Chris Mason (actor)

Chris Mason
Actor Chris Mason
Born (1991-02-14) 14 February 1991 (age 33)
Edge Hill, Liverpool, England
OccupationActor
Years active2011–present
Spouse
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(m. 2017)​
Children2

Chris Mason (born 14 February 1991) is an English actor. He may be best known for playing Chad Gekko, husband of Veronica Lodge, in the 2021 season of Riverdale. As of 2024, he portrays Keiran Atreides in the series Dune: Prophecy.

Early life

Mason was born on 14 February 1991,[1] in Edge Hill, Liverpool and raised in Broadgreen.[2]

Career

Mason's first major roles were in the main casts of two miniseries, The Fades (2011) and Lightfields (2013). His first film role was in Vampire Academy (2014).[3]

In 2017 Mason appeared in a recurring role, as Leo Humphries, in the third season of Broadchurch.[4]

In 2021 he appeared in the fifth season of Riverdale, portraying Chad Gekko, the manipulative husband – eventually ex-husband – of Veronica Lodge.[5][6]

As of 2024, he portrays Keiran Atreides in the main cast of the Max series Dune: Prophecy.[7]

Personal life

Mason has been married to Spencer Locke since 2017 and they have a daughter, Monroe (b. 2020)[1] and a son (b. 2022).[citation needed]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Vampire Academy Ray
2015 Legend Ronnie Hart
Between Two Worlds Ryan
2017 Mad Genius Mason
2018 The Honor List Aaron Masey
2021 O Auto da Boa Mentira Pierce

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Justice Peter Episode: "Like Father Like Son"
The Fades Steve Miniseries, main cast
2012 Coming Up Carl Slade Episode: "Postcode Lottery"
Eggbox Danny TV Movie
2013 Lightfields Nick Miniseries, main cast
Motive Cam Radcliffe Episode: "The One That Got Away"
2014 Our World War William Hunt Episode: "Pals"
2017 Broadchurch Leo Humphries Recurring role (season 3)
2019 Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists Nolan Hotchkiss 3 episodes
2020 The Resident Dax Ramsey Episode: "How Conrad Gets His Groove Back"
Dirty John Young Dan Broderick Recurring role (season 2)
2021 Riverdale Chad Gekko Recurring role (season 5)
The American Guest Kermit Roosevelt Miniseries, main cast
Law & Order: Organized Crime Luka Hasa 2 episodes
2022 Killing It Dustin 2 episodes
FBI: Most Wanted Walker Hawley Episode: "Iron Pipeline"
2024 Doctor Who John Lennon Episode: "The Devil's Chord"
Dune: Prophecy Keiran Atreides Main cast

References

  1. ^ a b "Chris Mason Cast in Riverdale as Chad Gekko: Get to Know the Actor". Capital FM. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  2. ^ Vaynshteyn, Gina (23 February 2021). "Chris Mason Is Nothing Like His Terrible Character in 'Riverdale' in Real Life". Distractify. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  3. ^ West, Am (8 January 2021). "Riverdale season 5 casts Broadchurch star Chris Mason in surprise role". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Broadchurch actor Chris Mason: Starring in the TV drama was an 'honour'". The Herald. Glasgow. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  5. ^ Burlingame, Russ (7 January 2021). "Riverdale Casts Chris Mason In Recurring Role For Season 5". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  6. ^ Maas, Jennifer (7 January 2021). "'Riverdale' Casts Chris Mason as Veronica's 'Controlling and Jealous' Husband for Season 5". TheWrap. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  7. ^ Otterson, Joe (1 December 2022). "Dune Prequel Series at HBO Max Adds Mark Strong, Jade Anouka, Chris Mason". Variety. Retrieved 1 December 2022.