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| Chris Knowings | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Known for | Taina Sesame Street |
| Relatives | Christy Knowings (twin sister) |
Chris Knowings is an American actor and twin brother of actress Christy Knowings. He is best known for playing Lamar Carlos Johnson in the short-lived Nickelodeon series, Taina, and Chris Robinson on Sesame Street.
Career
Knowings began his acting career at age 13 when he appeared in Crooklyn from Spike Lee in 1994 as Nate Carmichael, one of the main characters of the film. He portrayed Lamar Johnson in the 2001 Nickelodeon series, Taina. Other TV credits include guest appearances on Law & Order, New York Undercover, and 100 Centre Street. He also appeared in an AT&T wireless phone commercial in December 2002.
He is best known for joining the cast of Sesame Street in Season 38 in August 2007 as Chris Robinson. He received Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series in 2009 and 2010. Knowings has additionally performed voice roles on Sesame Street, including the off-screen narrator of some Two-Headed Monster sketches.
Filmography
- House of the Other Companies (2023) TV Series ... Chris Robinson (Guest Star)
- Nature Cat (2018–2024) TV Series .... Ronald (Season 2-onwards)
- Kevin Can Wait (2018) TV series .... Omar (1 Episode)
- The Cookie Thief (2015) TV special .... Chris Robinson
- Sesame Street (2007–present) TV series .... Chris Robinson
- LazyTown (5 episodes/2007) TV Series....Pixel
- Generation Jets (2003) TV series .... XL's Brother (voice)
- The Nick Cannon Show (2002) .... Himself
- Taina (2001–2002) .... Lamar Carlos Johnson
- 100 Centre Street (2001) .... Earnest Charles Glass
- Law & Order (2001) .... Student Council President Brian Ander
- New York Undercover (1994) .... Tyndell Jacobs
- Crooklyn (1994) ... Nate Carmichael
References
- "Spike Lee's Crooklyn, a family film". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- By (2001-01-14). "PUERTO RICAN ROOTS DREAMY FOR NICK". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- Butler, Bethonie (2021-12-03). "'Sesame Street' says goodbye to Gordon, Bob and Luis. Fans are not happy". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
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