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My Take
Chris O'Donnell earned my respect with Scent of a Woman: holding the screen opposite Al Pacino at full roar is a trial by fire, and he didn't flinch. He was introduced to us as a pretty face out of teenage modeling, but I think his real gift is dependability — the steady, likable presence that television eventually rewarded with a long career. Adding producer credits shows a practical intelligence about the business. He never chased prestige or scandal; he simply kept working. That Hollywood Walk of Fame star reads to me as a craftsman's medal rather than a celebrity trophy.
Overview
Christopher Eugene O'Donnell (born June 26, 1970) is an American actor. After modeling and acting in numerous commercials as a teenager, he made his film debut in the comedy-drama film Men Don't Leave (1990). Following supporting roles in the films Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) and School Ties (1992), O'Donnell had his breakout with a starring role in the drama film Scent of a Woman (1992), which earned him a nominatio…
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris O'Donnell
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・オドネル
- Reading
- くりす・おどねる
- Born
- June 26, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dog
- Origin
- Winnetka, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / television producer / stage actor / television actor / model
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Boston College
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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.