Chris Grace (actor)

Chris Grace
Born
Christopher Tung Shieh

(1973-05-15) May 15, 1973
Columbus, Mississippi, U.S.
EducationUniversity of North Carolina School of the Arts (BFA)
OccupationsActor, comedian
Years active2010–present
Known forSuperstore
Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson
Spouse
Eric Michaud
​
(m. 2017)​

Christopher Tung Shieh (born May 15, 1973), known professionally as Chris Grace, is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Jerry in the NBC sitcom Superstore and Christian Grey in the off-Broadway musical parody 50 Shades! The Musical, as well as his work with the comedy streaming service Dropout.[1][2][3][4]

Early life

Grace was born on May 15, 1973, in Columbus, Mississippi.[5] He grew up in Houston, Texas.[6] He began performing in junior high school and studied acting at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.[7][8]

Career

Grace is a member of Baby Wants Candy, a Chicago-based comedy ensemble.[9] At Baby Wants Candy, Grace was the lead actor for musical parody 50 Shades! The Musical, and co-wroteThrones! The Musical Parody[4][10].

Grace is also a regular performer in Magic to Do: Musical Improv, held at Upright Citizens Brigade Sunset.[11] He has been involved with the streaming service Dropout, with his standup comedy special Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson premiering there.[5] He performed on their improvisational game show Make Some Noise in 2024, and was on the second season of the panel show Smartypants in 2025.

Personal life

Grace is openly gay, and part of the bear community. He married Eric Michaud in 2017.[12][13]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2010 On The Road Ely Short film
2014 That Awkward Moment Deli Owner
2015 48 Hours 'Til Monday Chauncey TV movie
2016 Tim Heidecker: Work From Home Kitchen Man 1 Short
White House Fart General Short film
Still Single Timmy Hong
2017 The King of Dad Jokes Jeff Short film
2018 Office Uprising Beefed Up Ammotech Supervisor
You Are The Captain Courier Short film
The Bateman Lectures on Depression Gilbert Documentary
2020 Moneybag Head Dennis Short film/post-production
All the Bright Places Hudson

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Sweet Misery Chris
The Six Asian Dad Episode: "The Six Girls You'll See Back Home"
2011–2012 Fake Henrik Zetterberg Manny Root 5 episodes
2011–2012 PITv Party Goer 4 episodes
2012 Jest Originals Josh Lin Episode: "Jeremy Lin Picked Last in Pickup Game"
Tech Up Japanese Investor
2011–2012 CollegeHumor Originals Kim Jong-Il / Kim Jong-Un/ Business Man 1 5 episodes
2015 Adam Ruins Everything Busy Man Episode: "Adam Ruins Voting"
2016 Broad City Kenny episode: "Philadelphia"
Serious Music Dunker 2 episodes
This Is Us Paul 2 episodes
2017 Idiotsitter Professor Chang
The Thundermans Manu Episode: "Thunder in Paradise" (uncredited)
Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television Tom Episode: "Joel McHale Is: Ryan Hansen"
2017–2020 Superstore Jerry 14 episodes
2018 Sofia the First Scare-Acuda Voice role, Episode: "Return to Merroway Cove"
Experts Ted Shieh
2020 Stumptown Denny 3 Episodes
Pen15 Mr. Brown Episode 2: "Wrestling"
We're Not Together Dean Cappart
2021 Mr. Mayor Jesse 1 episode
Atypical Laird 3 episodes
2023 Um, Actually Himself Episode: "American Horror Story, KaBlam!, Squid Game"
Play It By Ear Himself 2 episodes
2023, 2025 Dirty Laundry Himself 2 episodes
2024 Make Some Noise Himself Episode: "Willy Wonka's Lawyer's Opening Statement"
2024 Dropout Presents Himself / Scarlett Johansson Episode: "Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson"; also producer
2025 The Residence Duane Ladage 7 episodes
Game Changer Big Tobacco Episode: "Outvoted"
Smartypants Himself Episode: "Puzzles, Siblings, Mysteries"
2026 Game Changer Shopkeeper Episode: "Night Shift"

Podcast

Year Title Role Notes
2021 Bad Vibes
Mission to Zyxx Shai'An
Operation Cordelia Jeff
2025 The Neighborhood Listen Mary

References

  1. ↑ D'Souza, Karen (July 24, 2013). "Review: A cheeky '50 Shades! The Musical'". East Bay Times. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  2. ↑ Stephan, Lee (March 12, 2014). "'50 Shades! The Musical: The Original Parody': EW review". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  3. ↑ Dziemianowicz, Joe (March 12, 2014). "'50 Shades! The Musical': Theater review". New York Daily News. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  4. 1 2 Greene, Morgan (June 21, 2016). "'Thrones! The Musical Parody' will play the Apollo". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson". August 23, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2025 – via Dropout.
  6. ↑ "Chris Grace". UCB Comedy. Archived from the original on January 13, 2020.
  7. ↑ Moses, Caro (May 17, 2019). "Chris Grace: Voldemort & The Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody". ThreeWeeks Edinburgh. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Chris Grace". Kennedy Center. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  9. ↑ Wilson, Lorraine (August 18, 2016). "Fringe Comedy reviews: Paul Merton's Impro Chums, Pleasance; Absolute Improv!, theSpace on Niddry St;Baby Wants Candy, Assembly George Square Studio". The Herald. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  10. ↑ "THRONES! THE MUSICAL PARODY extends fourth & final time". the hawk chicago. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Magic to do: Musical Improv at UCB Sunset". DoLA. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  12. ↑ Hernandez, John (June 2, 2023). "Chris Grace Opens up About Hollywood, Stand-Up, Bears and Pride". Bear World Magazine.
  13. ↑ "Get Your Act Together with Chris Grace". August 16, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2025 – via Dropout.
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