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My Take
Chris Eigeman is, to my mind, the ideal interpreter of intelligent dialogue. A Denver native and Kenyon graduate, he became the indispensable voice of Whit Stillman's verbose, ironic comedies, delivering brainy, self-aware lines without ever tipping into smugness. What fascinates me is that he didn't stop at acting; he moved behind the camera to write, produce, and direct, which suggests a genuine love for how stories are built, not just performed. Actors who clearly understand the architecture of a film, and who can make erudition feel charming rather than cold, are rare. Eigeman is one of them, and I find him quietly compelling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Eigeman
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・アイグマン
- Reading
- くりす・あいぐまん
- Born
- March 1, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
- Origin
- Denver, Colorado, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / television actor / screenwriter / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Kenyon College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.chriseigeman.com/index.htm
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris%20Eigeman
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Eigeman born?
Born March 1, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Chris Eigeman from?
Chris Eigeman is from Denver, Colorado, United States.
What does Chris Eigeman do?
Chris Eigeman works as film director, film producer, television actor, screenwriter, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.