Jul 18, 1985
Cancer
Lubbock, TX
39 years old
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TV Actor
Identity & Roots
Full Name & Age
Christopher Chace Crawford, born July 18, 1985, is 39 years old .
Birthplace & Family
Born in Lubbock, Texas, to Chris Crawford, a dermatologist, and Dana (Plott) Crawford, a teacher .
He has a younger sister, Candice Crawford, former Miss Missouri USA (2008), and is brother‑in‑law to former NFL quarterback Tony Romo .
Early Life & Education
Upbringing & School
During his father's dermatology residency, Chace lived for several years in Bloomington, Minnesota, before the family returned to Texas, settling in Plano .
He graduated from Trinity Christian Academy (Addison, TX) in 2003, where he played football and golf, and was noted for his style .
College & Early Work
Enrolled at Pepperdine University, studying broadcast journalism and marketing, but left after a few semesters to pursue acting. To support himself, he worked as a valet car parker and model with Abercrombie & Fitch/Hollister .
Rise to Fame & TV Stardom
Breakthrough on Gossip Girl
Landed the role of Nate Archibald in Gossip Girl (The CW, 2007–2012), appearing in all 121 episodes and becoming a teen icon. He won multiple Teen Choice Awards for Best TV Actor .
Other Television Roles
Guest-starred as Biff McIntosh in Glee (2014), took the lead in ABC’s Blood & Oil (2015), and had a recurring role in Hulu’s Casual (2017) .
Since 2019, he has starred as Kevin Moskowitz / The Deep in Amazon’s superhero satire The Boys, and reprised the character in its spin-offs Gen V and Vought Rising .
Filmography & Notable Roles
Early Films
Made his feature debut in The Covenant (2006) and appeared in The Haunting of Molly Hartley (2008) .
Mid‑Career Movies
Acted in Twelve (2010), Peace, Love & Misunderstanding (2011), and What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012) .
Continued with indie thrillers and dramas such as Nighthawks (2019), Charlie Says (2018), Inheritance (2020), and provided voice work in the English dub of Belle (2021) .
Upcoming Projects
Recently cast in the thriller Strobe alongside Laura Harrier and Suzanna Son .
Awards & Recognition
Earned Teen Choice Awards in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 for his work on Gossip Girl .
The Boys has helped him shed his teen-heartthrob image and develop into a respected actor in darker, satirical roles .
Personal Life & Off‑Screen Pursuits
Lifestyle & Interests
Practices Transcendental Meditation, describing it as "a natural Xanax" .
In 2010, he faced a marijuana possession charge in Plano, Texas; after probation and community service, he had the charge dismissed .
Entrepreneurship & Brand Roles
Serving as Chief Creative Officer and part-owner of Jiant Hard Tea, a climate‑neutral ready‑to‑drink brand, since late 2024 .
What’s Next for Chace Crawford
Will reprise his role as The Deep in the second season of Gen V and participate in Vought Rising, with The Boys concluding after Season 5 .
Starring in the upcoming thriller Strobe, signaling continued expansion into mature, leading-man territory .
Chace Crawford’s career journey—from Texas teen with modeling gigs to iconic roles in Gossip Girl and The Boys, to entrepreneurial ventures and mature screen roles—is marked by flexibility, growth, and reinvention.
