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Christopher Abbott is an American actor known for his work in film, television, and theater. He gained recognition for his roles in the HBO series “Girls” and the film “James White.”

Abbott’s career in film includes roles in “James White” (2015), where he played the titular character, “It Comes at Night” (2017), a psychological horror film, and “First Man” (2018), a biographical drama about astronaut Neil Armstrong, in which he played astronaut David Scott. His television work includes a significant role in the HBO series “Girls” (2012-2016), where he played Charlie Dattolo, a recurring character who was Hannah Horvath’s boyfriend. He also starred in the Hulu miniseries “Catch-22” (2019) as Captain John Yossarian, based on the novel by Joseph Heller.

Abbott has collaborated with several notable actors. In “James White,” he worked alongside Cynthia Nixon, who played his ailing mother. His role in “It Comes at Night” saw him sharing the screen with Joel Edgerton and Riley Keough. In “First Man,” he collaborated with Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy. His performance in “Girls” included significant interactions with Lena Dunham, who played the lead role, and Jemima Kirke, who portrayed Jessa Johansson. In “Catch-22,” Abbott worked closely with George Clooney, who also served as an executive producer on the series.