The sexy dad from the CW’s Life Unexpected chats about trading NYC for LA, working on a set full of tweeting teens, and fatherhood—on- and off-screen.
Britt & Kris
My big break was… A play in New York called Bread and Butter. It was the first full-length play that Eugene O’Neill ever wrote. I received a lot of glowing reviews out of it and from there I was able to get a manager and an agent.
I left NYC for LA when… I met my wife. I was in LA meeting up with some buddies and I walked into this little restaurant called Casa Vega, and in the middle of this half-circle of guys was this stunning beauty. I couldn’t take my eyes off of her. We chatted the whole night, and the next night, and then I literally stayed.
On-set with Brittany Robertson [Polaha’s costar]… I have to remind myself, you’re not her dad, she’s your equal and what were you doing at 19? I totally have a paternal bond with her.
When Brittany texts between takes… I’m like, what is this fandangled thing you do? Then I scratch my head and look at her like she’s a little alien.
The last fan comment on my Facebook page was… “I think you’re going to be a big star but there’s no chemistry between you and your [on-screen] daughter.” I was going to write back, but my wife told me not to.
The best lesson I’ve learned so far is… Humility. My wife taught me that.
When you become a father… You realize it’s no longer your movie. When you meet somebody, you’re a costar. But the minute you have kids you’re just an extra.
One of my favorite things about living in LA is… The beach. We like to take drives out to Malibu.
Life Unexpected Season 2 premieres Tuesday 9/14 at 9p/8c only on The CW!
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