Chris McKenna

Christopher Leigh McKenna (born October 18, 1977) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in a number of television series.

Early life Chris was born in Queens, New York.

Career McKenna is known to daytime television audiences for his portrayal of Joey Buchanan on ABC's daytime soap opera One Life to Live from 1990 to 1993. McKenna is also known for playing the lead role in the 2003 film King of the Ants, a role which earned him critical acclaim.

On October 22, 2000, McKenna played Greg, a college jock who wants to join the Phi Iota Gamma fraternity in the television drama Touched by an Angel on CBS. In February 2025, it was announced he had joined the cast of General Hospital as Jack Brennan; he made his first appearance on February 4. In August of the following year, it was revealed McKenna would exit the role.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes Ref. 1991 The Boy Who Cried Bitch Ross 1997 In & Out Locker Room Guy Academy Boyz Brookfield Player 2000 Cement Highway Patrol Officer #1 2002 Wishcraft Shaun Castle Simon Westport Guest; Episode "The Final Frontier" 2014 The Exes Ed Stevens Guest; Episode "Bachelor Party" 2014–2015 State of Affairs Nick Vera Recurring The Young and the Restless Det. Mark Harding Recurring 2015 Criminal Minds Congressman Benjamin Troy Episode: "Rock Creek Park" 2016 The Bold and the Beautiful Dr. Hayden Guest; 1 episode (March 3, 2016) "NCIS New Orleans" Father's Day Guest; 1 episode (February 9, 2016)2017 Grimm Lt. Grossante 2 episodes Lucifer Ben Rivers Guest; Episode "Mr. & Mrs. Mazikeen Smith" SEAL Team Pete Green Episode "The Spinning Wheel" 2024 NCIS Eric Webb (Former NCIS Agent now CIA) Guest; Episode "Lifeline" 2025–2026 General Hospital Jack Brennan Contract Role

Video games Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2017 Hidden Agenda Sergeant Noah Riggs Voice 2022 Horizon: Forbidden West Fashav Voice