Chris Grace is an American actor, script writer, and comedian. The multitalented star hails from Houston, TX and is head over heels in love with taco trucks.
The comedy champ is well known for his vastly amusing and hilarious musical performances as well as his countless appearances throughout TV series and movies. “Often hilarious” is what the New York Times has to say about the rising star.
Join us as we take a look at 7 amazing facts about Chris Grace.
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7 Fun Facts about Chris Grace
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1. Chris Grace Is a Member of Baby Wants Candy
Baby wants candy is a critically acclaimed and one of the most popular comedy ensembles in the world. From New York to Chicago to Scotland to Singapore, the band of actors, comedians and musicians has performed over 3,000 fully improvised musicals for thousands of fans.
Their performances are a roller-coaster ride of on-the-spot choreographed dance sequences, hilarious comedy and rhyming verses all of which are based on the suggestions that the audience throws at them. The audience yells out the names of musicals that have never been performed before. The first title the group hears, becomes the theme for that show’s entirely improvised musical performance. The performance is also accompanied by a full band.
The group of artists and their shows have been highly praised by renowned newspapers and blogs such as The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Chicago Sun Times, Charleston City Paper, and TimeOut Chicago. Chris Grace is one of the talented members of Chicago-based comedy ensemble.
2. The Comedy Superstar Was Cast on Superstore
Superstore is an American comedy TV series which follows the lives of five employees at a big box store. The hilarious series won the Gracie Allen Awards in 2020 for the category of the outstanding ensemble cast and also won 2 other awards.
The show has also garnered 24 nominations which include Hollywood Critics Association Television Awards for category of Best Broadcast Network Series (2021) and the Imagen Foundation Awards for the category of Best Primetime Program (2021).
The show first aired on November 30, 2015 and has released a total of 113 episodes to date. Chris Grace was featured on the show numerous times between 2016 and 2021 where he played the role of Jerry.
Chris has appeared in a total of 16 episodes some of which include All Sales Final (2021), Perfect Store (2021), Zephra Cares (2020), Sandra’s Wedding (2020), Curbside Pickup (2019), Toy Drive (2019), Testimonials (2019).
3. Grace Was also Cast on Atypical
Among the diverse set of skills this multitalented superstar has, acting appears to be one of his biggest strong points which can be seen from his performance on Atypical, a comedy drama TV series. The show is based around the story of an 18-year-old kid named Sam who suffers from autism. Fed up of his lonely and mundane lifestyle, Sam embarks on a journey to get himself a girlfriend.
As her son seeks greater independence from her, Sam’s mom finds herself on a life-changing path that will transform their lives forever. The show first premiered on August 11, 2017 and ran up till July 9, 2021. The award-winning show aired a total of 38 episodes in four seasons.
The show also won the Ruderman Family Foundation Seal of Authentic Representation award for its realistic and authentic portrayal of autism and the challenges that accompany it. In addition to this, the show was also nominated 7 times. Chris appeared on the show in 2021 for a total of 3 episodes. He played the role of Laird, his appearances include Player’s Ball (2021), You Say You Want a Revolution (2021), and Master of Penguins (2021).
4. Chris Grace was Featured on Fast Friends with Logan Cummins
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Fast Friends with Logan Cummins is a popular podcast series hosted by the standup comedian Logan Cummins who aims to befriend with each of his guests before the episode reaches its conclusion. Each episode is constructed so that the host and his guest(s) progressively create a connection through dialogue. Each episode starts with small talk and gradually becomes more and more personal as the interview progresses.
The podcast series draws inspiration from psychologist Arthur Aron’s research – the Fast Friends Protocol. Each episode closes with a pivotal scene in which Logan offers his visitor a figurative Friend Request, which the guest must ignore or accept. The first episode of the show aired on May 25, 2021 while the most episode was released on May 17, 2022. The series has put out a total of 51 episodes till date.
On December 29, 2021, Chris Grace was featured on the show in an episode named The Secret to Show Business is to Just Not Quit ft. Chris Grace. Grace and the host talk on a variety of topics as Logan tries to befriend Grace with his personal and childhood experiences and stories.
5. The Comedian Was Featured on Mr. Mayor
Mr. Mayor is an American sitcom produced by Robert Carlock and Tina Fey for the NBC network. The series premiered on January 7, 2021, and starred Bobby Moynihan, Ted Danson, Vella Lovell, Mike Cabellon, Holly Hunter, and Kyla Kenedy.
The series got renewed for a second season in March 2021. On December 15, 2021, a holiday special episode aired, and the second season debuted on March 15, 2022. The show, however, was canceled after two seasons.
The comedy sitcom followed the story of a wealthy businessman who becomes the mayor of Los Angeles, Ca and put out a total of 20 episodes. Chris Grace was featured on the second episode of the show Mayor’s Day Out (2021) where he played the role of Jesse.
6. Grace Appeared on The Bateman Lectures on Depression
Writer and director Scott Bateman has suffered from depression most of his life and The Bateman Lectures on Depression is a creative documentary representing what his depression feels like.
The show is a comedic and fast-paced documentary with appearances from other artists including Frank Conniff, Cory McAbee, Dave Hill, Lane Moore, and more. Chris Grace was also one of the comedians featured on the documentary where he played the role of Gilbert.
7. Chris Grace Also Acted in Office Uprising
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Office Uprising is a 2018 action, horror, and comedy American movie centering around a group of employees at a weapons factory who’ve just discovered that their co-workers have turned into zombies owing to an energy drink. Chris Grace was part of the film’s cast and he played the role of the Beefed Up Ammotech supervisor.
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Summary
Chris Grace is the perfect blend of talent and hard work. His knack for comedy and acting pair flawlessly, making him an unmatched performer onstage. If you haven’t seen or heard Chris Grace in action, we highly recommend you do so. You’re bound to fall in love with his sweet, hilarious, and amicable charm, just as we have!
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