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Chris Vance was born on December 30, 1971 in Paddington, United Kingdom and is credited as a television actor and film actor. That puts Chris Vance at 54 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Newcastle University.
My Take
Chris Vance is one of those actors I trust the moment he appears on screen. Whether as Whistler in Prison Break or Frank Martin in Transporter: The Series, he brings a quiet, dangerous competence that anchors every scene. He rarely gets top billing, yet his recurring turns on Burn Notice, Dexter, Rizzoli & Isles and Supergirl prove how reliably he elevates a cast. A Paddington-born, Newcastle-educated craftsman who works across Britain and Australia, he embodies the kind of dependable supporting presence I value far more than flashier leads. I always notice when he is in something.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Vance
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・ヴァンス
- Reading
- くりす・ゔぁんす
- Born
- December 30, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Paddington, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Newcastle University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Vance born?
Born December 30, 1971 (age 54).
Where is Chris Vance from?
Chris Vance is from Paddington, United Kingdom.
What does Chris Vance do?
Chris Vance works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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