| Birth date | 14 February 1991 (age 35) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Edge Hill, Liverpool, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Spouse | Spencer Locke (m. 2017) |
Chris Mason (born 14 February 1991) is an English actor. He is best known for playing Chad Gekko, husband of Veronica Lodge, in the 2021 season of Riverdale. In 2024 he portrayed Keiran Atreides in the series Dune: Prophecy.
Early life
Mason was born on 14 February 1991,[1] in Edge Hill, Liverpool and raised in Broadgreen.[2]
Career
Mason's first major roles were in the main casts of two miniseries, The Fades (2011) and Lightfields (2013). His first film role was in Vampire Academy (2014).[3]
In 2017 Mason appeared in a recurring role, as Leo Humphries, in the third season of Broadchurch.[4]
In 2021 he appeared in the fifth season of Riverdale, portraying Chad Gekko, the manipulative husband – eventually ex-husband – of Veronica Lodge.[5][6]
As of 2024, he portrays Keiran Atreides in the main cast of the Max series Dune: Prophecy.[7]
Personal life
Mason has been married to American actress Spencer Locke since 2017, together they have a daughter, Monroe (b. 2020).[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Vampire Academy | Ray | |
| 2015 | Legend | Ronnie Hart | |
| Between Two Worlds | Ryan | ||
| 2017 | Mad Genius | Mason | |
| 2018 | The Honor List | Aaron Masey | |
| 2021 | O Auto da Boa Mentira | Pierce |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Justice | Peter | Episode: "Like Father Like Son" |
| The Fades | Steve | Miniseries, main cast | |
| 2012 | Coming Up | Carl Slade | Episode: "Postcode Lottery" |
| Eggbox | Danny | TV Movie | |
| 2013 | Lightfields | Nick | Miniseries, main cast |
| Motive | Cam Radcliffe | Episode: "The One That Got Away" | |
| 2014 | Our World War | William Hunt | Episode: "Pals" |
| 2017 | Broadchurch | Leo Humphries | Recurring role (season 3) |
| 2019 | Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists | Nolan Hotchkiss | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | The Resident | Dax Ramsey | Episode: "How Conrad Gets His Groove Back" |
| Dirty John | Young Dan Broderick | Recurring role (season 2) | |
| 2021 | Riverdale | Chad Gekko | Recurring role (season 5) |
| The American Guest | Kermit Roosevelt | Miniseries, main cast | |
| Law & Order: Organized Crime | Luka Hasa | 2 episodes | |
| 2022 | Killing It | Dustin | 2 episodes |
| ' | Walker Hawley | Episode: "Iron Pipeline" | |
| 2024 | Doctor Who | John Lennon | Episode: "The Devil's Chord" |
| Dune: Prophecy | Keiran Atreides | Main cast |
References
- ^ "Chris Mason Cast in Riverdale as Chad Gekko: Get to Know the Actor". Capital FM. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ Vaynshteyn, Gina (23 February 2021). "Chris Mason Is Nothing Like His Terrible Character in 'Riverdale' in Real Life". Distractify. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ West, Am (8 January 2021). "Riverdale season 5 casts Broadchurch star Chris Mason in surprise role". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Broadchurch actor Chris Mason: Starring in the TV drama was an 'honour'". The Herald. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ Burlingame, Russ (7 January 2021). "Riverdale Casts Chris Mason In Recurring Role For Season 5". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (7 January 2021). "'Riverdale' Casts Chris Mason as Veronica's 'Controlling and Jealous' Husband for Season 5". TheWrap. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (1 December 2022). "Dune Prequel Series at HBO Max Adds Mark Strong, Jade Anouka, Chris Mason". Variety. Retrieved 1 December 2022.