Chris Demetral (born November 14, 1976) is an American former actor best known for playing the character Jeremy Tupper, the son of newly divorced New York book editor Martin Tupper (played by Brian Benben) on the HBO series Dream On and also Jack in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. He played the title character in the short-lived series The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne on the Sci Fi Channel. He also played Christopher Ewing in Dallas: J.R. Returns.
Early life Demetral's parents were divorced when he was 3, and he lived with his father. They moved from Michigan to California in 1984, and he then started auditioning for parts. When Demetral was 10 years old, he answered an open call for The Return of the Living Dead. Demetral recalls that he was too young for the part; but he thought he would "be a good baby zombie or something", instead, he got sent to an agent and got signed that day.
Filmography Year Film Role Notes1989 Mr. Belvedere Boy Episode: "New Year's" ABC Afterschool Special Allen Episode: "Private Affairs" Major Dad Mike Rossovich Episode: "Robin's Awakening" Empty Nest Billy Episode: "The R.N. Who Came to Dinner" The Wonder Years McCormick Episode: "Math Class Squared" 1990 The Magical World of Disney Dave Episode: "Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration" McGee and Me! Todd Burton Episode: "Back to the Drawing Board" The New Lassie Jonathan Latimer Episodes: "Trapped" and "Fallen Idol" Star Trek: The Next Generation Jean-Luc Riker/Ethan Episode:"Future Imperfect" 1990–1996 Dream On Jeremy Tupper 119 episodes1991 Blossom Fred Fogerty Episode: "The Geek" Davis Rules Billy Bonafield Episode: "Habla Espanol?" Sometimes They Come Back Wayne Norman Television film Parker Lewis Can't Lose Pauley Episode: "Father Knows Less" Going Under Apple Feature film Dolly Dearest Jimmy Wade Feature film Blossom Dennis Episode: "Honor?"1992 Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted Brad Moore Television film Step by Step Steve Episode: "The Making of the President" 1993 Shaky Ground Stoner 3 episodes Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story Robin Hulin Television film 1994 Blank Check Damian Waters Feature film Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Jack 4 episodes1996 Flipper Lyle Costas Episode: "Menace to Seaciety" Dallas: J.R. Returns Christopher Ewing Television film For Hope Alan Altman Television film 1997 Journey of the Heart Tony Johnston Television film 1998 Beverly Hills, 90210 Chris Meyers Episode: "All That Glitters" 1999 Dawson's Creek Mark Episode: "Homecoming"2000 The Wild Thornberrys Mato Voice, episode: "Pack of Thornberrys" Chicken Soup for the Soul Frank Episode: "Summer School" Batman Beyond Corey Cavalieri Voice, episode: "Sentries of the Last Cosmos" CSI: Crime Scene Investigation James Johnson Episode: "Pledging Mr. Johnson" The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne Jules Verne 22 episodes 2002 The Zeta Project Bret Voice, episode: "Quality Time"
Awards and nominations
Year Award Result Category Film or series1993Young Artist AwardBest Young Actor in a Television Movie Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted1993Young Artist AwardBest Young Actor in a Cable MovieSometimes They Come Back1993Young Artist AwardBest Young Actor Guest Starring in a Television SeriesBlossom1993Young Artist AwardBest Young Actor Starring in a Cable SeriesDream On1995Young Artist AwardBest Performance by a Youth Actor - TV Guest StarLois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
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