Christian Campbell

Christian Campbell’s got one of those backgrounds that makes you stop and go, huh, that’s pretty wild. Born in Toronto, but his family’s like a little United Nations—mom, Marnie Campbell, is straight out of Amsterdam (she’s into psychology and yoga, so you know Thanksgiving dinners are probably interesting), and dad, Gerry, comes from Glasgow and teaches English and drama. So, yeah, growing up, Christian was pretty much marinated in accents and creative energy, which explains a lot. He wears a lot of hats in the biz—actor, producer, director. Most folks remember him from that wild ride called Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical (yeah, the Emmy-winning one, no big deal) where he starred alongside Kristen Bell. Before streaming was even a thing, he made a splash in Trick, a cult favorite rom-com with Tori Spelling that still gets quoted at Pride parties. He’s got serious TV chops too; popped up in True Detective—yep, that gritty HBO crime show everyone obsessed over—and Big Love, which was all kinds of dramatic and messy in the best way. Off-screen? He’s been married to America Olivo since 2009, which is honestly adorable. The guy’s not just a pretty face; he brings a ton of experience and a kind of quirky, international charm to everything he does. It’s like, every project he touches has a little bit of that Campbell family flavor—part European coffeehouse, part drama class, part indie film set. Not your average Hollywood dude, for sure.