Chris Brochu
Birth nameChristopher M. Brochu
Birth dateJune 25, 1989 (age 37)
Birth placeWashington, D.C., U.S.
Years active2007–present
Known forThe Vampire Diaries
RelativesDoug Brochu (brother)

Christopher M. Brochu (born June 25, 1989) is an American actor and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his role as Luke Parker in The Vampire Diaries (2014–2015).

Early life

Brochu was born in Washington, D.C. to Nita and Michael Brochu. He has an younger brother, Doug Brochu, and a younger sister, actress Kaitlyn "Kate" Brochu.[1]

Career

He was in the films Soul Surfer, where he played "Timmy Hamilton", and in Lemonade Mouth, where he played the rude and popular lead singer of the band Mudslide Crush, "Ray Beech".[2] He sang "And the Crowd Goes" and "Don't Ya Wish U Were Us?" along with his friend, Scott Picket (played by Nick Roux). He is also known for the role of the witch Luke Parker on the TV show The Vampire Diaries.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007Pose DownBrian Deck (Teen)Direct-to-video
2008Solar FlareRiley Cassano
2011Soul SurferTimmy Hamilton
2014Dawn PatrolBen
2018BajaTodd Meyer
2019PeaceAsch
2021Zero ContactSam Hart

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007UnfabulousGuy 1Episode: "The Two Timer"
Zoey 101Preppy Guy No. 1Episode: "Logan Gets Cut Off"
2009The MentalistYoung JaneEpisode: "Throwing Fire"
2011Truth Be ToldKenny CraneTV movie
Lemonade MouthRay Beech
Melissa & JoeyRoman MaizesRecurring role (season 1)
2012AwakeChris ChapmanEpisode: "Ricky's Tacos"
NCIS: Los AngelesNavy Petty Officer S. AllenEpisode: "Free Ride"
2013'Jason RileyEpisode: "Civilized Lies"
2014High School PossessionMase AdkinsTV movie
2014–2015The Vampire DiariesLucas "Luke" ParkerRecurring role (seasons 5–6)
2016ShamelessDylan Wallace2 episodes
NotoriousPreston Mann
2017Once Upon a DateAnthony DunbrookTV movie
2019The MagiciansDerekEpisode: "The Side Effect"
DynastyDaleEpisode:"Miserably Ungrateful Men"
2020The RookieCrispin BowersEpisode: "Hand-Off"
2023Station 19BrentonEpisode: "Never Gonna Give You Up"
2024The Big CigarDennis HopperMiniseries; 3 episodes

Discography

List of singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearAlbum
"We Burnin' Up"[3]
(Adam Hicks featuring Chris Brochu)		2011

Other appearances

SongYearAlbum
"And the Crowd Goes"2011Lemonade Mouth
"Don't Ya Wish U Were Us?"

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and director
TitleYearDirectorNotes
"And the Crowd Goes"2011Patricia Riggen[4]Scenes from Lemonade Mouth
"Don't Ya Wish U Were Us?"
"We Burnin' Up"Adam Hicks's music video; featured video
"Fade In / Fade Out"2019Stephen Wayne MallettNothing More's music video

References

  1. ^ John Moschitta (2010). "The Brothers "Not-So" Grim". LA Teen Festival The Magazine. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  2. ^ "Lemonade Mouth Cast Q& A". Seventeen. April 13, 2011.
  3. ^ "We Burnin' Up (feat. Chris Brochu) – Single by Adam Hicks". iTunes. May 13, 2010. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
  4. ^ "Patricia Riggen – director of Lemonade Mouth". TV Guide. May 13, 2010. Retrieved May 13, 2010.