Birthday: August 26, 1980
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
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You might know actor Chris pine best as the captain of an intergalactic spaceship in the Star Trek movies, but that talent doesn't come from nowhere - he comes from a long line of actors. His grandmother, mother and father have all tried their hand at making in Hollywood - in fact, you may have seen his father Robert Pine on TV as part of the cast of CHiPs.
Chris comes from a long line of actors
Born in Los, Angeles, Chris didn't head to the Hollywood Hills straight away - he finished school first, getting a degree in English from the University of California and studied acting at the American Conservatory in San Francisco - Captain Kirk is classically trained!
Chris is the new face of Star Trek
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Chris Pine didn't get his big break until he was cast as the love interest in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement starring Anne Hathaway. It's fair to say he turned a few heads as the romantic lead, landing roles in smaller films afterwards. His biggest break yet came when he was invited to command a famous starship you may have heard of in the Star Trek reboot in 2009. Chris put the "star" in Star Trek - critics and fans alike loved the new films, and they're still going strong!
Chris will be starring in the Wonder Woman movie
Chris isn't all Trek all the time though, he's also starred in loads of blockbusters, here are a few:
- The Finest Hours
- Rise of the Guardians (voice)
- Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
- Into the Woods
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Fans who are crazy about Chris Pine are called "pine nuts" - are you one? Maybe you will be when you catch his next movie: Wonder Woman! It's set for release in 2017.
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