Christopher Collet () (born March 13, 1968) is an American actor. He is known for his role in the 1983 film Sleepaway Camp. He also starred in the lead role in the 1986 film The Manhattan Project.
Early life, family and education Christopher Collet was born in New York City.
Career Collet entered show business during his teens and acquired an agent. His first film role was as Paul in the 1983 horror Sleepaway Camp. Collet remained in touch with his co-star Jonathan Tiersten, and they auditioned together for shows.
Collet landed the role of Neil Oxley in the 1984 CBS after school special Welcome Home, Jellybean. Following this success, Collet landed numerous roles in television and film including Jake Livingston in Firstborn, Richard Jahnke Jr. in the 1985 TV film Right to Kill?, Paul Stephens in the 1986 film The Manhattan Project, and Albert Kaussner in the 1995 Stephen King miniseries The Langoliers.
His television appearances include guest roles on The Hitchhiker (1987), The Equalizer (1988), The Cosby Show (1988), L.A. Law (1991), and MacGyver (1991).
He also starred in several Broadway theatre productions.
During the mid 2000s, Collet pursued some other ventures in the entertainment industry, primarily as a voice director for 4Kids Entertainment. His work primarily involved voice directing for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, such as on Sonic X, Sonic and the Black Knight, Sonic Unleashed (in which he was also the voice of SA-55, later called Orbot), and Sonic and the Secret Rings, as well as directing for the 3rd season of the Winx Club, Yu-Gi-Oh and GX.
Personal life Collet met his wife Nicole Dooley in 1998 when they played husband and wife on an episode of the television series Silk Stalkings. Both are licensed Pilates instructors; they co-own The Pilates Boutique in Brooklyn, New York. They have three children.
Filmography
Films Year Title Role Notes 1983 Sleepaway Camp Paul 1984 Firstborn Jake Livingston 1986 The Manhattan Project Paul Stephens 1990 Prayer of the Rollerboys Gary Lee 1997Jungle Emperor LeoJoeVoice role2003Pokémon: Jirachi, Wish MakerCandy SalesmanVoice role2004Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of LightAdditional voicesVoice role2005Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of MewCombuskenVoice role 2008 15 Below Zero Calvin Short 2012 The Illusionauts Additional voicesVoice roleSleepaway Camp IV: The SurvivorPaul
Television YearTitleRole Notes 1984 CBS Schoolbreak Special Neil Oxley Episode: Welcome Home, Jellybean; Lies of the Heart 1985 Right to Kill? Richard Jahnke Jr. TV movie 1986 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color Benjamin Reed Episode: Hero in the Family 1987 The Hitchhiker Jimmy Lee Stoler Episode: Homebodies 1988 The Equalizer Danny Winters Episode: "The Child Broker" The Cosby Show Jake Palmer Episode: The Visit 1988–1989 American Playhouse David 2 episodes: Pigeon Feathers, Love and Other Sorrows 1989 ABC Afterschool Special Nickel Episode: Private Affairs 1991 L.A. Law Second Lieutenant Robert Braden Episode: Rest in Pieces Gabriel's Fire Moon Man Episode: One Flew Over the Bird's Nest MacGyver Sir Galahad / Groom 2 episodes: Good Knight MacGyver: Part 1 & 2 CBS Schoolbreak Special Kyle Episode: Lies of the Heart 1992 The Heights Paul Brinkman Episode: The Transformation O Pioneers! Amedee TV movie 1995 The Langoliers Albert Kaussner TV mini-series Central Park West Zack Wells Episode: When I Deceive You... 1998 Silk Stalkings Russ Episode: Fear and Loathing in Palm Beach2000–2022PokémonSteven StoneRecurring voice role, 644 episodes2001Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel MonstersAdditional voicesVoice role, 3 episodes2001–2006Yu-Gi-Oh!Additional voicesVoice role, 30 episodes2002–2003Ultraman TigaTetsuo ShinjohVoice role, 11 episodes2002Fighting Cooking Legend Bistro RecipeAdditional voicesVoice role, 6 episodes2003Pokémon ChroniclesKinsoVoice role, Episode: "Kasumi! Get the Blue Badge!!"Funky CopsAdditional voicesVoice role, 26 episodes2003–2004Sonic XAdditional voicesVoice role, 13 episodes2004F-Zero GP LegendDraqVoice role, Episode: "The Promise"2004–2006Yu-Gi-Oh! GXAdditional voicesVoice role, 43 episodes2005–2006G.I. Joe: Sigma 6Additional voicesVoice role, 13 episodes2006–2009Viva PiñataAdditional voicesVoice role, 70 episodes 2018 The Purge Councilman Schmidt Episode: The Urge to Purge
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