Chris Perfetti

Chris Perfetti (born December 12, 1988) is an American actor whose career has spanned stage, television, and film, earning him critical acclaim and a growing fan base. Raised in Webster, New York, after being born in Rochester, he discovered his passion for performance early and attended Webster Schroeder High School, where he participated in numerous school productions that honed his comedic timing and dramatic range. He later pursued formal training at the Conservatory of Theater at the State University of New York at Purchase, graduating with a BFA and sharing classrooms with future stars such as Micah Stock and Zoe Kravitz, experiences that deepened his craft and introduced him to a network of collaborators. Perfetti’s professional breakthrough came on the Off‑Broadway stage when he originated the role of Charlie in Stephen Karam’s acclaimed play Sons of the Prophet, a performance that earned him the Theatre World Award for Best Debut Performance and signaled his arrival as a serious stage actor. He continued to build his theatrical résumé with notable roles like Bomber in William Inge’s Picnic revival (December 2012) and Ariel in The Tempest at the Delacorte Theater during the summer of 2015, demonstrating his versatility across classic and contemporary works. Transitioning to screen, Perfetti appeared in indie projects such as The Surrogate and Minyan before landing recurring television roles, most prominently as Tim Fletch on NBC’s pirate adventure series Crossbones (2014) and as Brady in the second season of HBO’s groundbreaking series Looking (2015), later reprising the role in the series finale film Looking: The Movie (2016). In 2020 he joined the CW’s suspense‑drama In the Dark as Ben, further expanding his television credentials. As of 2025, he is best known for his role as Jacob Hill on the hit ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary, a performance that garnered him a Critics’ Choice Award nomination and contributed to the show’s Screen Actors Guild Award win, underscoring his impact on contemporary comedy. Throughout his career, Perfetti has been praised for his energetic presence, sharp wit, and ability to infuse even supporting characters with depth, qualities that continue to make him a sought‑after talent in both comedic and dramatic projects. His ongoing work reflects a commitment to diverse storytelling and a steady ascent within the entertainment industry.