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57 years old (Born on December 07, 1966)

American actor and film director; He is famous from The Outsiders.

He was a junior rodeo circuit champion. Former son-in-law of Tommy Chong. Was #73 in VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars. Born in Los Angeles, California, USA The C. abbreviation stands for Christopher

Spouse: Sylvie Anderson (25 July 1992 - present) 3 children; Rae Dawn Chong (11 July 1989 - 1990) (divorced)

Born exactly one year after Jeffrey Wright; also shares his birthday with Eli Wallach, Ellen Burstyn, and the late Harry Chapin.

Child by second wife Sylvie Anderson, Isabelle Howell born 17 February 1993.

In 2003 he was hospitalized for 4 weeks because of a ruptured appendix, a very serious illness, fatal if not treated on time. He lost 45 pounds and surgeons had to take out 3 feet of his intestine among other things in order to save his life. That`s the real reason behind his gaunt look in all his movies between 2003 and 2005. As of today he has fully recovered. He`s currently working out with a trainer and he has already gained 12 pounds of muscles and his face has filled back. He`s also following a strict protein and carbohydrate diet.

On trial for misdemeanors alleged in an accident with a skateboarder on 9 December 2000. The case was later dismissed. [30 October 2001]

After winning the magic-performance Celeb-reality show "Celebracadabra" in 2008, he has reprised his show`s character "Cherry" performing at The Magic Castle in Hollywood, Ca.

Child by second wife Sylvie Anderson, Dashiell Howell, born January 2, 1997.

Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1986" in John Willis` Screen World, Vol. 38. [1986]

He tested for and was nearly cast as Marty McFly in Back to the Future (1985). The role was given to Eric Stoltz (who was later fired in the middle of filming) and then finally, Michael J. Fox.

Child by second wife Sylvie Anderson, Liam West, born April 24, 2001.

His father is Chris Howell a stunt coordinator.

He is an owner and producer of Buckwheat Films.

Children with his second wife Sylvie Anderson: Isabelle Howell born 17 February 1993. Dashiell Howell, born January 2, 1997. Liam West, born April 24, 2001.