At first you may not recognize the name, but you immediately recognize the face, as his memorable collection of work, both TV and film, is quite extensive. Chris Mulkey has an unbridled passion for acting and he's been at it for over 30 years. With such big screen credits as NORTH COUNTRY, FIRST BLOOD, RADIO, BULLWORTH, THE FAN, 48 HOURS and numerous others, Chris continues to deliver the necessary character figure needed in every movie. His handsomely, weathered look is unforgettable and his well-driven work ethic has found him also appearing on some of television's most watched episodes. As ex-con Hank Jennings on cult-fave, "TWIN PEAKS" to his appealing family man portrayal in Lifetime's acclaimed series, "ANY DAY NOW", as well as guest appearances, too many to name. And then, there's made for television movie roles (still another opportunity) A standout in the recently aired AMC original "BROKEN TRAIL", there are also the HBO produced VIETNAM WAR STORIES, BEHIND ENEMY LINES AND WEAPONS OF MASS DISTRACTION. Viewers can probably catch Chris, on some channel or another, at any given time. Along the way, he developed a knack for writing and singing songs. Songs that tell stories about everyday life in the past lane. Songs that paint aural portraits of America and beyond. And, as his acting career reaches an all time high (he'll appear in 8 films this year) his musical career has taken flight as well. A chance encounter, with some creative music producers from South Louisiana, established a new avenue for the aspiring tunesmith. Within months of meeting Eddie Bodin III and Rick Lagneaux, the production wheels began turning and a project, the magnitude of which Chris had never pursued, took shape in the form of over dozens of new ideas being recorded, 16 of which have recently been released on the CD entitled "Ride This One Out". A promo video on the song "I Remember You", has already been produced and a tour of the US & Canada is currently being discussed.
GREAT JOB IN CLOVERFIELD!!!!!! just saw it. awesome movie. I love the concept. especially the ending and the way it was produced. Your part was great. I let everyone in the theater know who you were (without ruining the character) AWESOME JOB hope to work with you soon -HH
Just wanted to come over here to say CONGRATULATIONS to my multi-talented friend on being a part of the 4 Emmy winning mini-series BROKEN TRAIL!! And give another listen to your excellent music, of course. :-)
Supposed to SNOW tonight here in Calgary, a little early! But I guess we should be grateful we didn't get any snow in July or August for once, so really can't complain. This weather reminds me of freezing in that little Saloon Girl costume on the set of Broken Trail. Brrrrrr!!
Have to get outside and cut down my Lavender before it gets frozen off for the winter!
Talk to you soon, hope everything's totally fantastic with your Off-Broadway play right now!! :-)
Great to see you on Saving Grace... (I would've posted sooner but I didn't get to see the ep till last night... ) Anyway, hope you've got more tv appearances up your sleeve... ;)
You haven't been around here for a while, working on something? Of course you are! Work around here should pick up again real soon, but the skiing's just about done by now.
Don't know how I feel about continuing to work as a background person, might take a year off and think about that, not sure yet - only done it for two years, and have done nine projects already! But it is fun, especially on a set like Broken Trail, where we're in another time altogether stepping over horse poop! I'm always glad to be wearing prop books on sets like that!
Hope all is wonderful with you and your wife and family, Chris, and with your music and everything. :-) Try to take a day off now and then, huh?
