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Christopher Allport

Christopher Allport

Actor · Died January 25, 2008, aged 60 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Christopher Allport (June 17, 1947 – January 25, 2008) was an American actor. Alexander Wise Allport Jr. was born in Boston. His acting life began at the age of nine in New Canaan, Connecticut, at the Children's Theatre. While at Northwestern University, he worked with director Paul Sills and Story Theatre. He performed in New York with the Public Theater at Lincoln Center, and with Ensemble Studio Theatre; and in Los Angeles at the Taper, South Coast Repertory and with Padua Playwrights. In 2007, he wrote and starred in The Backroad Home, a theatrical memoir with his original music, directed and developed by Paul Linke and produced by his wife, Susan Hayden (Ruskin Group Theatre). One of his earliest television roles was as Tim McGowan on the soap opera Another World (1973–74). Around 1975 or 1976, Allport did a screen test with actress Amy Irving for the parts of Han Solo and Princess Leia, respectively, for the upcoming filming of the 1977 movie Star Wars. Neither actor got the parts, which went to Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher, respectively. His film credits include Savage Weekend, To Live and Die in L.A., Jack Frost, Jack Frost 2: Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman, and Garden Party, which was released in 2008. He died shortly after the latter film was completed. His list of television credits includes appearances on such programs as Midnight Caller, The X-Files, Commander In Chief, ER, Felicity, Mad Men, and Brothers & Sisters. His role as Andrew Campbell on Mad Men was set to be a recurring one, though he only got to appear in one episode (season one, episode 4: "New Amsterdam"). In season two, after Allport's death, they killed off his character in the American Airlines crash storyline and, later, dedicated the episode to him. On January 25, 2008, Allport was one of three men killed by three avalanches near the Mountain High ski resort in Wrightwood, San Bernardino County, California (in the San Gabriel Mountains). There were two other fatalities: Michael McKay, an off-duty member of the resort's ski patrol, and Darin Bodie Coffey. A fourth man, snowboarder Oscar Gonzales, escaped after getting lost and hitting a rock. Winter storms had been recently hitting Southern California; the San Gabriel Mountains, while usually free of avalanches, had been hit by 3 feet (0.91 m) of snow the week before Allport died.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 17, 1947
Died
January 25, 2008 (aged 60)
From
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
45 on MovieCove · 73 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Up 38% in 30 days

What are Christopher Allport's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 17th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 25th percentile
: browse their Horror movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
40%
Bonds
16%
Self
15%
Morality
14%
Society
8%
Ideas
7%
Survival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTruth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMortality2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIsolation2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 7 · Serious 0 · Dark 6

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 8 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 4 · Charged 3 · Intense 6

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 6 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 6 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 5 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 5

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 3 of 6 analyzed roles.

Hero
3 of 6
Shadow
1 of 6
Trickster
1 of 6
Threshold guardian
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Dread
5
Warm
3
Melancholic
4
Contemplative
4
Other
9

How their films linger

Haunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Christopher Allport's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 32 of their 45 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Pluto TV (15).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Christopher Allport's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

73 credits, 45 with a MovieCove page.

  • Garden Party(2008)

    as Davey Diamond

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Mad Men(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Andrew Campbell

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Brothers & Sisters(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Governor Michael Bryant

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Shark(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Larry Davis

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Though None Go with Me(2006)

    as Dr. James Leroy

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Commander in Chief(2005)

    Show 3 episodes · as Secretary Francis

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Dan Karzin

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Herman Jarvis

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Deke Conroy

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • For the People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Dean Cassidy

  • Jack Frost 2: Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman(2000)

    as Sam Tiler

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Finding Kelly(2000)

    as Wade Johnson

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Judging Amy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Stan Wharton

  • Felicity(1998)

    Show 5 episodes · as Dominic Webb

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • Jack Frost(1997)

    as Sam Tiler

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • The Practice(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Yates

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • The Pretender(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Lt. Cmdr. Chris Nashton

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • 7th Heaven(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Miller

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • The Sweeper(1996)

    as Grubb

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Kindred: The Embraced (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Sentinel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Gerald Spalding

  • JAG(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Haden

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • ER(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Strickland

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Chicago Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Tony Dano

  • Party of Five(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Warner Cole

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Peter Murray

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Message from Nam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Ralph Johnson

  • The X-Files(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Agent Jack Willis

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Walker, Texas Ranger(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Tony Seville

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Queen(1993)

    Show 3 episodes · as Union Office

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Silk Stalkings(1991)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • Beverly Hills, 90210(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Mel's Attorney

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Christine Cromwell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Doogie Howser, M.D.(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Wally Goldstein

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Quantum Leap(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Alan Ripley

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • David(1988)

    as Terry

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • China Beach(1988)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Jake and the Fatman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Deadly Deception (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Lt. McMasters

  • Throb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Invaders from Mars(1986)

    as Captain Curtis

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • News at Eleven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Gene Silas

  • Matlock(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Nick Underwood

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Spiker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Newt

  • To Live and Die in L.A.(1985)

    as Max Waxman

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • The Twilight Zone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as (segment "Examination Day")

  • The Atlanta Child Murders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 2 episodes · as Larry Peterson

  • Crazy like a Fox (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Endicott

  • Single Bars, Single Women(1984)

    as Max

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Murder, She Wrote(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Donald Granger · as Jim Harlan · as Maurice Delagre

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Hunter(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Jack Prewitt

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Brainwash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Jack Nilsson

  • Special Bulletin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Steven Levitt

  • Who Will Love My Children?(1983)

    as Kenneth Handy

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Games Mother Never Taught You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Steve Clark

  • St. Elsewhere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mr. Kent

  • Cagney & Lacey(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Charles Stephens

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Leon's Case (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Keith

  • Dead & Buried(1981)

    as George Le Moyne / Freddie

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Ladies' Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • A Rumor of War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 2 episodes · as Van Cott

  • City in Fear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Kenny Reiger

  • Seizure: The Story of Kathy Morris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Larry

  • Knots Landing(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Martin

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • And Baby Makes Six(1979)

    as Jeff Winston

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Savage Weekend(1979)

    as Nicky

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • And I Alone Survived(1978)

    as Craig Elder

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • The Lincoln Conspiracy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Michael O'Laughlin

  • Harry O (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Man on a Swing(1974)

    as Richie Tom Keating

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • The Connection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Richard Wilcox

  • M*A*S*H(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Abbott

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Another World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1,547 episodes · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 73 titles from 1964 to 2008; peak year 1996.

Biggest box office

Invaders from Mars (1986)

$4.9M worldwide

Highest rated

David (1988)

Midcredits 75th

Most popular right now

Jack Frost (1997)

Film career

19642008

Peak 1996 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting73 of 73: 73 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score49th

By decade

1960s1 · acting1970s9 · acting1980s31 · acting1990s20 · acting2000s12 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 33% of 9 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Christopher Allport's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 38th percentile, the median of all 16; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 32nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 45 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up12
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th16
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

19 of their 45 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser18
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed19

Most divisive · actor

Finding Kelly (2000)

92nd percentile spread · 60% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)

Midcredits 91st · 77% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 69, detractors 32. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Christopher Allport's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 86 · severeMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles20–60 · median 52 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 48 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 35 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 60 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Christopher Allport work with?

People who share at least 2 of Christopher Allport's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Michael Cooney shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers