Chris Hebert

Chris Hebert (born September 28, 1973) is an American former child actor who has appeared in a number of television series, commercials, and a few feature films.

Early Life

Christopher Hebert was born on September 28, 1973 in Fullerton, California, where he has spent most of his life. His acting career began when he was allowed to audition for a local theater production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for one of the parts of the fairies. His mother apparently was reluctant but relented after Hebert's persistence. She had thought that he would not get picked for the part and that this experience would get the acting bug out of his system. However, Hebert got the part and through that summer production, he made connections to a professional agent who got him work in commercials and television before that summer even ended. Hebert continued to work pretty busily for the next five years. His most memorable project came with his feature film debut, The Last Starfighter (1984) as the precocious and likable younger brother, Louis Rogan. Other feature films include The Check Is in the Mail... (1986); a co-starring role for Hebert in a deficient satirical comedy, Invaders from Mars (1986), The Night Before (1988) and Mortuary Academy (1988). Hebert also did numerous episodic appearances, most notably "Family Ties" (1982), "The Twilight Zone" (1985) and Fuzz Bucket (1986) (TV)- a Disney TV movie. Hebert's acting career dwindled down during his high school years, an experience fueled by personal problems at home, but one he does not regret now in hindsight. Hebert went on to study film at the University of Southern California's acclaimed School of Cinema-Television, graduating with his B.A. in 1997. During his studies there, he became more and more intrigued with film theory and aesthetics, rather than the technical side of movies. Hebert did star in a low-budget, independent film, Waiting for Mo (1996) made locally in the L.A. area but unfortunately was unable to find an audience after its completion.

Teaching

After graduating college, Hebert tried to rekindle his success as an actor but was unable to devote as much time and energy to it due to financial distress. This, to him, was a blessing in disguise. Hebert, fed by financial burdens, stumbled into substitute teaching and now has a passion for the classroom.

Today

Hebert is very involved in his church activities, coordinating a drama ministry and directing the youth group. He plans to get his masters degree in Christian Education. For now, Hebert loves teaching although he admits he still longs to produce, write, and direct films and videos if time and money allows. Today he is happily married with his wife Mary and still resides in Fullerton. He is currently an English teacher at Troy High School and teaches History of Motion Pictures, a summer class held at Troy High School.

Filmography

1. The Young and the Restless (1973) TV Series playing Phillip Chancellor, II #2 (1981-1982)
2. Boone (1983) TV Series playing Norman
3. The Hoboken Chicken Emergency (1984) (TV)
4. The Last Starfighter (1984) playing Louis Rogan
5. Otherworld (1985) TV Series playing Smith Sterling (episodes 2-4 & 6-8)
6. Robert Kennedy & His Times (1985) playing Robert Kennedy Jr. (Part 1 & 2)
7. First the Egg (1985) (TV) playing Robbie
8. The Check Is in the Mail (1986) playing Danny Jackson
9. Fuzz Bucket (1986) (TV) playing Michael Gerber
10. Invaders from Mars (1986) playing Kevin
11. The Night Before (1988) playing the Brother
12. Mortuary Academy (1988) playing Ben Biallystock
13. Dance 'Til Dawn (1988) (TV) playing Kid #2
14. Waiting for Mo (1996) playing Chad

Notable television appearances

1. Family Ties playing Young Alex in episode "A Keaton Christmas Carol" (episode # 2.9) 14 December 1983
2. St. Elsewhere playing Billy McDermott in episode "Equinox" (episode # 2.18) 14 March 1984
3. Tales from the Darkside playing Jerry in episode "The New Man" (episode # 1.1) 30 September 1984
4. Airwolf playing Rex in episode "Annie Oakley" (episode # 3.8) 16 November 1985
5. The Twilight Zone playing Young Gus Rosenthal in episode "One Life, Furnished in Early Poverty" (episode # 1.11b) 6 December 1985
6. Murder, She Wrote playing Tommy Rutledge in episode "Simon Says, Color Me Dead" (episode # 3.17) 1 March 1987

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External links

• Chris Hebert at the Internet Movie Database