Chris McCray

Chris McCray was born Christopher Brent McCray in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He was raised in Bridgeport, WV, in the community of Maple Lake. He was attracted to the performing arts at a young age. By the time he was enrolled in his first drama class in high school, his family moved to Daytona Beach, Florida. In high school, Chris went on to take drama classes and advanced into musical theatre. He learned to play the piano and keyboard, playing at weddings, talent shows, and small gatherings. He also honed his ability to creatively express his appreciation for electronic music through freestyle and breakdancing. After high school, he played bit parts in student films before enlisting in the US Navy, where he served five years working in cryptology. After his honorable discharge, Chris went on to achieve three business degrees from Kaplan, Johnson & Wales, and The University of Tampa's MBA program. In tandem, he developed his trade in Information Technology, starting his own business in computer networking and repair. After working in corporate America for a year, Chris decided to return to his passion in the performing arts while continuing to freelance his experience as a manager, business consultant, and IT professional. He enrolled in a summer film course at the Straz Center for Performing Arts in Tampa, FL, where he studied under Eugenie Bondurant. Later, he continued to study under her at the Andi Matheny Acting Studio in St. Petersburg, where he was offered his first agent representation. As of January 2018, he is studying and practicing under the owner and actress Andi Matheny.