Mini Biography

Christopher Peters (also known as Chris Peters) is the son of producer Jon Peters (studio head, producer - Batman, Rain Man (1988), The Color Purple (1985), Superman Returns (2006)) and actress Lesley Ann Warren,(Academy Award Nominated Actress - Cinderella (1965) (TV), _Victor/Victoria (1982)_ and currently "Desperate Housewives" (2004)).

Christopher was raised in Malibu, CA and, after completing his education at Beverly Hills High then Goddard College in Vermont (Masters in Business and Communications), he returned to Hollwood and took a position at Warner Bros records in the A & R dept signing and developing emerging talent for the label.

But acting and producing being his roots, Christopher was then offered and took a staring role on TV for CBS "Morningstar/Eveningstar" (1986) as well as a number of films, The Lost Boys (1987), River's Edge (1986) and made-for-TV specials for various networks.

Following in his father's footsteps, Christopher took an entry level position at Cannon Films for Golan Globus working his way up through the ranks. After several years, Christopher was then offered numerous creative exec positions at several different film companies but decided on Peters Entertainment where he took a job as director of development.

In late 1990's, a few months after Christopher started with Peters Entertainment, Chris developed and sold to Warner Bros a new and exciting take on the Robin Hood franchise securing a producing title and his first major studio film as producer. In the following year, Christopher rose to VP of Peters entertainment developing projects such as the now in production Superman Returns, The famous Japanise cartoon Akira, The Blob, A Star is Born and others.

Recently, Christopher has formed his own company and is in working relationship with Warner Bros on several projects. He is currently producing Mad Monster Party with Basil Iwanyk of Thunder Road.

Spouse

Trivia

Featured in the book "Hit and Run" by Nancy Griffin

Featured in the book "Streisand: A Biography" by Ann Edwards

Lesley Ann Warren credits Christopher as the reason why she landed her reoccurring role of Susan's (Teri Hatcher) Mom, Sophie, in the Emmy Award winning "Desperate Housewives" (2004) (Los Angeles Daily News, April 2005).

Lives with wife, Daniella Peters, at their home in Los Angeles.

Was the first person to start, create and get approved a no-holds barred fight show with a major television network, in this case, '"Showtime" and Bmg Home video, which has continued with the trend of UFC and reality fight shows on TV today.

Stepbrother of Caleigh Peters.

... of Jason Christopher Peters, ...

... of Jason Christopher Peters, ...