Christian Peter Tallman, also known as Chris Tallman, is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director.
He is best known for portraying Hank Thunderman in Nickelodeon’s superhero comedy series The Thundermans.
Tallman is also recognized for his work on Reno 911! and Crossballs, and for being the creator, writer, director, and star of the cult web series Time Belt.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Christian Peter Tallman
- Stage Name: Chris Tallman
- Born: September 22, 1970
- Age: 55 years old
- Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: White (American)
- Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Writer, Producer, Director
- Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: John B. Tallman and Sally Tallman
- Siblings: Matt Tallman and Leigh Tallman
- Spouse: Sarah Stanard (m. 2006)
- Children: Two
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $3 million USD
Early Life and Education
Chris Tallman was born on September 22, 1970, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was raised by his parents, John B. Tallman and Sally Tallman. He grew up with two siblings, Matt Tallman and Leigh Tallman.
He attended Madison West High School, graduating in 1988, before enrolling at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
During his early years, Tallman performed with several local theatre groups and became one of the earliest members of ComedySportz Madison, where he developed his improvisational comedy skills that would later define much of his career.
Career
Chris Tallman began his professional career in theatre and improvisational comedy before transitioning to television in the late 1990s with guest appearances on series such as Spin City, Angel, The King of Queens, House, How I Met Your Mother, Parks and Recreation, and Community.
He became widely recognized for his recurring role as Gary the Klansman on Reno 911! and as the host of Comedy Central’s satirical debate show Crossballs.
In 2003, Tallman created, wrote, directed, co-produced, and starred in the science-fiction web series Time Belt, which earned a Channel 101 Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
His biggest mainstream success came in 2013 when he was cast as Hank Thunderman, the superhero father in Nickelodeon’s The Thundermans.
He reprised the role in The Thundermans Return and The Thundermans: Undercover, further cementing his popularity with younger audiences.
Beyond acting, Tallman continues to work as a writer, producer, voice performer, and podcast personality.
Social Media
- Instagram: @christallman
- Facebook: Chris Tallman
Personal Life
Chris Tallman, 55, married Sarah Stanard on October 28, 2006. The couple have two children, although they have chosen to keep their names and personal lives largely private.
Tallman frequently shares humorous family moments while maintaining his children’s privacy. He enjoys improvisational comedy, tabletop role-playing games, writing, and podcasting. Chris stands 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) tall.
Net Worth
Chris Tallman has an estimated net worth of $3 million USD. His income comes from acting, writing, directing, producing, voice work, podcasting, and residual earnings from his long-running television career.
Filmography
- Rescue Dawn
- Reno 911!: Miami
- Overrun
- Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
Television
- Spin City
- Angel
- Time Belt
- Crossballs
- Reno 911!
- Parks and Recreation
- Community
- The Thundermans
- The Thundermans Return
- The Thundermans: Undercover