American actor Chace Crawford was born on July 18, 1985 in Lubbock, Texas. He initially did not ambition to become an actor; he played football and golf as a high school student, and also dabbled in a modeling career in Dallas. When he studied at the Pepperdine University near Malibu, California, he struggled to identify a career track, and moved between courses in communications, advertising and business. He only pursued acting after his mother encouraged him to do so; he eventually signed himself to a talent agency and committed himself to acting studies.
Crawford made his acting debut in 2006, when he starred in the Lifetime television movie Long Lost Son. He plays the role of Matthew Williams, the son of Kristen Sheppard (Gabrielle Anwar) who was presumed to have drowned but suddenly resurfaces with his father (Richard Blade) who was also presumed dead. He followed it with his film debut, the thriller film The Covenant, where he starred alongside Steven Strait and Sebastian Stan.
In 2007, Crawford was cast in his first major television role, as Nate Archibald in the teen drama Gossip Girl. His character, raised by a wealthy business magnate, is the boyfriend of lead character Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester), and close friend of Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick). However, at one point in the series, he secretly harbors his desire for Blair’s best friend Serena van der Woodson (Blake Lively), which culminates in a one-night stand between the two. He cuts off the affair, though, after realizing that he loves Blair.
Christopher Chace Crawford
-Went to Pepperdine.
-At a casting somebody asked him for his pants as a souvenior. ( I would love to have his pants )
-Voted 'Best Dressed' his senior year of High School.
-His younger sister, Candice, is Miss Missouri USA 2008.
Before Chace broke into the acting business, he was a valet. He admits to stealing customer's gum while on the job.
At the 2008 Teen Choice Awards Chace won the award for Choice TV Breakout Star Male.
Whenever free, Chace loves to read and work out.
Chace is very good friends with Gossip Girl co-star Ed Westwick. When they are filming the show, Chace and Ed are roommates.
Chace loves children so much that he gets emotional when they get hurt.
Chace's worst habit is that he doesn't clean his dishes.
Chace used to date the pop sensation Carrie Underwood. They broke up mutually through a text message.
Chace loves eating fried chicken.
In 2008, Chace appeared in the movie Loaded as Hayden Prince.
While attending the Pepperdine University, Chace thought of following his father's footsteps by becoming a doctor, but decided to move towards acting.
Chace gave his first girlfriend a mix tape for Valentine's day when they were in sixth grade.
Chace is right-handed.
Chace shares an apartment in New York City with his Gossip Girl cast-mate Ed Westwick, who plays Chuck on the show.
As well as his mother's encouragement, Chace also chose to become an actor based on a career aptitude test he had taken in high school. This revealed that he was best suited to a career in the performing arts.
Chace says that the hardest part of filming The Covenant was the cold temperatures when shooting at night.
Chace made his film debut in the year 2004 in the made-for-television movie Long Lost Sun.
Besides getting married, Chace would love to fly a plane before he dies.
Chace did all his stunts in the movie The Covenant, and claims that he would love to do them in future.
One of his favorite movies is the 1987 release Lost Boys.
Chace is scared of spiders but not of heights.
Chace is very good friends with Jesse Metcalfe.
Chace attended the Ridgeview Elementary School in Bloomington, Minnesota.
As of 2007, he splits his time between Los Angeles and New York.
When Chace decided to be an actor, he was signed by the first talent agent that interviewed him.
Chace attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.
Chace was a model in his hometown of Dallas and never thought that he would be an actor.
Chace graduated from the Trinity Christian Academy in 2003.
Chace played football and golf in high school and is a talented artist.
2008 Teen Choice Award Choice TV Breakout Star Male Gossip Girl Won
Long Lost Son
The Covenant
Gossip Girl
Loaded Hayden Price
The Haunting of Molly Hartley
Family Guy
"Being close to my friends. I like to spend time alone as well, but the best time is with friends around when you can laugh. It doesn't matter what we do are where we are."
"I like to play golf, I love sports, American football, basketball… and to eat! And play pool."
"I love walking around, and the energy of the city is fantastic."
"Doubt your doubts before you doubt your beliefs."