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Christopher Kennedy Masterson (born January 22, 1980)[1] is an American actor and disc jockey known best for his role as Francis on the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. He is the younger brother of actor Danny Masterson, and the older half-brother of Alanna Masterson and Jordan Masterson, who are also actors.

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Career

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Masterson played Geoff in the direct-to-video movie Dragonheart: A New Beginning (2000), the sequel to Dragonheart. Masterson is best known for his role as Francis, the trouble-making oldest brother of Frankie Muniz's title character in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. He took on the role for seven seasons, from 2000 to 2006. In 2003, he played Edward Linton in MTV's Wuthering Heights. Masterson portrayed a lead character in the films Waterborne, Made for Each Other and Intellectual Property. He also played a supporting role in Scary Movie 2.[2] He guest starred in three episodes of That '70s Show, alongside his brother, Danny. In the USA Network television series White Collar, he played Josh Roland in the episode "Where There's a Will". He also played Scotty O'Neal in the movie My Best Friend's Wedding. In 2012, Masterson had a guest role on the TBS series Men at Work as a concierge named Archie. His brother, Danny Masterson, played Milo on the show, but the two did not share any scenes together.

Personal life

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Masterson was born on Long Island, New York, the son of Carol Masterson, a manager, and Peter Masterson, an insurance agent.[3] Masterson, like his brother Danny Masterson, is a follower of Scientology. The two have invested in restaurants together.[4] He also has a half-sister, actress Alanna Masterson, and a half-brother, actor Jordan Masterson.[5] Masterson was in a relationship with his brother's That '70s Show co-star Laura Prepon from 1999 to 2007.[6][7]

On June 25, 2019, Masterson married actress Yolanda Pecoraro. In April 2021, she gave birth to their daughter.[8]

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
1992 Singles Young Steve Dunne
Mom I Can Do It Danny Morris
1995 Cutthroat Island Bowen
1996 Sunchaser Jimmy Reynolds
1997 Campfire Tales Eric
My Best Friend's Wedding Scotty O'Neal
Ecce Pirate Young Ecce Short
1998 Girl Richard
American History X Daryl Dawson
2000 Dragonheart: A New Beginning Geoffrey
2001 Nice Guys Finish Last Billy Short
Scary Movie 2 Buddy Sanderson
2002 Hold On Short
2003 Wuthering Heights Edward Linton
2005 Waterborne Zach
2006 Intellectual Property Paul
2007 The Masquerade Ken Short
2008 The Art of Travel Conner Layne
2009 Made for Each Other Dan
2010 Impulse David Short
2012 Electric Sheep Android
2013 Chapman Paul Holt
2015 Bad Roomies Trevor
2016 Urge Guy on Ferry Uncredited
2019 I'd Like to Be Alone Now Eddie
Beneath the Leaves George Middleton
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1988 Hiroshima Maiden Timmy Bennett TV movie
1993 Murphy Brown Young Avery Brown Episode "One"
1994 Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Lewis Bing Episode: "Just One Lullaby"
The Road Home Sawyer Matson 6 episodes
What'z Up? Himself Co-host
1996 The Client Tommy Powers Episode: "Private Lives"
1997 Touched by an Angel Doc Episode: "Children of the Night"
1998 The Pretender Chris Conti Episode: "Toy Surprise"
Millennium Landon Bryce Episode: "A Room with No View"
2000–2006 Malcolm in the Middle Francis Main cast; 118 episodes
YoungStar Award for Best Young Ensemble Cast (2000)
Nominated – Young Artist Award for Best Ensemble in a TV Series (2001)
2001 Strange Frequency Todd TV movie
2002 That '70s Show Todd 3 episodes
The Dead Zone Todd Paley Episode: "Quality of Life"
2003–2004 The Wild Thornberrys Shane G. Voice; 5 episodes
2004 MADtv Lawyer Episode "#10.7"
2011 White Collar Josh Roland Episode: "Where There's a Will"
2012 Men at Work Hotel Clerk Episode: "Toilet of Eden"
2013 Onion News Empire Sam West Episode: "Pilot"
2014 Haven Morgan Gardener 2 episodes
2016 Kat Fight! Alex TV Short
2017 Mystic Cosmic Patrol Jack/Blue Patrolman Episode: "Potty Mouth: Part 1"
2026 Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair Francis Post-production

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Christopher Kennedy Masterson (born January 22, 1980) is an American actor best known for portraying Francis Wilkerson, the eldest and often estranged brother, in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006).
Masterson's acting career began with a supporting role in the romantic comedy My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), where he played a young wedding attendee opposite Julia Roberts and Dermot Mulroney, marking his feature film debut despite not sharing scenes with his older brother Danny Masterson, who had a larger part. He rose to prominence as Francis in Malcolm in the Middle, appearing in 113 episodes as the rebellious military school cadet and later hotel manager, a character defined by defiance against parental authority and schemes with his younger siblings. Additional film credits include the horror parody Scary Movie 2 (2001), where he played a ghost victim, and smaller roles in Waterborne (2005) and Chapman (2012). On television, he guest-starred in series such as White Collar (2011) as Josh Roland and Men at Work (2012) as a hotel clerk, while also producing select projects.
The younger brother of actor Danny Masterson, Christopher shares a family background in the Church of Scientology, though he has maintained a lower public profile amid his sibling's 2023 conviction for rapes committed in the early 2000s. In recent years, Masterson has pursued disc jockey work and appeared less frequently in acting roles, but as of October 2025, he reprised Francis for the Malcolm in the Middle revival series, reuniting on set with co-stars Frankie Muniz and Justin Berfield.

Early Life

Family Background and Upbringing

Christopher Masterson was born on January 22, 1980, in , New York, to parents , an insurance agent, and Carol Masterson, a who later guided the careers of her sons in the entertainment industry. His older brother, , born in 1976, pursued acting alongside him, with both benefiting from their mother's professional involvement in managing young talent. The family structure expanded after Peter and Carol's divorce in the early 1980s, following which Carol remarried and had additional children, including half-siblings and from her side. Masterson grew up primarily in Nassau County on , in areas such as Albertson, Garden City, and East Williston, environments that provided a suburban backdrop to his early years amid his parents' separation and the household's shift toward aspirations. Carol's role as a manager fostered an early exposure to the industry for her sons, though Peter's profession in reflected a more conventional family dynamic prior to the divorce. The siblings maintained close ties, with Christopher and Danny collaborating professionally and Carol actively supporting their transitions into acting from a young age.

Entry into Acting

Masterson began his acting career appearing in television commercials as a , including a 1983 advertisement for Sugarless Mints. His on-screen debut occurred at age eight in the 1988 PBS television special Hiroshima Maiden, where he portrayed Timmy Bennett, the younger brother of a family hosting a survivor. Following this initial role, Masterson secured guest appearances on series such as in 1993, playing Avery. His first recurring television part arrived in 1994 with the role of Sawyer Matson in the short-lived CBS family drama The Road Home, for which he appeared in six episodes. Masterson entered feature films in 1992 with small parts in Singles as young Steve Dunne and the Italian comedy Mamma ci penso io as Danny Morris. Subsequent early film credits included Bowen in the 1995 adventure and Jimmy Reynolds in the 1996 drama . These roles established him as a working across television and cinema before his breakthrough in the late 1990s.

Career

Early Roles and Breakthrough

Masterson began his acting career at the age of eight, debuting in the 1988 PBS WonderWorks television movie Hiroshima Maiden, where he portrayed the character Timmy. Throughout the early , he accumulated guest appearances on television series, including a fantasy-sequence role as young Avery Brown on in 1993 and Lewis Bing on an episode of in 1994. In 1994, Masterson landed his first recurring television role as Sawyer Matson on the CBS family drama The Road Home, which ran for 13 episodes before cancellation. His feature film debut occurred in 1992 with a minor part as the younger version of Campbell Scott's character in Singles. He followed with small roles in films such as Cutthroat Island (1995) as Bowen, The Sunchaser (1996) as Jimmy Reynolds, Campfire Tales (1997) as Eric (in the "The Campfire" segment), and My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) as Scotty O'Neal, the younger brother of Dermot Mulroney's character. By the late 1990s, Masterson's credits expanded to include Daryl Dawson, a supporting role in the dramatic film (1998), and Richard in the independent drama (1998). These appearances demonstrated growing versatility across genres, from action-adventure and to intense social dramas. In 2000, he secured his first leading role as Geoffrey in the direct-to-video fantasy sequel Dragonheart: A New Beginning, marking a breakthrough from supporting parts to status.

Malcolm in the Middle

Christopher Masterson portrayed Francis Wilkerson, the eldest son in the dysfunctional Wilkerson family, on the sitcom , which aired from January 9, 2000, to May 14, 2006. His character was depicted as a rebellious troublemaker who, after numerous antics, is shipped off to Academy, a strict military school, where he continues schemes involving pranks, escapes, and conflicts with authority figures like Commandant Edwin Spangler. Masterson appeared in 149 of the series' 151 episodes, contributing to the show's signature blend of chaotic family dynamics and single-camera comedy. Masterson was cast after auditioning while working on an NBC pilot; he received the Malcolm in the Middle script from creator and expressed enthusiasm for its fresh take on family life, noting similarities to his own upbringing but amplified for dramatic effect. His as Francis emphasized the character's defiance and wit, often serving as a foil to the younger brothers' genius and impulsivity, with storylines evolving from academy life to adult independence in , including marriage to Piama Tananahaak. The role marked a pivotal point in Masterson's career, providing steady exposure during the series' seven seasons and earning praise for his chemistry with co-stars, particularly , whom Masterson credited for supportive mentorship on set. In later seasons, Masterson reduced his on-screen appearances—appearing in only six of 22 episodes in season 6 and fewer in season 7—to pursue writing and directing opportunities within the show, including his directorial debut on the February 3, 2006, episode. This transition allowed him to explore behind-the-camera roles while maintaining Francis's narrative arc, which concluded with the character establishing autonomy far from the family home. The series' success, with high ratings and Emmy wins for supporting actors, elevated Masterson's profile, though he has reflected that the role's intensity mirrored real-life demands of long shoots and character immersion. As of 2025, Masterson is slated to reprise Francis in a Disney+ revival, signaling ongoing association with the franchise.

Subsequent Film and Television Work

Masterson continued acting in independent films following the 2006 conclusion of . In 2008, he starred as the lead in The Art of Travel, portraying a young man embarking on a solo journey through to cope with familial discord. The following year, he appeared in the road-trip comedy Made for Each Other, playing one of two adoptive brothers on a cross-country quest. Television roles remained sporadic. Masterson guest-starred in a 2010 episode of the series Haven and in the first season of the TBS sitcom in 2012. Later film credits included the 2013 drama Chapman, the 2015 comedy Bad Roomies, the 2016 thriller (featuring co-stars and ), and the 2019 crime film . These projects marked a shift toward smaller-scale productions, with Masterson's output decreasing amid his growing involvement in music and DJing.

Transition to Music and DJing

Following the conclusion of in 2006, Christopher Masterson began shifting his professional focus toward music, drawing on an early interest in DJing that dated back to his teenage years. Influenced by his older brother , who had established himself as a DJ over a decade earlier under the moniker DJ , Christopher adopted the stage name Chris Kennedy—derived from his —and started practicing seriously in his bedroom, recording sets and honing his skills for approximately two years before performing publicly. This transition occurred amid a slowdown in his roles, allowing him to pursue DJing as a primary outlet, though he continued sporadic work into the late . Masterson's initial forays into professional DJing around 2006–2007 involved small-scale gigs at restaurants, house parties, and local bars, where he admitted to significant nervousness and a steep . He emphasized the demanding nature of the craft, noting in a 2012 interview that it required extensive preparation to avoid performing poorly. By the early , he had progressed to larger venues, including performances at Studio Paris during Lollapalooza weekend in and international sets, such as a gig in Ireland shortly before returning for domestic shows. Primarily specializing in electronic music, Masterson has since maintained an active presence as Chris Kennedy, performing at clubs and private events while occasionally incorporating production elements into his sets. This pivot marked a deliberate departure from on-screen roles, aligning with his personal passion for mixing tracks, though it did not entirely preclude acting opportunities. No major commercial music releases under his DJ alias have been documented, with his career emphasizing live performances over recorded output.

Personal Life

Relationships

Christopher Masterson dated actress from 1999 to 2007. The relationship, which overlapped with their respective roles on and , ended amicably, though Prepon later became associated with , the church to which Masterson adheres. Following the breakup, Masterson was briefly involved with model from 2008 to 2009. In 2015, Masterson began dating actress Yolanda Pecoraro, known for roles in films such as The Ugly Truth (2009) and the television series iZombie. The couple announced their engagement on July 6, 2018, after more than three years together. They married in June 2019 at Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, Italy. On April 3, 2021, Pecoraro gave birth to their daughter, Chiara Darby Masterson. As of 2025, the couple remains married and resides in Malibu, California.

Religious and Philosophical Views

Christopher Masterson was raised from birth in the Church of Scientology, with his family maintaining active involvement throughout his childhood. In 1984, when Masterson was five, his mother Carole and stepfather Joe Reaiche joined the church's Sea Organization, relocating the family to Clearwater, Florida, for clerical service; they departed the Sea Org after two years but continued as parishioners, auditing and taking courses. Masterson remains a member, having completed the church's advanced "Super Power" rundowns in 2014. Unlike his brother , who has publicly endorsed Scientology's teachings as tools for understanding causation and personal improvement, Christopher Masterson has not issued detailed public statements on his adherence to the church's doctrines or its philosophical underpinnings derived from L. Ron Hubbard's writings. No verifiable accounts indicate involvement in other religious traditions or distinct philosophical positions.

Controversies

Association with Scientology

Christopher Masterson was raised in the Church of Scientology, with his family becoming involved during his early childhood. His mother, Carol Masterson, and stepfather, Joe Reaiche, joined the Sea Organization around 1985 when Masterson was five years old, prompting a relocation to Clearwater, Florida, the organization's spiritual headquarters. The family exited the Sea Org in 1986 but remained active parishioners, integrating Scientology practices into their lives as they pursued acting opportunities in California and New York. Masterson has participated in Church-sponsored events, including performances at the annual Stories fundraiser held at the in . In one such event, the 11th Annual Stories on December 14, 2005, he appeared onstage with his brother , , and to support the Hollywood Police Activities League through entertainment segments. He has been described as a second-generation Scientologist, born into the faith without public records of his initial auditing or course completions, though he attained the Super Power rundowns—a series of 12 —in 2014. Unlike , who has defended the organization in interviews, Christopher Masterson has maintained a low profile regarding his involvement, rarely addressing it in media appearances. His ex-girlfriend, actress , joined the Church during their relationship from 1999 to 2007, though she later distanced herself. As of , Masterson continues to be identified as a member, with no public indications of departure. Christopher Masterson's older brother, , was convicted on May 31, 2023, of two counts of forcible rape committed in 2003 against two women, both affiliated with the , to which the Masterson family has historical ties. On September 7, 2023, was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison by Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo, with the victims describing lasting trauma from the assaults during the hearing. The case drew attention to family dynamics, as several Masterson siblings, including , submitted letters to the judge prior to sentencing portraying Danny as a devoted family man and expressing skepticism about the allegations. In his letter, Christopher Masterson wrote that the accusations did not align with his lifelong knowledge of his brother, emphasizing Danny's role as a supportive and father. This familial advocacy became contentious when Danny's former , Mike DiGirolamo—who helped raise the Masterson children after their biological father's death—publicly accused the siblings, including Christopher, of fabricating a narrative of close-knit family bonds to influence leniency. DiGirolamo claimed the letters misrepresented relationships strained by years of limited contact and past conflicts, including Danny's alleged physical altercations with family members during his youth. Further entangling Christopher in the proceedings, one accuser, identified as Jane Doe 4, testified during the retrial on November 10, 2022, that she had sent him a expressing support for shortly after initial allegations surfaced, intending to signal that she was not among the victims accusing him. The message, sent via , read positively about Danny's character amid emerging scrutiny, though Jane Doe 4 later clarified it as a amid fears of retaliation linked to Scientology's influence over reporting the crimes. Christopher Masterson has not issued public statements beyond the sentencing letter regarding his brother's conviction or the trial's revelations.

Recent Activities

Return to Acting

In March 2025, Christopher Masterson was announced to reprise his role as Francis in the Disney+ revival of , marking his return to on-screen after a hiatus primarily devoted to music production and DJing. The project, created by , reunites much of the original cast, with Masterson joining as Malcolm and as Reese, while Erik Per Sullivan's Dewey role is recast. This revival follows the original series' six-season run from 2000 to 2006, during which Masterson appeared in over as the rebellious eldest brother. Filming commenced in 2025, with production photos emerging on October 23, 2025, depicting Masterson alongside Muniz and Berfield on set, confirming active involvement. The revival is scheduled to premiere in December 2025, consisting of a limited number of episodes that continue the dynamic central to the original. Prior to this, Masterson's most recent credited acting roles were minor parts in independent films such as I'd Like to Be Alone Now (2019) and (2016), with no major television or film appearances reported from 2020 to 2024. The return has been framed by industry outlets as a nostalgic callback to Masterson's breakthrough performance, though details on additional projects remain unconfirmed as of 2025. No other acting engagements for Masterson in this period have been publicly detailed, positioning the revival as his primary professional reentry into the field.

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