Biography & Career of Chris Brochu

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Biography & Career of Chris Brochu

Chris Brochu is an American actor and musician who gained attention for his portrayal of Ray Beech, the lead singer of Mudslide Crush, in Disney Channel’s Lemonade Mouth.

He further achieved wider recognition by playing Luke Parker, a witch from the Gemini Coven, in seasons five and six of The Vampire Diaries.

Known also for his roles in Soul Surfer, Shameless, and The Magicians, Brochu has built a diverse career across television and film, showcasing his songwriting talents.

Early Life and Education

Chris Brochu is now 36 years old. He was born on June 25, 1989, to Nita and Michael Brochu. The family, including his younger siblings Doug and Kaitlyn, moved frequently due to his father’s military background, living in Washington, D.C., Nashville, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Details about his formal education, including the schools he attended and his graduation years, are not publicly available.

Personal Life

Chris married photographer and artist Siouxzen Kang on April 20, 2019. The couple has no children. There is no public record of past relationships, divorces, or extramarital affairs. His private approach to family life keeps personal matters out of the spotlight.

Career

Brochu began acting in 2007 with guest roles in teen shows like Hannah Montana, Zoey 101, and Unfabulous. He appeared on The Mentalist, Melissa & Joey, Awake, NCIS: Los Angeles, CSI: NY, and Shameless, among others.

In 2011, he starred as Timmy Hamilton in Soul Surfer and as Ray Beech in Lemonade Mouth, contributing songs including “And the Crowd Goes”. He reached mainstream fame as Luke Parker in The Vampire Diaries (2014–2015).

Subsequent appearances include The Magicians, Dynasty, The Rookie, Station 19, The Big Cigar, and films Zero Contact and Peace. In addition to acting, he was the lead singer and songwriter for the band Fall Into Faith and released an EP titled “Life” in 2015.

Net Worth

Chris Brochu’s net worth is estimated to be between US$5 million and $6 million, earned through acting, songwriting, music sales, and potential investments.

Filmography

Pose Down (2007)

Solar Flare (2008)

Soul Surfer (2011)

Lemonade Mouth (2011)

Truth Be Told (2011 TV)

Dawn Patrol (2014)

Baja (2018)

Peace (2019)

Zero Contact (2021)

The Vampire Diaries (2014–2015)

Shameless (2016)

The Magicians (2019)

Dynasty (2019)

The Rookie (2020)

Station 19 (2023)

The Big Cigar (2024)

Discography

We Burnin’ Up (feat. Adam Hicks)

And the Crowd Goes (from Lemonade Mouth)

Don’t Ya Wish U Were Us? (from Lemonade Mouth)

Life (EP, 2015)