Christopher Corson

Career Audio Radio guy morphed into an Austin-based actor-screenwriter in 2018. --- As an actor and screenwriter with a deep background in photography, radio, and screenwriting, I bring a unique perspective to the table that incorporates visual and audio storytelling skills. I am passionate about creating engaging stories that resonate with audiences and inspire personal growth, both as a writer and an actor. My dual career channels of writing and acting are obviously complementary in depth, enabling me to uniquely bring a deeper understanding of character development and visual storytelling to both my acting and writing projects. Through my 38+ days of acting work combined 22 acting classes I have gained a greater appreciation for the nuances of performance and how they can elevate a story to new heights. --- In Feb 2021, my acting career was launched. I was cast in "Walker" as a recurring actor three times (E 5,10,16). 2 of which made the final cuts and hit the screen. I also worked in "Walker" Season 2 in E1,3,7, and 9. Netflix cast me in my first feature film ("Plus-Minus) as an "LA Pool Party Goer". On Oct 9, 2021, I worked under Sam Elliot in Fort Worth Texas in the Paramount+ smash hit series "1883" (S1 E4). I was also cast in a TV commercial for Aspen Dental as an "Upscale Businessman". Tito's Handmade Vodka selected me as the feature actor (from 10 extras) in their "Build it Bold" campaign. --- In August 2021, I starred in my speaking debut as the LEAD in three scenes for a multimedia bio-documentary film by Syntaur Productions, New Braunfels, Texas, in Episode 11. To further develop my acting skills for my "Walker" and "1883" roles, I completed over 20 private riding lessons to add veracity to my equestrian skills to my resume. --- In March 2022, I was cast as co-lead in a film short "Two" in a dialogue-intensive role. I also landed a co-star speaking role as "Curly Belle" (bad guy) in the indie film "Reina of the West" (Cross Network). My Red Carpet Premier on the Big Screen was on December 9, 2022, in Houston, which was a huge day for me and my family. --- I loved riding so much that I signed up for a Montana-Wyoming for real 50-mile "Spring Cattle Drive" adventure in May 2022. I made a documentary of my 5-days in-the-saddle and and hand filming experience. My first film won 3rd place in the documentaries category in June 2022 at the Alamo City Film Festival. I earned my accidental "director" credit. "Spring Cattle Drive" available on YouTube. 27 minutes. As of April 13, 2023, it has garnered over 9,728 views between the two versions (one with titles)." --- In September, 2022 I was cast in a brand new Music Video, "Way Down Yonder", by Country Artist Chase Rice in Fort Worth. They made me the feature actor/stuntman which got me shot 20 times and thrown across a card table. I lived but had a sore elbow for a two months. This very cool Music Video scored as of October 2024 over 395,000 views. So much fun. Also did an 2 day shoot for the award winning Techno Horror Music Video, "Cage". Cast as a "fancy server". --- Cast as President of the United States in a speaking role in the sci-if/horror film short "Attack of the Sea Titan", (by Ryan Reznick) 2023. --- "Bass Reeves"/Taylor Sheridan/Paramount+ cast me as Captain In the 1st Arkansas Volunteers Infantry (Civil War) in a three day shoot Jan/Feb 2023. It's Episode One. Am a feature actor in the Elkhorn Tavern battle scene. Then cast as a "Trapper" and then again as a "Choctaw Indian Townsperson" later in March in Episode(s) 2/3. I was called back for three additional casting days (Episodes 4 and 5) in the first week of May 2023 (Fort Smith Stephenville, Tx scene). When wrapped I was cast in 6 of the 8 episodes. Premiered November 2023 on Paramount+. Their most viewed new TV Series on Paramount+. --- 2024 Cast in the features "Stages", "Daisy", and "Bad Men Must Bleed". Also was cast as a co-star in horror/comedy "Attack of the Sea Titan". I played the role of "The President of the United States". Director said I nailed it. --- December 2023 dedicate time to16 weeks of Acting Foundations Study with Jenny Frame (Carol Hickey Drama School, Austin). --- January-March 2024 enrolled in the Acting Film Studies course of Carol Hickey Drama School. 8 weeks of camera work. --- Disciplined actor eager to grow to next level. Looking for lead or supporting roles. I fit somewhere between a young Kenny Rogers and Chris Kristofferson but more striking. --- 14 years sober. Father of 3 grown kids. Single. USAF Veteran. Cancer Survivor. Reliable. Fit. Durable. July 2023 VO2 Max score 49.4. Family has 4 generations of military service.