Christopher Jon Castile (born June 15, 1980) is an American professor and former actor. His well-known roles include Ted Newton in Beethoven and Beethoven's 2nd, the voice of Zachary Sellers and Nick Mulligan in Focus on the Family's Adventures in Odyssey, Mark Foster on the sitcom Step by Step, and the voice of Eugene Horowitz in Hey Arnold!.

Personal life

Following the cancellation of Step by Step, Castile retired from acting and went on to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in political science from California State University, Long Beach. He currently teaches political science at Biola University in La Mirada, California, and U.S. history at Downey High School.

Credits

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990My Two DadsEpisode: "To Thine Own Elf Be True"
1990Hurricane SamNeil GianelliTV movie
1990Empty NestLarryEpisode: "Barbara the Mom"
1990The Fanelli BoysTimmyEpisode: "Tarnished Angel"
1991Going PlacesSam Roberts3 episodes
1991The Family ManLowellEpisode: "Trading Places"
1991–1998Step by StepMark Foster160 episodes
1992BeethovenTed Newton
1992Empty NestBarryEpisode: "Final Analysis"
1993Beethoven's 2ndTed Newton
1995-2002Adventures in OdysseyZachery Sellars6 episodes
1995Are You Afraid of the Dark?Jason"The Tale of Prisoner's Past"
1996–1997Hey Arnold!Eugene Horowitz (voice)8 episodes

Awards and nominations

Young Artist Award

  • 1992: Nominated, "Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series" – Step by Step
  • 1992: Nominated, "Best Young Actor Starring in a Motion Picture" – Beethoven
  • 1993: Nominated, "Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series" – Step by Step (shared w/cast)
  • 1994: Nominated, "Best Performance by a Youth Ensemble in a Motion Picture" – Beethoven's 2nd (shared w/cast)
  • 1996: Nominated, "Best Performance by a Young Actor in a TV Comedy Series" – Step by Step

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