BROADCHURCH viewers have been kept on the edge of their seats with the latest mystery on the hit ITV drama.
But many have also been left wondering who is Chris Mason, the actor who took on a new character in the show as it returned for series three.
The dashing blue-eyed chap has already notched up an impressive acting CV from Hollywood blockbusters to attitudes changing independent projects.
If you want to know more about the star, then look no further…
Who is Chris Mason? What’s his background?
Chris Mason is a British actor from Liverpool, England.
He was born on 14 February 1991 in Edge Hill and grew up in Broadgreen, Merseyside.
It has been reported that Chris never attended any acting school but he has managed forge an impressive career – and one of his favourite adages is “hard work will prevail.”
He now lives in Los Angeles as he continues to land acting roles.
Who does Chris Mason play in the third series of Broadchurch?
Chris Mason plays Leo Humphries in series three of Broadchurch.
His character was introduced in the second episode of the third series as David Tenant’s Detective Inspector Alec hardy and Olivia Colman’s Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller were interviewing residents of the local community after Julie Hesmondhalgh’s character Trish Winterman was brutally attacked.
Leo’s character is descried as “egotistical” and he runs a fishing supplies business – with some blue fishing twine having already been established as a clue in the attack on Tish…
What other TV shows has Chris Mason been in?
Chris Mason made his TV acting debut in 2011 in British legal drama Justice – which starred Robert Push as Judge Patrick Coburn – as a drug pusher named Peter.
He then starred in the BAFTA Award winning BBC Three supernatural drama The Fades (tragically cancelled after one series) as Steve McEwan – who was the boyfriend of Lily Loveless’s Anna Roberts.
He also starred in ITV’s period drama Lightfields in 2013, and a role in the ABC high fashion drama Model Woman starring Andi MacDowell (a pilot was ordered in January 2016 but as yet no air date has been set).
What movies has Chris Mason been in?
Chris has landed roles in major Hollywood blockbusters including the Harvey Weinstien funded 2014 supernatural high school drama Vampire Academy – which sadly enjoyed as much success as a vampire stepping outside to top up his tan (the film bombed at the box office).
In 2015 he starred opposite Tom Hardy in Kray Twins biopic Legend– Chris played The Krays’ cousin Ronnie Hart who ultimately gave evidence against the notorious Ronnie and Reggie Kray.
Chris landed his lead film role in 2016 with Brit Flick Between Two Worlds alongside Elliot “Example” Gleave and Lucien Laviscout.
What other productions has Chris Mason starred in?
In 2016, Chris also played the lead role in Wonderkid – a short film created to highlight and help combat homophobia in the world of football.
Chris’s character was a top scoring football player who transferred to a London Premier League club and struggles with his sexuality.
The short won praise from gay rights charity Stonewall and gay lifestyle magazine Attitude– and also had a screening on Sky Sports in November 2016.
Who is Chris Mason dating?
Chris Mason is engaged to skincare expert Spencer Locke.
The pair have been dating since 2015 and Chris popped the question in 2016.
They plan to wed in 2017 and frequently gush about each other on social media.
Does Chris Mason use Instagram?
Chris Mason does use Instagram and can be found sharing updates and photos from his life with the handle @chrismason_1.
Chris can also be found tweeting under the handle @ChrisMason_ where he highlights his TV and film work.