Biography
The oldest of three children, Potter was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Ron Potter, an ex- pro-football player and insurance salesman and Judith Potter, a singer. Potter was raised in London, Ontario, Canada. He had an early interest in sports such as hockey, baseball and football, as well as in community theater.
Successful in sports throughout his high school years (attended Oakridge Secondary School in London, Ontario), Chris wanted a professional career as an athlete; however, his father would not permit it. He later quit college to start a career as a rock musician. He discovered a love for the theater and became a professional stage actor. He also worked on an oil rig in Northern Canada, sold cars and later became an insurance salesman. He left the insurance company to start his career on TV, as an actor and a pitchman.
His wife's name is Karen, and they have four children, Jesse, Quinn, Claire, and Gray.
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