Chris O'Donnell
Known for
A former teen model turned 1990s leading man, Chris O'Donnell (Winnetka, Illinois, 1970) built his career on roles alongside great veterans. His big break came as the young guide to the blind Frank Slade played by Al Pacino in 'Scent of a Woman' (1992), and he cemented his appeal in 'Fried Green Tomatoes' (1991) and the drama 'Mad Love'. He was Robin in Joel Schumacher's Batman and faced the vertigo of 'Vertical Limit' (2000) and the biopic 'Kinsey' (2004). On television he found his longevity as Special Agent G. Callen in the series 'NCIS: Los Angeles'. His register plays on clean-cut appeal and an emotional honesty that worked well as a counterweight to more grandiloquent actors.
Chris O'Donnell
22 Movies
13 Series
A former teen model turned 1990s leading man, Chris O'Donnell (Winnetka, Illinois, 1970) built his career on roles alongside great veterans. His big break came as the young guide to the blind Frank Slade played by Al Pacino in 'Scent of a Woman' (1992), and he cemented his appeal in 'Fried Green Tomatoes' (1991) and the drama 'Mad Love'. He was Robin in Joel Schumacher's Batman and faced the vertigo of 'Vertical Limit' (2000) and the biopic 'Kinsey' (2004). On television he found his longevity as Special Agent G. Callen in the series 'NCIS: Los Angeles'. His register plays on clean-cut appeal and an emotional honesty that worked well as a counterweight to more grandiloquent actors.
Movies
Plays Robin / Dick Grayson
Batman & Robin
1997
Plays Charlie Simms
Scent of a Woman
1992
Plays Robin / Dick Grayson
Batman Forever
1995
Plays D'Artagnan
The Three Musketeers
1993
Plays Buddy Threadgoode
Fried Green Tomatoes
1991
Plays Jason Colvin
Max Payne
2008
Plays Peter Garrett
Vertical Limit
2000
Producer
Plays Jimmie
The Bachelor
1999
Plays Shane
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
2010
Plays Adam Hall
The Chamber
1996
Plays Chris Reece
School Ties
1992
Plays Matt Leland
Mad Love
1995
Plays Glenn Johnson
Blue Sky
1994
Plays Wardell Pomeroy
Kinsey
2004
Plays Mr. Kittredge
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
2008
Plays Jack Foley
Circle of Friends
1995
Plays The Hitman
29 Palms
2002
Plays Ernest 'Ernie' Hemingway
In Love and War
1996
Plays Chris Macauley
Men Don't Leave
1990
Plays Bob
A Little Help
2010
Plays David Turzin
The Sisters
2005
Plays Jason Brown
Cookie's Fortune
1999
TV Shows
Plays G. Callen
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
Plays Captain Don Hart
9-1-1: Nashville
2025
Plays Finn Dandridge
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Jason Payne
Head Cases
2005
Plays Brad Stanfield
The Practice
1997
Plays Jack McAuliffe
The Company
2007
Plays G. Callen
NCIS
2003
Plays Bill
Two and a Half Men
2003
Plays G. Callen
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Plays G. Callen
NCIS: Hawaiʻi
2021
Plays G. Callen (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Evan
Jack and Mike
1986
Latest Trailers
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NCISverse: The First 1,000
Full Filmography
9-1-1: Nashville
Captain Don Hart · 19 episodes
2025–
TV
NCIS
G. Callen · 3 episodes
2008–2023
TV
NCIS: Hawaiʻi
G. Callen · 1 episode
2022–2023
TV
Bupkis
Pete's Agent (uncredited) · 1 episode
2023
TV
American Dad!
G. Callen (voice) · 1 episode
2016–2017
TV
Hawaii Five-0
G. Callen · 1 episode
2011–2012
TV
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Shane
2010
Film
A Little Help
Bob
2010
Film
NCIS: Los Angeles
G. Callen · 323 episodes
2009–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chris O'Donnell and where are they from?
Chris O'Donnell is 56 years old, born on June 26, 1970 in Winnetka, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Chris O'Donnell?
Chris O'Donnell is best known for roles in Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, Scent of a Woman.
How many movies has Chris O'Donnell been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1990), Chris O'Donnell has appeared in 22 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Chris O'Donnell's first movie?
The career of Chris O'Donnell began with Men Don't Leave (1990).
What is Chris O'Donnell's most recent movie or series?
Chris O'Donnell's most recent release is 9-1-1: Nashville, which premiered on October 9, 2025.
What TV shows has Chris O'Donnell appeared in?
On television, Chris O'Donnell has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Two and a Half Men, NCIS, American Dad!.
Chris O'Donnell
1970-06-26 · Winnetka, Illinois, USA
Chris O' Donnell (born June 26, 1970) is an American actor. He is the youngest child in his family with four sisters and two brothers. He first started modeling at the age of thirteen and continued until the age of sixteen, when he appeared in commercials. When he was seventeen, he was preparing to stop acting and modeling, but was asked to audition for what would be his first film, Men Don't Leave (1990). He didn't want to go to the audition, but his mother bribed him by saying she would buy him a new car if he went and he duly got the role. Ever since that moment in his life, Chris has appeared in some major motion pictures including Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), Scent of a Woman (1992), Mad Love (1995), Vertical Limit (2000) and Kinsey (2004).