Chris Bauer
Chris Bauer is a native of Los Angeles. He honed his skills in Chicago performing on the stage with such noted ensembles as the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and the famed Goodman Theatre.
Bauer moved to New York after studying at the Yale School of Drama, where he became a member of the Atlantic Theatre Company founded by David Mamet. He gained notice for his performance in Steppenwolf’s production of ‘Clockwork Orange’ in Chicago, which Bauer credits as a watershed moment in his career.
He went on to appear in the Atlantic’s productions of ‘Mojo,’ ‘Hothouse’ and ‘The Night Heron.’ His Broadway debut was as Mitch in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ opposite Natasha Richardson, and he appeared in John Patrick Shanley’s ‘Defiance’ at the Manhattan Theatre Club.
Bauer’s first feature film role was in ‘Snow White,’ opposite Sigourney Weaver. Other film credits include ‘Face Off,’ ‘Devil’s Advocate,’ ‘Flawless,’ ’8mm,’ ‘Animal Factory,’ ‘High Fidelity,’ ‘Broken Flowers’ and ‘Flags Of Our Fathers,’ directed by Clint Eastwood.
Chris Bauer also appeared as Frank Sobotka in a critically acclaimed performance during season two of HBO’s ‘The Wire.’ He also did other work for HBO including co-starring roles in ’61*,’ and ‘The Nororious Bettie Page’ for HBO Films. He also appeared in the television movies ‘The Lost Room’ for Sci-Fi Channel, and ‘Our Fathers’ for Showtime. Bauer played Fred Yokas for five years on NBC’s ‘Third Watch’ and was a regular on the series ‘Tilt’ and John Wells’ ‘Smith.’ He also appeared as a guest star in ‘New Amsterdam,’ ‘Numb3rs,’ ‘CSI’ and ‘Criminal Minds.’
Filmography
Living Half-Boy – Foley 2011
The Guitar – Chief of Surgery (uncredited) 2008
Neal Cassady – Ken Kesey 2007
Flags of Our Fathers – Commandant Vandegrift 2006
Bernard and Doris – Chef 2006
The Notorious Bettie Page – Irving Klaw 2005
Broken Flowers – Dan 2005
Keane – Bartender 2004
Angels Crest – Teddy 2002
Bug – Ernie (as Christopher Bauer) 2002
Anatomy of a Breakup – Jake (as Christopher Bauer) 2002
The Story of Calvin Stoller, Last Abstract Expressionist – Calvin Stoller (as Christopher Bauer) 2001
The Photographer – Paul (as Christopher Bauer) 2000
High Fidelity – Paul 2000
Animal Factory – Bad Eye 2000
Flawless – Jacko 1999
Sweet and Lowdown – Ace – Pool Player 1999
Cradle Will Rock – VTA – Carpenter 1999
8MM – George Higgins/Machine 1999
A Cool, Dry Place – Larry Ives (as Christopher Bauer) 1998
The Devil’s Advocate – Lloyd Gettys (as Christopher Bauer) 1997
The Myth of Fingerprints – Jerry 1997 19,169
One Night Stand – Bartender (as Christopher Bauer) 1997
Deconstructing Harry – Actor (uncredited) 1997
Face/Off – Ivan Dubov 1997
Fools Rush In – Phil 1997
Colin Fitz Lives! – Tony Baby Shark 1997
True Blood (TV series) – Detective Andy Bellefleur (23 episodes, 2008-2009)
Fringe (TV series) – Brian Dempsey (1 episode, 2009)
Life on Mars (TV series) – Father Tim (1 episode, 2008)
New Amsterdam (TV series) – Andrew Gleason (1 episode, 2008)
Numb3rs (TV series) – Ray Galuski (2 episodes, 2007-2008)
The Black Donnellys (TV series) – Huey Farrell (3 episodes, 2007)
Smith (TV series) – Agent Dodd (7 episodes, 2006-2007)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series) – Murtaugh (1 episode, 2007)
CSI: (TV series) – Detective Paul Browning (1 episode, 2007)
The Lost Room (TV mini-series) – Lou Destefano (2 episodes, 2006)
Masters of Horror (TV series) – Larry Pearce (1 episode, 2006)
The American Experience (TV series documentary) – Hiram Pierce (1 episode, 2006)
Conviction (TV series) – Actor (1 episode, 2006)
Criminal Minds (TV series) – Dr. Theodore “Ted” Bryar (1 episode, 2005)
Our Fathers (TV movie) – Olan Horne 2005
Tilt (TV series) – Leeland ‘Lee’ Nickel / Lee Nickel (9 episodes, 2005)
Jonny Zero (TV series) – Stringer (6 episodes, 2005)
The Exonerated (TV movie) – White Cop #1 2005
Third Watch (TV series) – Fred Yokas (53 episodes, 1999-2004)
The Wire (TV series) – Frank Sobotka (12 episodes, 2003)
Law & Order (TV series) – Homeless David / Mickey Scott / Sergeant in Wheelchair (3 episodes, 1992-2002)
Patriot – Sergeant in Wheelchair 2002
Aftershock – Mickey Scott (as Christopher Bauer) 1996
Forgiveness – Homeless David (as Christopher Bauer) 1992
Taking Back Our Town (TV movie) – James Melancon 2001
Dead Last (TV series) – Dale (1 episode, 2001)
The Fugitive (TV series) – Goon (1 episode, 2001)
Thanatos – Goon 2001
61 (TV movie) – Bob Cerv 2001
The Hunley (TV movie) – Simkins (as Christopher Bauer) 1999
Snow White: A Tale of Terror (TV movie) – Konrad (as Christopher Bauer) 1997
New York Undercover (TV series) – Terry Fillpot (1 episode, 1996)
The Untouchables (TV series) – Doorman (1 episode, 1994)
Stadt – Doorman 1994
Midnight Caller (TV series) – Tow Truck Driver (1 episode, 1989)
Baby Chase – Tow Truck Driver (as Christopher Bauer) 1989
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