ABOUT CHRIS

If Chris Koon could explain the last three years of his life in one word, it would be an “adventure."

A small town boy-next-door with a dream to perform, Chris Koon certainly has garnered quite a bit of attention just by doing what he loves.

Koon’s entertainment career began at the age of six, with a performance in a Christmas musical at his church, and he hasn’t stopped performing since.

“Being from a small town, I had a lot of people tell me that I wouldn’t be able to do anything,” he says.

It didn’t take long for Koon to prove those people wrong, though. He is now an accomplished actor, dancer/choreographer, and model. Through middle school and high school, Chris honed his craft on stages in his hometown, by taking part in local productions at his school and community theater, as well as performing at many local events. Chris continued to take acting classes and soon found himself scoring the lead in a national ad-campaign against smoking and drinking. That ad campaign put Chris’ face on television screens in schools across the United States, and has since been seen by over a million students. The campaign also landed Chris a management deal with a regional entertainment agency, but when things didn’t work out, and the agency fell short, Chris decided to take matters into his own hands.

His perseverance, hard work, and determination to be seen landed him appearances on two seasons of the hit teen drama One Tree Hill, as well as the opportunity to work alongside the casts of the massively successful shows Grey’s Anatomy and Lost.

On top of all that, Chris also found work as a freelance choreographer, winning numerous accolades and awards throughout the Midwest. Chris also took home the award for “Favorite Actor” in the first annual FanGap Choice Awards, an award based on votes from visitors and fans of the hugely popular entertainment website, FanGap.com.

Not limiting himself to just acting, Chris put together a live dance stage show, which he choreographed himself, and has taken on the road to stages across the country. Koon explains his show as a “fun pop/rock show with hip-hop choreography.” Chris has taken his show to stages also featuring Chris Fedun (of Jump 5), Joey Page, Katelyn Tarver, Monet Monico, TSquad, and many others. Chris also served as the opening act for a string of shows on a winter tour supporting Phil Bensen & Push Play. He has also been seen onstage with multi-platinum, Hollywood Records recording artists, Jonas Brothers.

Using his platform as a known performer, Chris has opened up to TheOneLove.org by keeping up a personal blog that in turn helps benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Chris has also been involved with many other charities throughout his career, by using his time and talents to help raise money not only for suicide prevention, but for diabetes research, children’s hospitals, and much more.

With a talent, passion, and drive that is like no other, Chris Koon is bound to be one of this year's biggest upcoming talents.

"I just want to be able to do what I love and hopefully inspire others to do the same. It's because of all of the amazing people supporting me that my dreams are finally starting to come true, and I can't say thanks enough."