Carmen Christopher

Carmen Christopher
Christopher in 2026
Born
Occupations
  • Actor
  • stand-up comedian
  • writer
  • producer

Carmen Christopher is an American actor and comedian. He plays Rick on English Teacher on the FX Network.[1] He has played Chester on The Bear since season one.[2] He has had recurring roles on Killing It, Joe Pera Talks To You, Shrill, and Search Party.[2] Christopher was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States and got into comedy after taking improv classes at the Second City.[3] In 2024 he starred in the comedy show Live From the Windy City.[4]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2019OtherhoodDelivery Guy
2023First Time Female DirectorEd
2023Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy MountainCarmen
2024Adult Best FriendsPhil
2024FriendshipJimp
TBANever Change!Tedi MayoPost-production
TBABlowback 2: Master of Espionage - The ReturnAgent RatthewPost-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2016Late Night with Seth MeyersLil BoboEpisode: "S4.E17"
2017At Home with Amy SedarisCalvin ShucklesEpisode: "Gift Giving"
2017-18The Chris Gethard Showvarious roles4 episodes
2019High MaintenanceMackEpisode: "Breathwork"
Chris Gethard PresentsSelf5 episodes
Alternatino with Arturo CastroIvan2 episodes
SunnysideTanner C.Episode: "Skirt-Skirt!"
2020-21ShrillBeau3 episodes
Joe Pera Talks with YouCarlos2 episodes
2021Santa Inc.various voices7 episodes
2022Search PartyVernon2 episodes
2022Killing ItMatt2 episodes
2022-presentThe BearChester12 episodes
2023I Think You Should Leave with Tim RobinsonGuy #1Episode: "Don't Just Say 'Relax', Actually Relax."
2024-25English TeacherRick18 episodes
2024After MidnightSelfContestant

References

  1. โ†‘ "Carmen Christopher as Rick | FX's English Teacher". FX. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
  2. 1 2 Roche, Barbara (2023-06-30). "The Bear: Complete list of dozens of cameos and guest appearances". Reel Chicago News. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
  3. โ†‘ Henderson, Owen (2023-10-19). ""The Bear's" Carmen Christopher brings stand-up to CU - IPM Newsroom". Retrieved 2025-10-23.
  4. โ†‘ Pandya, Hershal (2024-08-01). "Carmen Christopher Must Bring His Solo Show to Edinburgh". Vulture. Retrieved 2025-10-23.