Cast & Characters of The O.C. >> Chris Carmack (Luke Ward) Chris Carmack is not your typical big time model that appears on the internationally distributed ad prints, nor one of those figures who get to wear designers' clothes walking runways. He is a multitalented model, actor and artist who is expanding his way into the highest level of success in the entertainment industry. With sandy blonde hair, crystal blue eyes and well-build body, one look says every thing about Chris. He is hot, a typical all-American jog. Born James Christopher Carmack on December 22nd, 1980 in Washington, DC, Chris grew up in Rockville, Maryland with an older brother and a younger sister. He attended Magruder High School, where he took active roles in both acting and sports. He was a member of his high school's Magruder Drama Club where he showed his early interest and talent in acting. After high school, Chris went to New York University to pursue a degree in Arts in the Tisch School. While Chris was being located in New York for school, he was discovered by a modeling scout. For a struggling college student at the time, Chris give modeling a try. His drop-dead gorgeous looks are exactly what Bruce Weber was looking for for Abercrombie & Fitch. Dozens of his photos shot by Bruce Weber were featured in the 2000 A&F quarterly issue "Back to School". In the following year, Chris scored big again by appearing on the Spring 2000 Guess campaign "Wailea", sharing the spotlights with Adriana Lima, Chris Oprysk, and Megan Ewing. The other catalogues and editorials that Chris has appeared in include Lord and Taylor, Macy's, Target, Who A U, ELLE France and Cosmo Girl. Chris has his first national television commercial in 2002 in the KIA "all-models event" in which the beautiful people take over an auto showroom not knowing "models" refers to cars. Chris plays the hunky male model sitting the car with the wind blowing his golden tresses. The whole scene lasts less than five seconds, but Chris radiates every bit of his sexiness. Chris's real goal is to be an aspiring actor. After being a theater student at Stella Adler in New York for two years, Chris decided it was time to move to west coast to pursue his luck in Hollywood while taking private acting lessons. He contacted the branch of his agency located in Los Angels. The modeling department referred him to the commercials department, which sent him out on some 50 commercials before he landed the KIA spot. In terms of acting, Chris started a few plays including guest appearance in Comedy Central's Strangers with Candy. He was one of the leads in the play "The Day I Stood Still by Kevin Elyot", presented in LA in January 2002. Chris played the part of the cast of the late-night serial comedy "The Strip", which played at the Evidence Room in LA from February to June 2002. As one of the readers and actors in "The Lost Poems" of Tennessee Williams presented at the Laurelgrove Theatre in LA, in August 2002, Chris showcased his musical talent as well as his genius in acting. What Chris learned in the acting business is that there is so much competition going on, and having a good agent isn't enough to secure a spot. Of course he is grateful for all the opportunities he's had. However a constant waiting for audition is the most disheartening part for Chris. His advices for other disheartened actors, "Don't think about what they want - just be yourself." And Chris Carmack will definitely be a star with his resilience and dedication to his work someday. Biography courtesy of Celebrity Male Models.com 2003 Virtual Rain. This is an unofficial fansite with no relation to FOX, Warner Brothers, or any of their associates. This is just a fansite opened for the purpose of exposing the show "The O.C" to new fans across the internet. Original copyright of all photos remain to FOX/WB and are used purely for the purpose of enjoying the show and furthering its fanbase.