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Christopher Atkins

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American actor (born 1961)
For other people named Chris Atkins, seeChris Atkins (disambiguation).

Christopher Atkins
Atkins attending the Bench Warmer Holiday Party at Empire, Hollywood, California on December 5, 2009
Born
Christopher Atkins Bomann

(1961-02-21)February 21, 1961 (age 64)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • businessman
Years active1979–present
Spouse
Lyn Barron
​
​
(m. 1985; div. 2007)​
Children2

Christopher Atkins Bomann[1] (born February 21, 1961)[2] is an American actor and businessman. He starred in the 1980 filmThe Blue Lagoon and played Peter Richards onDallas (1983–1984).

Early life

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Christopher Atkins Bomann was born[2] and raised[3] inRye, New York. He is the son of Donald Bomann and Bitsy Nebauer, who divorced during his childhood.[4] Atkins was an aspiring baseball player; when his baseball aspirations were derailed by knee problems, he started a modeling career. When he began acting, Atkins dropped the last name Bomann and used his middle name, Atkins, as his last name.[3]

Career

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Atkins in 1981

A friend suggested that Atkins audition forThe Blue Lagoon.[2] The film's director,Randal Kleiser, stated that Atkins was a sailing instructor with no acting experience when he was cast in the film.[3] Atkins and co-starBrooke Shields played teenaged cousins who find love while living in an isolated tropical paradise after being marooned as children.[5] Released in 1980, the film grossed over $58 million with a production cost of $4.5 million[6][7][8] but received negative critical responses.[9] Atkins appeared both nude and scantily clad in the film.[5][10][11][4] WhileBlue Lagoon was controversial due to its nude scenes and sexual content,[12] it nevertheless became a "pop culture phenomenon".[13] Although Atkins was nominated for aGolden Globe Award for New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture – Male forThe Blue Lagoon,[14] critical responses to his performance were negative. ATV Guide reviewer wrote that "Atkins looks as if he would be more at home on a surfboard,"[15] and Gary Arnold wrote inThe Washington Post that Atkins's performance "evoke[s] modeling sessions and beach-party movies."[16]

In 1982 Atkins posed nude forPlaygirl,[4][11] and co-starred withKristy McNichol inThe Pirate Movie (1982), an update ofGilbert and Sullivan's operettaThe Pirates of Penzance.[2] His song "How Can I Live Without Her", which peaked at #71 on theBillboard Hot 100, was used in that film. For his performance in the filmA Night in Heaven (1983), Atkins won the 1983Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor.[17] For one season (1983–1984), Atkins had a recurring role as swimming instructor Peter Richards onDallas.[2]

In 1999, Atkins appeared in the television sitcomSuddenly Susan, which starred Shields.[3] In 2009, Atkins appeared onVH1'sConfessions of a Teen Idol, a reality show featuring former teen idols.[18][19] Atkins was ranked no. 76 on VH1's list of 100 Greatest Teen Stars.[2]

Atkins became a luxury pool builder[18] and co-developed the Christopher Atkins Strike Jacket E.F.L. (Extreme Fishing Lure), "a rubbery slipcovering for traditional baits."[3]

In 2023, Atkins appeared inLadies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas, where he reunited onscreen with hisDallas costar,Linda Gray.

In July 2025, Atkins once again graced the cover ofPlaygirl. A newGreg Gorman photoshoot was conducted for the issue.[20]

Personal life

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Atkins and his daughter, Brittney, on the red carpet at the 62nd Annual Mother Goose Parade in San Diego County, 2008

Atkins married Lyn Barron Weber ofSydney, Australia, on May 25, 1985. They have two children: son Grant Bomann (b. 1985) and daughter Brittney Bomann (b. 1987).[21][22] They divorced in 2007.[23]

In a 2009 interview, Atkins acknowledged his past struggle with alcoholism and stated that he had been sober for 22 years.[23]

Filmography

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Film and television

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YearTitleRoleNotes
1980The Blue LagoonRichard LestrangeNominated—Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture – Male
1981Swan LakePrince SiegfriedVoice only, English version
1981Child Bride of Short CreekIsaac KingTV movie
1982Aladdin and the Magic LampAladdinVoice only, English version
1982The Pirate MovieFredericNominated—Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor
1983–84DallasPeter RichardsTV series, 27 episodes (season 7)
1983A Night in HeavenRick MonroeGolden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor
1985Secret WeaponsAllan CollierTV movie
1985HotelJason FieldingEpisode: "Echoes"
1987Beaks: The MoviePeter
1987Night Rose: Akhbar's DaughterBittermanTV pilot episode
1988Mortuary AcademyMax Grimm
1989Listen to MeBruce ArlingtonGolden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor
1990Fatal CharmAdam BrennerTV movie
1990ShakmaSam
1991Extralarge: Miami KillerBlakeTV movie
1992Wet and Wild Summer!Bobby McCain
1993The Adventures of the Black StallionDrag RacerEpisode: "Racing in the Streets"
1993Dracula RisingVladDirect-to-video
1993Die WatchingMichael TerrenceDirect-to-video
1993¡Dispara!Spence
1993King's RansomSpenceDirect-to-video
1994Bandit Goes CountryJohnny BruceTV movie
1994Trigger FastDusty Fog
1994Guns of HonorDusty FogTV movie
1994Signal OneMartin Bullet
1995Project Shadowchaser IIISnakeTV movie
1995Smoke n LightninLightnin
1996It's My PartyJack Allen
1996Dead Man's IslandRoger PrescottTV movie
1996Angel Flight DownJack BahrTV movie
1996Silk StalkingsChance ReynoldsEpisode: "Compulsion"
1997High TideRaiderEpisode: "A Rock and a Hard Place"
1997Mutual NeedsAndrew
1998The Fairy King of Ar—Writer and producer
1999Suddenly SusanTonyEpisode: "Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut"
1999Lima: Breaking the SilenceJeff
1999Deadly DelusionsSam Gitlin
2000Malicious IntentAlfred Russo
2000Stage GhostMatthew Bronson
2001Title to MurderPaul Shaughnessy
2001Dark RealmJack AndersonEpisode: "Emma's Boy"
2001The Little UnicornPC Sid EdwardsDirect-to-video
2001True Legends of the WestTheodore Sutherland
200213th ChildRonDirect-to-video
2002Under the GunBill
2002The StonemanKip Hollings
2002Love Don't Come EasyClay
2002Tequila ExpressDavid Manning
2003QuigleyWoodward Channing
2003Strike ForceRingo
2006Caved In: Prehistoric TerrorJohn PalmerTV movie
2007PaybackSean Walker
2007Spiritual WarriorsKing of Sparta
2008Blind AmbitionWild Bill
2008100 Million BCErik RenoDirect-to-video
2008Chinaman's Chance: America's Other SlavesJacob
2009Forget Me NotMr. Channing
2009Confessions of a Teen IdolHimselfTV reality series, 8 episodes
2010MelissaEllisShort film (directed by his daughter)
2010Stained Glass WindowsDetective Marshall
2011SedonaPierce
2011Family 2.0MichaelShort film
2011Exodus FallWayne Minor
2011Assassins' CodeDaniel Dodd
2011HiddenDian's Husband
2011Harley's HillMr. MillerDirect-to-video
2012Blue Lagoon: The AwakeningMr. ChristiansenTV movie
2013Crazy Kind of LoveMr. Jeffries
2013AmyChrisAlso associate producer
2014Waiting in the Wings: The MusicalPriest
2014Better Late Than Never—Short film (executive producer)
2014Guardian AngelJohn Robertson
2014CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationJimmy TurelliEpisode: "Dead Rails"
2015A Horse for SummerPastor Bob
2015The Sparrows: NestingMike SparrowAction On Film International Film Festival – Best Actor
2015Kids vs MonstersCharles
2015A Tennis Shoe in the StreetLucky / Brandon
2016The EleventhNeilTV series short, 5 episodes
2016The Unlikely'sDaniel Jacobsen
2018Gathering of Heroes: Legend of the Seven SwordsGarrik Grayraven
2018The City of GoldRichard Davenport
2019Defrost: The Virtual SeriesGeorge Michael GarrisonTV series short, 11 episodes
2019One RemainsSamuel Mahoney
2020Lake of Fire 2020Henry Wayne
2021Attraction to ParisEdward
2023Ladies of the '80s: A Divas ChristmasPeteTelevision film

References

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  2. ^abcdef"Happy Birthday To Rye's Christopher Atkins".Rye Daily Voice. February 21, 2014.
  3. ^abcdeTauber, Michelle (October 9, 2000)."From the Depths".People.com.
  4. ^abcWallace, David (July 11, 1983)."Look Out, J.R.—Chris Atkins Is Muscling in on the Action as Dallas Beefs Up Its Cast".People.com.
  5. ^abMcMurrin, Kristin (August 11, 1980)."Too Much, Too Young?".People. RetrievedAugust 23, 2018.
  6. ^"The Blue Lagoon (1980) - Financial Information".The-Numbers.com. RetrievedJanuary 4, 2020.
  7. ^"AFI Catalog of Feature Films: The First 100 Years 1893–1993".AFI.com. RetrievedJanuary 4, 2020.
  8. ^"The Blue Lagoon".Turner Classic Movies. RetrievedJanuary 4, 2020.
  9. ^"The Blue Lagoon".Rotten Tomatoes. July 4, 1980. RetrievedJanuary 7, 2018.
  10. ^"Christopher Atkins: Poster Child for Gay Rights Movement?".Advocate.com. January 9, 2009. RetrievedAugust 23, 2018.
  11. ^ab"Chris Atkins".HollywoodShow.com. Archived fromthe original on August 23, 2018. RetrievedAugust 23, 2018.
  12. ^Bender, Abbey (March 4, 2019)."Sexualized Innocence: Revisiting The Blue Lagoon".www.RogerEbert.com.
  13. ^Mackie, Drew (July 1, 2015)."Celebrate The Blue Lagoon's 35th Anniversary with 10 Movie Facts You Should Know".People.com.
  14. ^Andreeva, Nellie (March 8, 2012)."Denise Richards To Co-Star In 'Blue Lagoon' Reboot, Christopher Atkins To Make Cameo".Deadline Hollywood.
  15. ^"The Blue Lagoon Reviews".TV Guide. Red Ventures. RetrievedFebruary 16, 2021.
  16. ^Arnold, Gary."Depth Defying".The Washington Post. RetrievedFebruary 16, 2021.
  17. ^Fleming, Andrew (November 27, 2014)."Reliving Reckless by Bryan Adams".Vancouver Courier.
  18. ^abBierly, Mandy (January 2, 2009)."Christopher Atkins: PopWatch 'Teen Idol' Q&A (Part 4 of 4)".EW.com.
  19. ^McNamara, Mary (January 6, 2009)."Idol hopes underlie these 'Confessions'".The Boston Globe.
  20. ^Norcen, Luca (July 10, 2025)."Christopher Atkins: The Blue Lagoon Turns 45".Playgirl. RetrievedJuly 10, 2025.
  21. ^"Actor Christopher Atkins, wife Lyn Barron, daughter Brittney Bomann and son Grant Bomann". Ron Galella archive. 2012. RetrievedJuly 31, 2015.
  22. ^"Christopher Atkins".nndb.com. RetrievedJuly 31, 2015.
  23. ^abRizzo, Monica (February 16, 2009)."Christopher Atkins second act".People. RetrievedAugust 23, 2018.

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