Celebrities Named Christopher We Acknowledge

For years we have acknowledged Italian explorer Christopher Columbus as the man who discovered the “new world” which became the Americans. Reasons include some of the false information we received in our history books. What we have come to find out as we unpack true history is the violence and famine Columbus brought with him. So much so that cities are choosing not honor Columbus in favor of Indigenous People’s Day, which places the spotlight on the invaluable contributions Indigenous peoples have given to this country. So while we will not acknowledge Christopher Columbus, there are some amazing Christophers to acknowledge on this day. From the many rappers who have been given the name, one of the greatest pro wrestlers of our era and some actors who are called Christopher, here’s who we do give credit to.  

1. Christopher George Latore Wallace

2. Christopher Lee Rios

Big Pun!

3. Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown

Breezy!

4. Christopher Brian "Chris" Bridges

Luda!

5. Christopher Breaux AKA Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 2013 Costume Institute Gala 

6. Christopher 'Kid' Reid and Christopher 'Play' Martin

Rappers

7. Chris Dooley, Jr. AKA Hurricane Chris

Rapper Chris Dooley, Jr., better known by his stage name Hurricane Chris

8. Christopher Julius "Chris" Rock III

Comedian

9. Christopher Robert "Chris" Evans

Captain America

10. Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly, Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith AKA Kris Kross

Kris Kross (Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly, Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith) 

11. Chris Hemsworth

Thor

12. Christopher Michael "Chris" Pratt

Star Lord

13. Christopher Emmanuel Paul

& Chris, Jr.

14. Christopher Whitelaw "Chris" Pine

Captain Kirk

15. Marion Christopher Barry

The Late Son of Marion Barry

16. Christopher Wesson Bosh

2-Time NBA World Champion

17. Christopher "Chris" Tucker

Actor/Comedian/Smokey

18. Christopher "Chris" Anthony John Martin

Coldplay!

19. Christopher Keith Irvine

WWE Superstar Chris Jericho

20. Christopher Allen Lloyd

Doc! (Back To The Future)

21. Christopher Walken

Actor (Real Name Roland)