Christopher J. Hanke (actor)

Christopher J Hanke is a professional actor, comedy host, and celebrity auctioneer.  

While Hanke’s career has always been rooted in his on-stage performances – starring in four Broadway shows: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Rent, Cry-Baby, and In My Life – these days, he spends most of his time starring on your television. He played Devon on three seasons of Odd Mom Out (BRAVO); had a recurring role on the sitcom Kevin Can Wait (CBS); played Fabian in the last season of Devious Maids; was a series regular as Ryan Abbot on Three Rivers (CBS); had a recurring role as Stuart on HBO’s Big Love; and has guest starred on Nashville, Major Crimes, The Client List, Brothers & Sisters, and Younger.  

More recently, Hanke has enjoyed working on several shows with top notch casts: a miniseries for HBO, I Know This Much Is True, opposite Mark Ruffalo and Imogen Poots; and shooting two seasons simultaneously on two different networks – starring as Dr. Ashley Anderson on A Million Little Things for ABC and as Gregg on The Resident for FOX. He is grateful for the airline miles.

Aside from his many acting gigs, Hanke loves to host and entertain. With these skills in mind, it’s not surprising that two different people approached him years ago with the idea of hosting their gala and helping with the fundraising. He listened. Hanke is now the owner and founder of The Bidding Group, a thriving organization that provides expert fundraising and charity event consulting, with Hanke at the helm as an “engaging master-of-ceremonies and improv auctioneer.” This is a quote from his mother. The Bidding Group thinks of themselves as modern-day Robin Hoods – inspiring donors to share their wealth with organizations who do good deeds for those in need.

Hanke wants you to know he auditioned for the role of Robin Hood in his high school play but wasn’t cast. This is his comeback tour.