while he is of half-Polish and half-Czech descent on his mom’s side.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tall stature
- He has many tattoos on his right arm.
Brand Endorsements
Zylka has appeared in national advertisements for Calvin Klein and Diesel jeans.
On his social media, he has also shown support for NYSUS Clothing and Alive + Well Foundation.
Best Known For
Playing Eugene “Flash” Thompson in the superhero film The Amazing Spider-Man.
First Film
Chris appeared in the 2009 s*x comedy film The People I’ve Slept With for his role as Mr. Hottie.
First TV Show
In 2008, Chris appeared in 3 episodes of the narrative television show Everybody Hates Chris as various characters.
Chris Zylka’s Favorite Things
- Food – Sushi
- Color – Black
- Place – New York City
- Hobby – Gym, listening to music
Source – ScreenSpy.com
Chris Zylka Facts
- His last name “Zylka” is Polish.
- Chris uses the surname “Zylka”, which is the maiden name of his mom.
- Chris relocated to Los Angeles at the age of 19 in order to pursue a career in acting.
- After moving to Los Angeles, he was homeless for almost 6 months and lived in his car in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven in Burbank.
- In the past, Chris used to work at restaurants, where he was discovered by manager and acting coach Jon Simmons.
- He started his career as a model.
- Chris likes to watch horror films.
- Zylka can play guitar.
- Johnny Depp is his style icon.
- He turned down the scholarship offer to play football at Ohio State as he wanted to pursue a career in acting.
- He has numerous tattoos on his right arm. One of them is “SOSO”, his sister’s nickname. He also has a tattoo that reads “Mom” in a heart.
- He is friends with Thomas Dekker and Alan Ritchson.
- His areas of interest are reading, basketball, playing baseball, football, painting, and guitar.
- He was placed at #90 on BuddyTV’s list of “Sexiest Men of 2011”.
- Chris is also an artist. In August 2018, he launched his first art exhibition called “Why Use A Name” in Ibiza, Spain.
- In May 2019, it was revealed that he had signed an exclusive contract with ICM Partners.
- Chris is not on social media.
