Christopher Tung Shieh (born May 15, 1973), known professionally as Chris Grace, is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Jerry in the NBC sitcom Superstore and Christian Grey in the off-Broadway musical parody 50 Shades! The Musical, as well as his work with the comedy streaming service Dropout.
Early life Grace was born on May 15, 1973, in Columbus, Mississippi. He grew up in Houston, Texas. He began performing in junior high school and studied acting at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Career Grace is a member of Baby Wants Candy, a Chicago-based comedy ensemble. At Baby Wants Candy, Grace was the lead actor for musical parody 50 Shades! The Musical, and co-wrote Thrones! The Musical Parody.
Grace is also a regular performer in Magic to Do: Musical Improv, held at Upright Citizens Brigade Sunset. He has been involved with the streaming service Dropout, with his standup comedy special Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson premiering there. He performed on their improvisational game show Make Some Noise in 2024, and was on the second season of the panel show Smartypants in 2025.
Personal life Grace is openly gay, and part of the bear community. He married Eric Michaud in 2017.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2010On The RoadElyShort film2014That Awkward MomentDeli Owner201548 Hours 'Til MondayChaunceyTV movie2016Tim Heidecker: Work From HomeKitchen Man 1ShortWhite House FartGeneralShort filmStill SingleTimmy Hong2017The King of Dad JokesJeffShort film2018Office UprisingBeefed Up Ammotech SupervisorYou Are The CaptainCourierShort filmThe Bateman Lectures on DepressionGilbertDocumentary2020Moneybag HeadDennisShort film/post-productionAll the Bright PlacesHudson
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2011Sweet MiseryChrisThe SixAsian DadEpisode: "The Six Girls You'll See Back Home"2011–2012Fake Henrik ZetterbergManny Root5 episodes2011–2012PITvParty Goer4 episodes2012Jest OriginalsJosh LinEpisode: "Jeremy Lin Picked Last in Pickup Game"Tech UpJapanese Investor2011–2012CollegeHumor OriginalsKim Jong-Il / Kim Jong-Un/ Business Man 15 episodes2015Adam Ruins EverythingBusy ManEpisode: "Adam Ruins Voting"2016Broad CityKennyepisode: "Philadelphia"Serious MusicDunker2 episodesThis Is UsPaul2 episodes2017IdiotsitterProfessor ChangThe ThundermansManuEpisode: "Thunder in Paradise" (uncredited)Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on TelevisionTomEpisode: "Joel McHale Is: Ryan Hansen"2017–2020SuperstoreJerry14 episodes2018Sofia the FirstScare-AcudaVoice role, Episode: "Return to Merroway Cove"ExpertsTed Shieh2020StumptownDenny3 EpisodesPen15Mr. BrownEpisode 2: "Wrestling"We're Not TogetherDean Cappart2021Mr. MayorJesse1 episodeAtypicalLaird3 episodes2023Um, ActuallyHimselfEpisode: "American Horror Story, KaBlam!, Squid Game"Play It By EarHimself2 episodes2023, 2025Dirty LaundryHimself2 episodes2024Make Some NoiseHimselfEpisode: "Willy Wonka's Lawyer's Opening Statement"2024Dropout PresentsHimself / Scarlett JohanssonEpisode: "Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson"; also producer2025The ResidenceDuane Ladage7 episodesGame ChangerBig TobaccoEpisode: "Outvoted"SmartypantsHimselfEpisode: "Puzzles, Siblings, Mysteries"2026Game ChangerShopkeeperEpisode: "Night Shift"
Podcast YearTitleRoleNotes2021Bad VibesMission to ZyxxShai'AnOperation CordeliaJeff2025The Neighborhood ListenMary
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