
Chris Richards is a film, television, and theatre actor known for grounded, character-driven performances across drama and comedy. A graduate of Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance, he began his career on stage, performing with companies such as Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theater, and Pittsburgh Public Theater, as well as Off-Broadway with The Pearl Theatre. Of his theatre work, The New York Times critic David DeWitt wrote, "I would not have wanted to miss a bit of what Mr. Richards -- live in person -- offered me onstage." Richards’ screen work includes Bull (CBS), and award-winning independent films such as Spray Away (“Best Comedy” at Myrtle Beach International Film Festival and “Best Male Performance (Comedy)” at Bridgeport Film Fest) and Pandemic Trilogy (Cannes Film Awards Finalist). For the Pure Magic Pictures Universe, he has portrayed fan favorites Kyle Peterson in Ghost Punchers and Mr. Mario in the Skye Hoshi series. In terms of notable scene partners, he has acted opposite Chris Coy, Kelen Coleman, and James Madio; Emmy winners Maile Flanagan and Vincent Irizarry; and Tom Holland in the Russo Brothers’ Cherry.
- Favorite food
- Indian food
- Favorite fandom
- Silo on Apple TV

Skye Hoshi: Anime Syndicate StrikesMr. Mario
Skye Hoshi: Anime GirlMr. Mario
Ghost PunchersKyle Peterson