Apr 4, 1994
Aries
Teaneck, NJ
31 years old
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TV Actor
Name & Age
Christopher Richard “Chris” O’Neal was born on April 4, 1994 in Teaneck, New Jersey, making him 31 years old in 2025 .
Place of Birth & Early Life
Chris grew up in Teaneck, NJ, attending Teaneck Community Charter School and later graduating from Teaneck High School . He also has a younger brother, and as a teen he performed in commercials and a Saturday Night Live sketch—early experiences that fueled his passion for entertainment .
Education & First Steps into Acting
While still at Teaneck High, Chris landed his first recurring on-screen role—thanks to a memorable audition filled with his own rap about Nickelodeon . Before that, he’d already appeared in various commercials, taking every opportunity to pursue acting early on .
Breakthrough Role – How to Rock
In 2012, Chris debuted as Kevin Reed, the drummer in Gravity 5, on Nickelodeon’s series How to Rock. The show premiered on February 4 and propelled him onto the screen as a charismatic teen actor . His lively screen presence and comedic flair set the tone for his subsequent roles.
Hosting & Nickelodeon Projects
That same year, Chris co-hosted the Nickelodeon weekend variety series You Gotta See This alongside Noah Crawford, introducing sketches, celebrity content, and viral-style short segments .
Nickelodeon Movie – Swindle
In 2013, he starred as Ben Dupree in the Nickelodeon movie Swindle, acting alongside established young talents like Ariana Grande and Jennette McCurdy. This film became a tween favorite and drew over 4 million viewers during its first week .
TV & Streaming Highlights
Greenhouse Academy (2017–2020): Played Daniel Hayward in the Netflix drama, which introduced him to a new global audience .
Guest appearance in Colin in Black & White (2021) on Netflix, portraying Dwayne in a compelling episode .
Also appeared in 5th Ward (2018) as Bam, along with roles in Raven’s Touch (2015), KC Undercover (2015), and Here We Go Again (2016) .
Artistic Endeavors
Outside of acting, Chris invested in music—reportedly releasing an EP titled Just Getting Started in 2014—and is skilled at playing the drums, showcasing his artistic versatility .
Personal Traits & Fun Facts
Passionate about rap and skateboarding, and notably rapped in his audition for How to Rock .
Loves orange juice and roller skating .
As a teen, he idolized Will Smith, and humorously mentioned Selena Gomez as a celebrity crush .
Chris O’Neal’s career journey has gone from TV commercials and Nickelodeon fame to diverse roles on streaming platforms, all backed by his love for music and creativity.
