- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Mar 24, 1970 (56 years old)
- Place of birth
- Redondo Beach, California, USA
Chris Howard
Chris Howard is an actor, executive producer, and lifelong martial artist whose career spans more than four decades of martial arts and over 30 years of international performance and public speaking. A dedicated martial artist, Howard holds black belts in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Twin Dragon Kung Fu, and Chinese Goju. His decades of training have shaped his physical discipline, understanding of human behavior, and approach to portraying characters with authority, intensity, and psychological depth. Howard's entry into feature filmmaking grew naturally from his longstanding relationships within the international martial arts community. Through his connection with martial arts film icon Cynthia Rothrock, he became involved in the Kickstarter campaign for Black Creek, subsequently joining the production as an executive producer and appearing on screen as Nate. He continued his involvement in the franchise with Black Creek: Retribution, portraying Marshal Hartley and returning as an executive producer. Outside filmmaking, Howard has built an international career as an entrepreneur, three-time bestselling author, and transformational speaker, presenting in 28 countries. His extensive work in communication, psychology, and human performance contributes to his perspective on storytelling and character development.
