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Christopher on Oxygen Network’s Killerpost.
to land my first agent. I started auditioning
for commercials and television, booked a
couple of commercials, and then moved out
to LA in May of 2015.
How did you relocate from Chicago to LA?
I made the roughly 2,000-mile trek from
Chicago to LA in my Chevy with my one of my
pledge brothers, Michael Rozum ’13. We split
it up into three days and made some great stops
along the way. Definitely a trip to remember.
Do you have the opportunity to visit with
any of your Sigma Chi brothers today?
I will say it is difficult with work to get out
and see my brothers. Living 2,000 miles away
and having a very unpredictable/hectic work
schedule makes it especially hard. I try to fly
back to Chicago every couple of months to
see my family and always make sure I make
time to hang out with all my fraternity brothers
as well. They’re a great group of guys and
whenever we hang out, it’s just like old times
all over again. I love it. My same pledge brother I enjoy reading and also any chance to be
Michael Rozum actually surprised me and flew
out to LA at the last minute a couple of weeks
ago. My episode of Chicago Fire was airing on
NBC and he refused to have me watch it alone.
He flew in that night, we watched it, and then
he left at 6am the next morning to get back to
Med School. What a guy.
Tell me about your first significant acting job?
I was fortunate enough that essentially
right after graduation I booked a big national
ΣΧcommercial opposite Steve Harvey. It was
my first SAG job and that man is absolutely simple, but one of the things I’ve learned thus far
hilarious. We couldn’t stop cracking up in is there is no substitute for hard work. Also, be a
between takes.
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What has been the most exciting project
that you have worked on so far?
I’ve been really lucky to work on some
awesome projects thus far. Apart from the Steve
Harvey commercial that kept me laughing for
the next week, I’ve also gotten to be on some
cool television shows. A few months ago I
was on an episode of a new series on Oxygen
Network. I played a guy who did some bad
things and was quite the character. I got to
film down in Tennessee for five days and work
with some truly awesome people. I would say
the most exciting though would have to be the
episode of Chicago Fire that I filmed recently.
My family is a huge fan of all the Dick Wolf
shows and to be on a show that my family and
I always watch was pretty neat. I also got to act
opposite two series regulars that are really great
and one of whom I actually grew up watching.
What does an average day look like for
you now?
Crazy – haha. No two days are ever the same
and I often don’t know my schedule for the next
day. It is not too uncommon to get a phone call
and then have to catch a flight the next day or even
that night. Things are hectic, but it’s exciting.
Outside of work, what do you do for fun?
Outside of my work, I like to relax when
I can. I love being with my family and friends.
outside (which in LA is pretty often with the
awesome weather). Being a Midwest kid,
I love running on the beach since it’s all new to
me. I also enjoy hiking in the canyons in LA.
What advice can you provide the alumni
and young actives about pursing their goals?
I would say don’t be afraid to go for it. Be
smart and practical with your finances, timelines,
etc. But don’t be afraid to do something even if it
is out of the norm or not what everyone around
you is doing. Also, work really hard. It sounds
good person – I think that’s important in any field.
New countertops in the kitchen.
New hardwood floors in the dining hall.
♦♦ We will be busy this summer working
on house improvements. We hope to
get the “computer room” converted into
a group study room with many of the
latest technology! Also, we are working
on a small study room on the third floor.
Be on the lookout for a request for donations
to fund these two projects. More to follow
in upcoming correspondence.
♦♦ We approved a new Scholarship program
for the house which will require minimum
GPAs for members which will help instill the
importance of scholarship. We have worked
hard with the Fisher Scholar, Jake Forby
and past Fisher Scholar, Joe Perozzi, on this
program – thank you both for your efforts.
♦♦ The Consul position is now a yearlong
commitment which will help our continuity
of leadership
♦♦ Mike Bellah is on our Board and will be
overseeing the Rush Program
♦♦ Tom Munger ’13 and the Board are just
about there in launching our new web site to
be followed up with more social media
♦♦ Our financial position has become stronger and
more efficient thanks to Farah Williams ’01
♦♦ Jason Detweiler ’08 is the like the
“Eveready battery” – keeps on going, going,
and going! His tireless efforts on maintaining
our property has been unbelievable.
♦♦ We will be formulating a Cap-Ex program
in the next year
♦♦ We will be meeting with the undergrad
members this summer to plan ahead!
Your House Corp. President,
Peter Steger ’79