Christopher Pettiet Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Christopher Lee Pettiet (February 12, 1976 – April 12, 2000) was an American television and film actor best known for his role as Jesse James in the Western TV series The Young Riders and as Zach Crandell in the cult comedy film Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991).
Net Worth
$850,000
Date Of Birth
February 12, 1976
Died
2000-04-12
Death Cause
Drug overdose
Place Of Birth
Dallas, Texas, USA
Height
6' 1" (1.85 m)
Occupation
Actor
Profession
Actor
Nicknames
Christopher Pettiet, Pettiet, Christopher
Star Sign
Aquarius
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Trademark
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Pouty lips
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Big bright blue eyes
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Fact
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Starred in an unsold Television Pilot for a Family Show together with actor Paul Sorvino.
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He auditioned for the part of Luke Brower in the television series "Growing Pains".
3
Was good friends with actress/ballerina, Carrie 'CeCe' Cline. She was devastated by his death.
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Before appearing in The Young Riders (1989), he was attending a private school in Los Angeles with actor Balthazar Getty. They used to grab Chinese food together during their lunch breaks.
5
Went to Gold Arrow Camp in the California Sierra Mountains as a child.
6
He once had three dogs, a lovable mutt, Buzz and two rat terriers, Waxer and Killer.
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In 1992, he was attended to three different charities events at the 2nd Annual Sega Star Kids Challenge at Universal Studios, Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, a Variety Club Telethon in Des Moines, Iowa and a Special Olympics Celebrity Basketball in Santa Rosa, California.
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During his childhood, his parents left their native Texas and moved around the country. He lived in Colorado and different parts of California.
After his death from an accidental drug overdose, his mother Helen started the Christopher Pettiet Scholarship Fund to help other young actors train in the arts at Center Stage in Los Angeles, California.
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He was cremated and his ashes were scattered at sea off of Topanga Canyon Road in Santa Monica, California.
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Loved surfing and had seven different boards, one for each day of the week.
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Was in the Junior Olympics for snow skiing.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Judging Amy
1999
TV Series
Paul Dexter
Undressed
1999
TV Series
Dean
Chicago Hope
1998
TV Series
Kevin Dicker
Touched by an Angel
1997
TV Series
Luke Brewer
Against the Law
1997
Tommy
Boys
1996
Jon Heinz
Carried Away
1996
Robert Henson
Picket Fences
1995
TV Series
Michael Hynes
Horses and Champions
1994
Joe
Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes
1994
Video
Cory Dietz
The Goodbye Bird
1993
Francis 'Frank' Phillips
SeaQuest 2032
1993
TV Series
Zachery Thomas
The Last Job
1993
Short
Johnny Allesio
Sandman
1992
Jesse
Baywatch
1992
TV Series
Beaver
The Presence
1992
TV Movie
Brian
The Young Riders
1991-1992
TV Series
Jesse James
Point Break
1991
15
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
1991
Zach
My Life and Times
1991
TV Series
Michael Miller
Empty Nest
1991
TV Series
Little Harry
L.A. Law
1991
TV Series
Corey Walker
Fatal Exposure
1991
TV Movie
Drew
An Enemy of the People
1990
TV Movie
Morton Stockman
The Dreamer of Oz
1990
TV Movie
Teenage Frank Jr.
Doogie Howser, M.D.
1990
TV Series
Gregory Pelzman
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1990
TV Series
Boy
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1991
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Young Actor Guest Starring in a Television Series
Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1992
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991)
1992
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Young Actor Co-starring in a Television Series
The Young Riders (1989)
Known for movies
Point Break (1991) as 15
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) as Zach
The Goodbye Bird (1993) as Francis 'Frank' Phillips
