Chris McCarrell Career, Biography, Net Worth & Personal Life

Chris McCarrell is a theatrical and television actor and singer from the United States. He is most known for playing Marius Pontmercy in the Broadway version of Les Misérables, as well as originating the eponymous character in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, which premiered off-Broadway, toured in 2019, and opened on Broadway.

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Bio & Wiki Overview
Career
Net Worth
Personal Details
Social Media Platforms
Frequently Asked Questions
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Bio & Wiki Overview

McCarrell was raised in Aurora, Ohio. His mother, DeAnna McCarrell, was an Aurora City Schools guidance counselor, and his father, Bernie McCarrell, was a Ravenna, Ohio, wood shop instructor.

McCarrell attended University School, a private all-boys secondary school in Hunting Valley, Ohio. McCarrell participated in a party for the retiring headmaster shortly before his first year, where alums from the performing arts came and performed. On the way home, he informed his parents that he wanted to major in musical theater, and that was the moment he realized he wanted to be an actor.

Full Name	Chris McCarrell
Gender	Male
Instagram Profile	@chrismzcarrell
Profession	Actor
Date of Birth	January 9, 1991
Age (as of 2023)	32 Years Old
Place of Birth	Ohio, United States
Nationality	American
Hometown	Ohio, United States of America
Star Sign	Capricorn
Ethnicity	White
School	A local school in Ohio, United States
University/College	Baldwin Wallace University: Conservatory of Music (2013), University School
Educational Qualifications	Graduated

Career

McCarrell started acting professionally in regional performances of plays soon after graduating, including the main parts in the Summer of ’42 and the first production of Bubble Boy.

Later that year, McCarrell was cast in a 35MM concert. The performance took place on October 7, 2013, at 54 Below, and the cast includes numerous Broadway stars, including Lauren Pritchard (Spring Awakening), Lesli Margherita (Matilda), and Zachary Levi (First Date).

McCarrell went on to audition for the part of Marius Pontmercy in the 2014 Broadway revival of Les Misérables. However, he was summoned back to audition for one of the other young children, Joly, a few months after his initial reading. McCarrell was then hired to play both Joly and Marius as an understudy. The same year, McCarrell was cast as Lost Boy Nibs in Peter Pan Live!, an NBC television special that aired on December 4, 2014.

After a brief practice session, McCarrell officially replaced cast member Andy Mientus in Les Misérables on March 3, 2015, and starred as Marius at the Imperial Theatre until the production closed on September 4, 2016.

Net Worth

Chris McCarrell is an American-based actor born on January 9, 1991, in Ohio, United States of America, with a net worth of $3 million. Chris McCarrell is most known for playing Marius Pontmercy in the Broadway version of Les Misérables, as well as originating the eponymous character in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, which premiered off-Broadway, toured in 2019, and opened on Broadway.

Estimated Net Worth	$3 million
Salary/Wage	N/A
Income Sources	Acting

Personal Details

Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	N/A
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
Body measurement	N/A
Parents	DeAnna McCarrell, Bernie McCarrell
Relationship Status	N/A
Siblings	N/A

This American actor is active on social media platforms, allowing fans to interact with him more intimately. Chris interacts with his fans on sites such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter, offering updates on his profession and behind-the-scenes experiences and peeks into his life.

His posts frequently showcase his love of the arts with videos of his performances, rehearsals, and encounters with fellow performers. Chris fosters interactions with fans and gives them a deeper look at his path as a musician through his social media presence.