Chris O’Donnell is an American actor who has a net worth of $25 million. Chris has enjoyed a long and successful acting career, appearing in a number of Hollywood blockbusters and television series. Today, he is probably best known for his starring role in “NCIS: Los Angeles,” although he had previously generated quite the reputation with films like “Batman & Robin,” “Circle of Friends,” and “The Three Muskateers” during the 90s.
One of O’Donnell’s first major acting gigs was a McDonald’s commercial in which he served Michael Jordan. While he was still in his teens, he appeared in the television series “Jack and Mike.” Next year, the 17-year-old made his film debut in the movie “Men Don’t Leave” alongside Jessica Lange. By the early 90s, Chris had established himself in Hollywood, and he went on to star in a number of high-profile films.
In 1995, he booked the role of Dick Grayson (Robin) in the film “Batman Forever.” Chris reportedly won the role amidst competition from actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Jude Law, Scott Speedman, and many others. Although O’Donnell would eventually wrestle the role away from DiCaprio (the other main choice), Leo would get revenge later by booking the lead in “Titanic” (Chris was also strongly considered for that role).
After appearing in the film “The Chamber,” O’Donnell reprised his role as Robin in 1997’s “Batman & Robin.” The film was a commercial success, but it was widely mocked by both fans and critics. What followed was a bit of an unproductive period for Chris, although he was considered for the lead role in “Spider-Man” before losing out to Toby Maguire. He was also considered for Will Smith’s role in “Men in Black.” His most notable films during this period were “The Bachelor” and “Vertical Limit.”
Facing a damaged reputation after the “Batman & Robin” debacle, Chris moved towards television instead of film. He began with a few appearances in shows like “Two and a Half Man,” “Head Cases,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” He then made a name for himself in the miniseries “The Company” before returning to film with “Kit Kittredge: An American Girl” in 2008. In 2009, he booked a major recurring role in “NCIS: Los Angeles,” playing NCIS Special Agent G. Callen. This role would prove to be one of the most defining moments of his recent career. As of 2020, the series is still going. In 2010, he starred in the film “Cats & Dogs, The Revenge of Kitty Galore.”
