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Chris Tallman
American actor and comedian (born 1970)
American actor and comedian (born 1970)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Chris Tallman |
| image | Chris Tallman 2024.jpg |
| caption | Tallman in 2024 |
| birth_name | Christian Peter Tallman |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| education | Madison West High School |
| alma_mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| occupation | |
| years_active | 1991–present |
| known_for | Hank Thunderman in The Thundermans |
| spouse | |
| children | 2 |
Christian Tallman (born September 22, 1970) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his regular appearances on the Comedy Central programs Crossballs and Reno 911! and the Nickelodeon program The Thundermans.
Early life
Tallman was born Christian Peter Tallman on September 22, 1970, in Madison, Wisconsin to Sally (née Probasco) and John B. Tallman (1940–2020). He attended Madison West High School and graduated in 1988. He performed with a number of theater groups in Madison, as well as being a long-standing member of the Madison chapter of ComedySportz and is currently on the roster of ComedySportz Los Angeles.
Career
Tallman was also the creator of the popular Channel 101 series Time Belt which he wrote, directed, co-produced and starred in. He starred in the Nickelodeon superhero comedy The Thundermans as Hank Thunderman. He has also guest-starred on many television shows such as House, Parks and Recreation, Emily's Reasons Why Not, Angel, How I Met Your Mother, The Sarah Silverman Program, The King of Queens, and appeared on Frank TV as Ed McMahon. Currently he appears weekly on the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game podcast, Nerd Poker.
In 2007, Tallman was part of the ensemble cast of NBC's improvised comedy show Thank God You're Here, which showcased the improvisational skills of a group of four celebrity guest stars each week, as they walk into a live sketch without having seen a script for it.
Tallman would later reprise his role of Hank Thunderman in The Thundermans Return and some episodes of The Thundermans: Undercover.
Personal life
Tallman married his wife Sarah Stanard in 2006. Together they have two children.
He was awarded the Channel 101 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2007 Channel 101 Channy Awards.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Rescue Dawn | DJ | |
| 2007 | Reno 911!: Miami | Alligator Expert | |
| 2008 | Man Stroke Woman | Various Characters | |
| 2010 | Alabama | Skipper |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Comic Cabana | The Bert Fershners | TV series |
| 1998 | Spin City | Bouncer | Episode: "The Marrying Men" |
| 1999 | Diagnosis: Murder | Andy Baxter | Episode: "The Roast" |
| 1999 | Angel | Nick | Episode: "The Bachelor Party" |
| 1999 | Frank Leaves for the Orient | Ed | Episodes: "The Girlfriend", "Ed" |
| 2002 | Robot Bastard! | Commander | Short |
| 2003 | Computerman | Lynn Stalmaster | Episode: "Computerman Auditions" |
| 2003–2004 | Time Belt | Dr. Daniel Bloom | 8 episodes |
| 2003–2009 | Reno 911! | Gary the Klansman / Shelby's Dad / Porn Guy | 9 episodes |
| 2004 | Quintuplets | Josh | Episode: "Where Are They Now?" |
| 2005 | Dick Richards: Private Dick | King Pack | TV series short, 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Gregory Shitcock, P.I. | Chris Tallman Shitcock | TV series short, 2 episodes |
| 2005 | The Wright Stuff | Birdman | TV series short |
| 2006 | Emily's Reasons Why Not | The carney worker | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2006 | House | Vince | Episode: "No Reason" |
| 2005–2006 | The Wastelander | Bruce | TV series short, 5 episodes |
| 2006 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Park Ranger | Episode 4.316 |
| 2006 | Woria: Queen of Power | Father | TV short |
| 2007 | The King of Queens | Bill (uncredited) | Episode: "Mild Bunch" |
| 2007 | Halfway Home | Victor Galaxy | Episode: "Halfway Working" |
| 2007 | Thank God You're Here | Himself | 7 episodes |
| 2007 | Cautionary Tales of Swords | Anchorman | TV series short |
| 2007 | American Body Shop | Dr. Gunterman | Episode: "Stretchy Face" |
| 2007 | Back to You | Officer Pete Thurston | Episode: "Fish Story" |
| 2007 | The Sarah Silverman Program | Officer Thwidge / Weatherman | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Frank TV | Ed McMahon | Episode: "Frankincense and Myrrh" |
| 2008 | How I Met Your Mother | Mark | Episode: "The Bracket" |
| 2008 | Chocolate News | Alan Boda | |
| 2009 | ER | Burt Mulligan | Episode: "T-Minus-8" |
| 2009 | The Mentalist | Carl Resnick | Episode: "Russet Potatoes" |
| 2009 | Parks and Recreation | Wendell Adams | Episode: "Kaboom" |
| 2009–2014 | Channy Awards | Lynn Stallmaster / Dr. Disaster | 5 episodes |
| 2010 | Miami Medical | Sam Seaver | Episode: "Like A Hurricane" |
| 2011 | Bones | Connor Trammel | Episode: "The Male in the Mail" |
| 2011 | The League | Mr. Swall | Episode: "The Guest Bong" |
| 2013 | Community | Bellman | Episode: "Conventions of Space and Time" |
| 2013 | Rizzoli & Isles | David Sutton | Episode: "All for One" |
| 2013, 2016 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Chef René / Judge | 2 episodes |
| 2013–2018 | The Thundermans | Hank Thunderman | Main role |
| 2014 | The Haunted Hathaways | Hank Thunderman | Episode: "Haunted Thundermans: Part 2" |
| 2015 | Nickelodeon's Ho Ho Holiday Special | Carl | TV special |
| 2017 | Nickelodeon's Not So Valentine's Special | Carl | TV special |
| 2017 | Nickelodeon's Sizzling Summer Camp Special | Carl | TV special |
| 2016 | Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ | Hector | Episode: "Brtox" |
| 2018 | Go! Cartoons | Pottyhorse / Hair Metal Buffalo / Sammin' Salmon (voice) | Episode: "Pottyhorse" |
| 2018 | Hotel Du Loone | Kenneth Lowe | 8 episodes |
| 2019 | Knight Squad | The Wiper | Episode: "A Knight to Remember", also a writer in 3 episodes |
| 2019 | Hot Streets | Brett Bryce / Farmer / Worker | Episode: "Blood Barn" |
| 2024 | The Thundermans Return | Hank Thunderman | Television film |
| 2025 | The Thundermans: Undercover | Hank Thunderman | 5 episodes; also a writer in one episode |
References
References
- (July 26, 2004). "Crossballs TV Review". [[Entertainment Weekly]].
- "John Tallman 1940 - 2020".
- "Marguerite Probasco May 29, 1916 – April 21, 2011".
- Raftery, Brian. (March 26, 2005). "With TV Fame Elusive, Video-Series Creators Seek Success Online". [[The New York Times]].
- Menon, Vinay. (April 18, 2007). "Improv can't plan for funny". [[Toronto Star]].
- Petski, Denise. (December 19, 2024). "'The Thundermans: Undercover' Spinoff Series Gets Premiere Date, Trailer & First Photos".
- "Happy Birthday @sarahstanard !!! She is so sweet and loving, my heart (part cow) is hers.".
- "My daughter gave me a makeover, feeling cute.".
- (October 28, 2007). "Channel 101 Website".
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