Chandler Riggs, the American actor known for his role as Carl Grimes on AMC TV’s drama ‘The Walking Dead’, has risen to fame and established himself as one of the industry’s child prodigies. Starting his acting career at a young age, Riggs first appeared in the film ‘Jesus H. Zombie’ before landing the iconic role of Carl Grimes in ‘The Walking Dead’. The series, which has become one of the highest rated in television history, has catapulted Riggs’ career to new heights. Alongside his work on ‘The Walking Dead’, Riggs has also appeared in other television shows and films, showcasing his talent and versatility. With his reputation and talent constantly growing, Riggs is undoubtedly on the path to becoming the next superstar in the industry.
Quick Facts
- Age: 24 Years
- Family:
- Father: Gina Ann (née Carlton)
- Mother: William Riggs
- Siblings: Grayson (Younger Brother)
- Actors
- American Men
- City: Atlanta, Georgia
- U.S. State: Georgia
Career
Chandler Riggs began his career at a young age, making his theatre debut at the age of eight in the production of ‘Munchkin’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. In 2009, at the age of nine, he had his big breakthrough in both television and film. He landed the role of Tom in the film ‘Get Low’ and also starred in the television film ‘The Wronged Man’.
In 2010, Riggs was cast as Carl Grimes in ‘The Walking Dead’, an AMC horror drama television series. The show follows Grimes, his family, and friends as they fight to survive in a violent apocalyptic world filled with zombies and dangerous humans. To prepare for his role, Riggs started reading ‘The Walking Dead’ comics, which helped him better understand the plot and his character. The series has become the highest rated series in cable television history.
In addition to his work on ‘The Walking Dead’, Riggs has been involved in other projects. He appeared in the short film ‘Terminus’ as Daniel and played George Bruckner in ‘Mercy’ in 2014. He also made a guest appearance as himself in the series ‘Talking Dead’. Riggs’ upcoming project is the film ‘Keep Watching’, where he will play the character of John Mitchell.
Riggs’ talent and dedication to his work have been recognized with awards. He won the Best Leading Young Actor award at the Young Artists Awards and the Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series at the Saturn Awards.
Personal Life
Chandler Riggs was born on June 27, 1999, in Atlanta, Georgia. He has a younger brother named Grayson. After being homeschooled for a period of time, Riggs returned to public school in February 2013. He completed 9th grade at Etwoah High School in Woodstock, Georgia, on May 28, 2014.
Outside of acting, Riggs enjoys listening to electric pop music and playing video games. He even has a YouTube channel where he records himself playing video games with his brother and friends. His favorite movie is ‘The Mist’, released in 2007.
Riggs is known for his humility towards his fans and organizes a fan meet every year. In 2015, he began dating Brianna Mamphis.