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Chris Messina

Chris Messina

Director & actor · born 11 August 1974 · New York City, New York, USA

Christopher Messina (born August 11, 1974) is an American actor, director, writer, and producer. He is best known for starring as Danny Castellano in the series The Mindy Project (2012–2017), which earned him two nominations for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.

He has appeared in films such as Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), Julie & Julia (2009), Devil (2010), Argo (2012), Ruby Sparks (2012), Celeste and Jesse Forever (2012), Cake (2014), Birds of Prey (2020), I Care a Lot (2020), Call Jane (2022), Air (2023) and The Boogeyman (2023). Messina wrote, executive produced, and starred in the comedy film Fairhaven (2012). He also directed and starred in the drama film Alex of Venice (2014).

Where to start: Pressure (2026).

As director 1

As actor 57

TV shows 10

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Chris Messina movie?

By viewer score, Pressure (2026) at 7.7/10.

What are Chris Messina’s most popular movies?

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), Argo, Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

How many movies has Chris Messina made?

58 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 57 as actor.

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